Information on Nutrition Label:
What does the FDA Require to be on a Nutrition Facts Label?
*Serving size & servings per container.
*Total Calories.
*% daily Value
*Total fat, sodium, carbohydrates, and protein.
*Vitamin A, C, iron and calcium.
Essential Nutrient: Substance that must be obtained from the diet because the body cannot make it in
sufficient quantity to meet its needs.
4 Types of Fat:
Good Fat: Polyunsaturated Fat & Monounsaturated fat
Bad Fat: Saturated fat & Trans Fat
Functions of Unsaturated Fats:
Improve Cholesterol levels
Optimize Brain and heart function
Reduce inflammation
Saturated fats are normally found in: Dark Meat
Health Risks associated with Saturated Fats:
High Blood-level cholesterol
Cardiovascular disease
Trans fat is also known as industrial or synthetic fats.
Why is Trans Fat used?
Inexpensive
Easy to cook with
Less likely to spoil
Simple Carbohydrates are sugars. They move fast through the digestive system.
Complex carbohydrates are slow.
Protein is important for the growth and maintenance of our body’s cells.