Some companies try to deceive us with small serving sizes, unrealistic servings per container, and asterisks on the food label.

There IS a way to calculate calories from fat even when it is not listed on the label.

In many cases the longer the ingredient is, the less natural and/or good for you the food is.

“No sugar added” foods still may naturally contain sugar, not carbohydrate or calorie free.

"Sugar free" means it contains no sugar at all.

Food companies have to list the amount of fruit in an item when putting "made with real fruit" on the label.

How many calories are in the WHOLE Container?

What is the serving size? (Check ALL that apply)

Nutrition is the chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release this energy.

These provide energy, help reduce hunger, improves alertness, and helps you concentrate better in school and improves memory.

Whole Grain is when the grain in foods has not been processed or refined.

The process by which the body takes in and uses the nutrients from food is called nutrition.

The amount of energy released when nutrients are burned is measured in ______.

Foods that have high amounts of nutrients but have few calories are called nutrient dense foods.

Foods high in calories, but with few nutrients are called _____.

Eating the correct amount of foods from all the food groups in order to lead a healthy life is referred to as healthy eating.

Healthy eating can improve your ____ & _____ health.

A unhealthy condition in which the body loses too much water and it is not replaced is called _______.

There are 4 main nutrients.

_______ are a major source of energy for the body that can be used quickly.

What is the complex carbohydrate that our bodies cannot digest called?

_______ build and maintain all the bodies cells and tissues.

There are 3 types of fats and they are ALL bad for you.

________ provides a protective cushion and insulation around vital organs, provides a reserve storage for energy, and building blocks of hormones.