Reading Nutrition Labels
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Objective
I can compare two nutrition labels to determine which food is a healthier option.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
What does the "serving size" on a nutrition label tell you? Why is it important to pay attention to this information when comparing two similar foods?
Food A has 200 calories per serving, and Food B has 350 calories per serving. If you are trying to manage your calorie intake, which food would be the better choice, assuming the serving sizes are similar and you eat only one serving? Explain your reasoning.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Food A has 200 calories and 5% DV of saturated fat per serving. Food B has 300 calories and 15% DV of saturated fat per serving. If you are trying to limit your saturated fat intake and calorie intake, which food is the healthier choice? Explain your reasoning. Food C has 10% DV of fiber and 30% DV of sugar per serving. Food D has 25% DV of fiber and 10% DV of sugar per serving. If you are trying to increase your fiber intake and limit your sugar intake, which food is the healthier choice? Explain your reasoning.”
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