Navigating Food Labels

What problem might a person have if eating more than 10% DV of added sugars?

People found to be low in Vit D and/or Potassium are at a ...

[This is why the new food label is required to list these items. We need to make sure we are getting enough in our diets.]

• higher risk of chronic diseases

• higher rate of obesity

• higher rate of all cancer types

The new food labels "serving size" is based on

• How much you SHOULD eat

• How much a typical serving is for a "normal" person

Click on all the items we want LESS of in our diets

• sodium or salt

• added sugars

• saturated fat

• vitamin D

There isn't a DV listed for

• protein (Go crazy and eat all you want!)

• protein (eat a moderate amount and keep it lean protein)

• Included sugars (they don't want to confuse you)

Ingredient lists on food labels are listed in what order?

• Most (heaviest) to Least

• Least to Most

• Good for you to Bad

• The new label does not require an ingredient list.

What is the formula for figuring out teaspoons of sugar from the grams that are listed on the food labels?

Most Americans are getting enough fiber in their diets.

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