People look at food labels for various types of reasons. But besides the fact, many consumers would like to know how to use this information more effectively and easily. The following label-building skills are intended to make it easier for you to use nutrition labels to make quick, informed food choices that pertain to a healthy diet.
First, when looking at the Nutrition Facts labels scope out the serving size and number of servings the product contains. Serving sizes are standardized to make it easier to compare similar foods; they are provided in familiar units, such as cups or pieces, followed by the metric amount, the number of grams.
The size of the serving on the product helps guide you to the number of calories and all the nutrient amounts listed on the top part of the label. Pay attention to the serving …show more content…
It is well known that sugar, when consumed in excess, is seriously harmful. As we all know, sugar is “empty” calories – it has no essential nutrients, but a large amount of energy.
People look for particular information, such as calories or fat content, on food labels, but don’t always interpret this information correctly. Or they may not know how to apply this information to themselves. People may read food labels but not understand them. People may read food labels but not care. They may read food labels, and use that information to make less healthy choices that they don’t understand can affect your health in the long run. That’s why more information, the better!
Finally, Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories or energy. Nutrients are substances needed for growth, metabolism, and for other body functions. Since “macro” means large, macronutrients are nutrients needed in large amounts. There are three macronutrients: Carbohydrate. Such as Antioxidants, nutrients (vitamins and minerals) as well as enzymes (proteins in your body that assist in chemical
First, when looking at the Nutrition Facts labels scope out the serving size and number of servings the product contains. Serving sizes are standardized to make it easier to compare similar foods; they are provided in familiar units, such as cups or pieces, followed by the metric amount, the number of grams.
The size of the serving on the product helps guide you to the number of calories and all the nutrient amounts listed on the top part of the label. Pay attention to the serving …show more content…
It is well known that sugar, when consumed in excess, is seriously harmful. As we all know, sugar is “empty” calories – it has no essential nutrients, but a large amount of energy.
People look for particular information, such as calories or fat content, on food labels, but don’t always interpret this information correctly. Or they may not know how to apply this information to themselves. People may read food labels but not understand them. People may read food labels but not care. They may read food labels, and use that information to make less healthy choices that they don’t understand can affect your health in the long run. That’s why more information, the better!
Finally, Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories or energy. Nutrients are substances needed for growth, metabolism, and for other body functions. Since “macro” means large, macronutrients are nutrients needed in large amounts. There are three macronutrients: Carbohydrate. Such as Antioxidants, nutrients (vitamins and minerals) as well as enzymes (proteins in your body that assist in chemical