The Nutrition Label

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““How good is this food for How good is this food for me?”me?”

The nutrition label tells us many things we

should know about the food we are eating…

For example

•Calories

•Fat

•Salts

•Sugars

•Fiber

•Protein

•Vitamins & Minerals

Let’s look at how it breaks down

Good old Mac & Cheese

The serving size tells you how much was measured for the values given on the label.

Calories = heat

Your body needs enough calories from food to keep up basic functions and give you energy to be active.

Too many calories leads to weight gain.

•Limit the fats

•Fat is necessary for good health

•Too much fat clogs your arteries and can lead to weight problems.

•Too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure.

Fiber keeps things moving through your digestive system.

Protein, vitamins and minerals are necessary for good health.

This area helps you know just how many grams of each item you should try to eat.

Based on your caloric need

You may need fewer than the 2000 calories listed.

The ingredients list

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