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Reading Labels

Reading Labels. How to determine which snack is best for you. The Nutrition Facts Label. Contains product specific information Based on a 2,000 calorie diet Helps you to compare one snack to the next. Label Example. Where to Start.

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Reading Labels

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  1. Reading Labels How to determine which snack is best for you

  2. The Nutrition Facts Label • Contains product specific information • Based on a 2,000 calorie diet • Helps you to compare one snack to the next

  3. Label Example

  4. Where to Start • First determine serving size and number of servings per package

  5. Calories and Calories from Fat • Tells how much energy is in food • Remember that the number of servings you eat determines the number of calories you actually eat!

  6. General Guide to Calories • 40 Calories is low • 100 Calories is moderate • 400 Calories or more is high • Too many calories per day results in gaining weight

  7. Nutrients • Limit specific nutrient intake • Saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium • To much of these can put you at risk for certain chronic diseases like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer

  8. Nutrients • Eating enough of fiber, vitamins, calcium and Iron can reduce the risk of some diseases and conditions. • Calcium helps to reduce the risk of Osteoporosis, Fiber helps healthy bowel function, Diets high in fruit and veggies help to reduce risk of heart disease.

  9. Understanding the footnote • Helps you to make your snack decision

  10. Comparing Labels

  11. Comparing Labels

  12. Compare your own labels

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