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What’s on the Label?

What’s on the Label?. Lance McCullough. www.FitnessResults.Com (909) 608-1780. Reading Labels. Fiber One 80 Calorie Cereal. Nutritional Facts. Understanding the Label . Nutritional labels are based off of a 2,000 calorie diet. The label does the math for you based on your “Daily Values” .

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What’s on the Label?

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  1. What’s on the Label? Lance McCullough www.FitnessResults.Com (909) 608-1780

  2. Reading Labels

  3. Fiber One 80 Calorie Cereal

  4. Nutritional Facts

  5. Understanding the Label • Nutritional labels are based off of a 2,000 calorie diet. • The label does the math for you based on your “Daily Values”

  6. Serving Size Look at… - Actual serving size - How many servings per container - How many servings you might eat

  7. Calories and Calories from Fat

  8. Calories • How much energy you get from the food • The number of servings you consume determines the number of calories you actually eat. • Calories are normally based off of 2,000 a day • Low: 40 Calories • Moderate: 100 Calories • High: 400 Calories

  9. Fat • Total Fat • Saturated Fat • Trans Fat • Polyunsaturated Fat • Monounsaturated Fat • These fats are GOOD

  10. Fat Facts • Look for the “Fat” contents at the top of your label • Experts recommend that you keep your intake of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol as low as possible.

  11. Cholesterol

  12. Cholesterol • Low Cholesterol: Levels should be between 180-199 • Reduces the risk of heart disease • It is important to watch your cholesterol and sodium intake. • Some medications lower cholesterol, but it’s best to monitor it with a healthy diet.

  13. Sodium

  14. Sodium • May increase your risk of chronic diseases, some cancers, or high blood pressure. • Common sodium is table salt

  15. Potasium

  16. Potassium • Essential for proper functioning of kidneys, heart, muscles, nerves, and digestive system.

  17. Carbohydrates • Dietary Fibers • Soluble Fiber • Sugars • Other Carbohydrates

  18. Carbohydrates • Best source of carbs are from wheat, vegetables, fruit, and beans

  19. Protein

  20. Protein • Current scientific evidence indicates that protein intake is not a public health concern for adults and children over the age of 4 years old. A %DV is required to be listed if a claim is made for protein, such as "high in protein". Otherwise, unless the food is meant for use by infants and children under 4 years old, none is needed.

  21. Vitamins • Vitamin A • Vitamin C • Calcium • Iron • Vitamin D

  22. Vitamins • Most Americans don’t receive enough vitamins. • Vitamins will help improve your health and reduce the risk of disease.

  23. Ingredients

  24. Important to remember… • Ingredients are listed in descending order of weight (from most to least)

  25. Food Pyramid

  26. The Eat Well Plate

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