Food Labels

Nutrition Label Notes Page

Introduction to Nutrition Labels

• Decoding Nutrition Labels:

  • Importance of understanding nutrition labels: ____________________________________________________

Key Components of Nutrition Labels

1. Serving Size:

   • Why is serving size crucial? ______________________________________________________________

   • What to do if consuming more than the listed serving size? ____________________________________________________

2. Calories:

   • What do calories indicate? ____________________________________________________________

   • Why does the quality of calories matter? __________________________________________________

3. Limiting Nutrients:

   • List nutrients to watch: _______________________________________________________________

   • Aim for less than ___% daily value of saturated fats and added sugars.

4. Beneficial Nutrients:

   • Foods to prioritize: ______________________________________________________________

   • A good source of fiber is at least ___ grams per serving.

5. Percent Daily Value:

   • What does Percent Daily Value reflect? ___________________________________________________________

   • Define low and high percent daily values (DV):

     • Low: ___% DV or less; High: ___% DV or more.

6. Ingredients List:

   • How are ingredients listed? ______________________________________________________________

   • What should you be wary of? _________________________________________________________

7. Whole Natural Ingredients:

   • Best practices for choosing ingredients: ______________________________________________________

Making Healthier Choices

• Key focus areas for stable and healthier eating: ______________________________________________________

Portion Control Tips

• List some portion control tips:

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Visual Portion Guide

• Examples of serving sizes for:

  • Grains: ___________________________________________________

  • Proteins: ___________________________________________________

  • Fruits and Vegetables: ___________________________________________________

  • Dairy and Fats: ___________________________________________________

Summary of Tips

• Summarize the key tips from the sections:

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Reflection

• What is one thing you will change about your eating habits based on what you've learned?

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Additional Notes

• Any other comments or notes you would like to add:

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