Nutrition 3

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Nutrition 3
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The New Food Pyramid
Click here for explanation and website for the
New Food Pyramid. Your teacher will summarize the
explanation for you.
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Food Labels

• Terms and Definitions
• Sample Food Label

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Fat Value
Listed next to total fat on food label as based
on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Protein Value
Number of protein grams in one serving of product.
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Carbohydrate Value
Listed next to total carbohydrate on food label
as based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Serving Size
Located at the very top of the label in at least
two forms of measurement.
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Calories
Calories listed are based on ONE serving of the
product. Labels also identify calories from fat.
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RDA
Recommended Daily Allowances of nutrients set by
the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the
USDA (US Department of Agriculture)
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"Healthy"
Food that is low in fat and saturated fat, and
contains limited amounts of cholesterol and
sodium (no more than 360mg/serving) OR Food that
has at least 10 of Vitamin A, C, iron, calcium,
protein, or fiber.
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"Lite" or "Light"
50 less than the comparable food in fat, sugars,
carbohydrates, etc.
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"Less"
Food containing 25 less of a nutrient or of
calories than the comparable food.
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"-Free"
Food containing no amount (or only a slight
amount-less than .5g/serving) of fat,
cholesterol, sodium, sugars, or calories.
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"Fresh"
Foods that are raw, unprocessed, no
preservatives, never frozen, or never heated.
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"Natural"
Food that is minimally processed with no
artificial or synthetic ingredients.
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"Enriched"
Foods that lost nutrients in processing, but then
added back.
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"Fortified"
Food that have added nutrients that are not
naturally present.
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Food Opening Dates

• System of dating foods for consumer safety. Look
  for the following terms
• Expiration Date
• Freshness Date
• Pack Date
• Sell Date

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Sample Food Label
Your teacher will explain components of the food
label.