Name:
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Date:
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FST Notes: Reading Food Label
A. Name the Candy Bar Name the fruit or vegetable
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B. Tips for Healthy Snacking
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C. Healthy vs. Not Healthy
We can determine if a snack is a healthy choice or not by reading the food label.
1. How many servings are there per container?
2. How many grams of total fat are there per serving?
3. How many grams of fat would you eat if you ate the entire box?
_______ X ________ = ________ total grams of fat
4. What is the % Daily Value for Total Fat?
___%
5. Is the % Daily Value for fat close to 20%?
Yes or No

C. Important Info to Remember:
1. Serving Size: ________________________________________________
2. Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium should be
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of the Daily Value.
3. Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, and Dietary Fiber should be
_______________ of Daily Value and would be considered
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D. Five Finger Rule: Label Ease
*Raise a finger for each that apply- 10% or more of
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* Lower a finger for each that apply- 10% or more __________________, serving
_________ calories or more per
*If any fingers remain up, the food is a NUTRITIOUS choice!