Transcript Nutrition Chapter 18 – Healthy eating and Active Living

Nutrition
Chapter 19
Nutrition Labels & Healthy Eating
Fast Food Web Hunt
Assignment
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Food can often look better, even healthier on
a commercial or poster. This clip shows what
food companies actually do to have food look
more appealing.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTelTe0cie
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First, Read the Label
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Canadian government regulations make
nutrition labeling mandatory on most food
packaging
Nutrition Facts table:
Standard format on every product
 Lists all main (core) nutrients in the same
order
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Label may also contain a list of the
ingredients and/or health-related claims
What Is On The Label?
The Nutrition Facts Table:
- lists the total calories along with 13 core nutrients
- most nutrients are shown in grams or milligrams
- vitamins and minerals are expressed only as a percentage
of the Daily Value
- energy value is provided in calories
% Daily Value:
- tells you how much, or how little, of a nutrient is
contained in a particular food item in relation to what
should be taken in on a daily basis, based on a 2000Calorie diet
The Footnote
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Usually placed on larger food items
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Recommends upper daily limits for total fat sat fat,
cholesterol, sodium total carbs and dietary fiber.
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These footnotes are used to calculate % DV
Understanding the Label
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If you ate the entire can, how
much sodium would you
consume?
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How many servings of soup
would it take to consume 120
calories?
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How many servings of soup
would I need to consume 20%
of my daily requirement of
fiber?
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How many grams of total carbs
would be consumed if you ate
15% of your DV?
What Exactly Is % Daily Value?
Nutrient Content Claims
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Free: contains a nutritionally insignificant amount
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Low: contains a very small amount
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Reduced: contains at least 25 percent less of
a specified nutrient when compared with a
similar product
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Source: contains a significant amount
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Light: products are reduced in fat or reduced
in calories
Diet And Health Claims
Manufacturers can highlight a relationship between diet
and certain health conditions:
 A healthy diet low in sodium and high in potassium may
reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
 A healthy diet adequate in calcium and vitamin D may
reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
 A healthy diet low in saturated and trans fat may reduce
the risk of heart disease.
A Guide to Action
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Canada’s Food Guide Recommends:
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Choose lower fats foods more often
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Choose whole grain and enriched grain products more often
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Choose dark green and orange vegetables more often
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Choose lower fat milk products more often
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Choose leaner meats and fish more often
Break The Fast
Starting The Day Right
When you eat breakfast, you literally “Break the fast,” and
most experts agree that it is the most important meal
of the day.
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Getting in the mood
 our brains are fueled by glucose, which comes from
carbohydrate-rich foods (cereal, toast, fruit, and
dairy products)
 our brain needs them in order to function optimally
 “breakfast skippers” are more likely to feel
lethargic, tired, moody, irritable, have difficulty
concentrating – and in no mood for physical activity
or learning.
 Studies show that high-school students who have
breakfast do better academically, are more alert,
perform better physically, and are generally in a
better mood than those who don’t.