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Go to Figuring Out Food Labels
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Kid's Health: Food Labels
1. What is meant by, “Serving Size”?
2. Are they all the same for similar products?
3. Explain the term, “Servings per Container”.
4. Explain the term, “Calories”.
5. What is meant by, “Calories From Fat”?
6. What other nutrients provide calories?
7. Why are we concerned about the calories coming from fat?
8. Explain the term, “% Daily Value”.
9. Explain the term, “Total Fat”.
10. Why are Cholesterol and Sodium specifically mentioned on products?
11. What are “Total Carbohydrates” used for in our diets?
12. What is “Protein” used for in our diets?
13. What are the labeling rules about Vitamins A & C?
14. Can other vitamins be listed?
15. What are the labeling rules about Calcium and Iron?
16. Can other minerals be listed?
17. Look at the “Calories per Gram” section. Why are these reference numbers listed on a label if they don’t ever change from food to food?