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Reading Food Labels

Review Main source of energy for the body: Carbohydrates Maintains hair, skin, muscles: Protein Keep body’s tissue healthy and systems working properly: Vitamins

Review Adds to the strength of our bones: Minerals Keeps normal body temperature: Water Protects internal organs from injury: Fat

Stand up if you . . . Have ever read a food label? Read food labels on a regular basis? Actually use the food label to make decisions about what you eat?

Reading the Label Current model but will be changing...Read more HERE! Serving Size Calories Fat content Sodium: Less than 2300 mg for adults Fiber Sugar Vitamins Minerals

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Percentage Daily Value Based on the recommended nutrient intakes based on caloric needs. RDA: Recommended Dietary Allowance Usually based on 2000 calorie diet Expressed as a % of RDA (need 100% per 24 hour period)

Check the Ingredient List Ingredients are usually listed in the order of the largest weight to smallest Check for additives & preservatives What is this product?

COMPARE LABELS!

Raider-ize your snack…

Energy Drinks Energy drink dangers Be careful even when reading nutrition facts Make INFORMED decisions Energy drink dangers Today Show Energy Drink Clip Nutrition and Health Info Sheet- Energy Drinks

Overall… Use the label for your benefit AND Maintain variety in your diet Never allow your diet to be made up of only a few foods or you will lose out on key nutrients for your body.