Nutrition Part 26th Grade

Nutrition Raphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv-

ZaoSZbfc

VocabularyNutrition Food Label – a label found on the

outside packages of food that states how many servings are in the container, how many calories are in each serving, and the amount of nutrients in each serving.

Serving Size – is a standard amount of food that allows different foods to be compared with one another.

Label LogicFood labels tell you a lot about food. They do

not suggest what food to eat – that is your own decision. But using food labels can help you make choices about the food you eat.

What’s the point?Nutrition facts labels provide nutrition

information in an easy-to-read format, but the label can be overwhelming with its abundance of information. Do not try to use all the information at once.

Label Logic ContinuedInstead, choose a target area (example: total

fat) and make a choice based on that information. The nutrition fact label is meant to serve as a guide in order to help you make healthier food choices.

Food Label

Food Label WorksheetComplete the food label worksheet using the

information in the food labels.

Understanding Food Labelshttp://www.gcflearnfree.org/everydaylife/

foodlabels/play

Vocabulary ContinuedPortion – is the amount of food a person

wants to eat. What you need and what you want can be very different things.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans – a set of tips that help you practice good nutrition and form a healthy lifestyle.