THE NUTRITION LABEL
Easy Ways to Use the Label
For Healthy Eating
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Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label for Healthy Eating, Lecture notes of Nutrition
Guidelines on how to use the Nutrition Facts Label effectively for healthy eating. It covers checking ingredients, serving sizes, and nutrient limits. It also includes a practice exercise for analyzing food labels.
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THE NUTRITION LABEL
Easy Ways to Use the Label
For Healthy Eating
The Nutrition Facts Label
What are some things you should
look out for on the ingredient list?
- Can you pronounce it? (Can a third grader pronounce it?)
- Do you have the ingredients to make it on your own?
- How many ingredients are there (too many usually means
not good for you)?
- Is sugar in the top three ingredients (or another name for
sugar)?
- Does it have added sugar (limit added sugar)?
- Can you picture the ingredients in nature?
Check the
Serving Size.
Is your serving size small or large? How many servings are in the container?
Check the
Calories.
General Guide to Calories
400 Calories is high 100 Calories is moderate 40 Calories is low (Based on a 2,000-calorie diet.)
Limit These Nutrients
The goal is to stay BELOW 100% of the DV for each of these nutrients per day.
Get enough of
these
Nutrients
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Fiber
% of Daily
Value
The Percent Daily Value
The % DV is based on 100% of the daily value for each nutrient.
The % DV Does the Math for You
Look here for highs and lows!
Quick Guide to % DV
5% DV or less is Low
Limit these
Nutrients
Get Enough
of these
Nutrients
20% DV or more is High
Daily Value
The Footnote
Purpose: Gives upper or lower limits per day. Based on calories