Reading Nutrition Labels Flashcards

Grade 3 · Health · Flashcards

Review key terms and concepts for understanding nutrition labels on packaged foods.

Flashcards

Nutrition Label: A panel on packaged food that lists serving size, calories, and nutrients to help you make healthy choices.
Serving Size: The specific amount of food all the nutrition facts on the label are based on.
Servings Per Container: The total number of servings in the entire package.
Calories: A measure of the energy your body gets from eating food.
Total Fat: The total amount of all types of fat in one serving of food.
Saturated Fat: An unhealthy type of fat found in butter, cheese, and fatty meats; best eaten in small amounts.
Sodium: The name for salt in food; eating too much can raise blood pressure over time.
Total Carbohydrates: Sugars, fiber, and starches combined; carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy.
Dietary Fiber: A part of carbohydrates that helps digestion and keeps you feeling full; found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Added Sugars: Sugars added to food during manufacturing, not naturally found in the ingredient itself.
Protein: A nutrient that helps build muscles, repair tissues, and keep your immune system strong.
% Daily Value (% DV): A percentage showing how much of a nutrient one serving contributes to a full day's recommended amount.
Low % DV: 5% or less — means one serving has a small amount of that nutrient.
High % DV: 20% or more — means one serving has a large amount of that nutrient.