ESL Podcast 423 – Reading Food Labels Flashcards
the written information on a bottle or box of food that tells one the
nutritional value of that food
I never read …… until I started going out with Wendy. She’s studying to
be a nutritionist. When we go grocery shopping, she reads every label.
- According to this food label, one slice of bread has 130 calories.
a person whose job is to help people eat better so that they get the
nutrition they need, often so that they can lose or gain weight or lower their
cholesterol or blood pressure
I never read food labels until I started going out with Wendy. She’s studying to
be a ……. When we go grocery shopping, she reads every label.
- Each week, Maranda meets with a nutritionist who is helping her lose weight by
changing what she eats
the amount of a particular food that should be eaten by one
person at one time
Wendy: You’re not buying that, are you?
Ichirou: Well, I was thinking about it. Why?
Wendy: Each ….. has 30 grams of fat, and 10 of those are trans fat.
The sodium level is through the roof, and it’s full of carbohydrates. Do you really
want to put that in your body?
- The serving size for this ice cream is just ! cup, but I usually eat much more
than that.
a unit of measurement for weight; 0.03527 ounces
Wendy: You’re not buying that, are you?
Ichirou: Well, I was thinking about it. Why?
Wendy: Each serving size has 30 ….of fat, and 10 of those are trans fat.
The sodium level is through the roof, and it’s full of carbohydrates. Do you really
want to put that in your body?
How many grams of salt will I need to bake that bread?
the oily part of foods; the greasy part of animal bodies
Wendy: You’re not buying that, are you?
Ichirou: Well, I was thinking about it. Why?
Wendy: Each serving size has 30 grams of….., and 10 of those are trans fat.
The sodium level is through the roof, and it’s full of carbohydrates. Do you really
want to put that in your body?
- Whole milk has much more fat than skim milk does.
the most unhealthy kind of fat that a person can eat because it
increases one’s cholesterol
Wendy: You’re not buying that, are you?
Ichirou: Well, I was thinking about it. Why?
Wendy: Each serving size has 30 grams of fat, and 10 of those are…… fat.
The sodium level is through the roof, and it’s full of carbohydrates. Do you really
want to put that in your body?
- Many food companies are trying to lower the amount of trans fat in their
products.
salt; the chemical element Na
Wendy: You’re not buying that, are you?
Ichirou: Well, I was thinking about it. Why?
Wendy: Each serving size has 30 grams of fat, and 10 of those are trans fat.
The ….. level is through the roof, and it’s full of carbohydrates. Do you really
want to put that in your body?
- Having too much sodium in our diet can increase our blood pressure.
very high; with a very large number; extreme
Wendy: You’re not buying that, are you?
Ichirou: Well, I was thinking about it. Why?
Wendy: Each serving size has 30 grams of fat, and 10 of those are trans fat.
The sodium level is ….., and it’s full of carbohydrates. Do you really
want to put that in your body?
- The price of corn went through the roof when many corn farms were damaged
by the bad weather.
the sugary part of foods that is used by the body to make energy
Wendy: You’re not buying that, are you?
Ichirou: Well, I was thinking about it. Why?
Wendy: Each serving size has 30 grams of fat, and 10 of those are trans fat.
The sodium level is through the roof, and it’s full of …… Do you really
want to put that in your body?
- Try to eat more good carbohydrates, like the ones found in whole-wheat bread
and pasta, and less of the bad carbohydrates, like the ones found in soda and
candy.
with only a small amount of fat
Wendy: You’re not buying that, are you?
Ichirou: Well, I was thinking about it. Why?
Wendy: Each serving size has 30 grams of fat, and 10 of those are trans fat.
The sodium level is through the roof, and it’s full of carbohydrates. Do you really
want to put that in your body?
Ichirou: Um, I guess not.
Wendy: What are these cookies doing in the basket?
Ichirou: Those are my favorite. I always get them. I got the l….. kind, see?
* Do you buy regular yogurt or low-fat yogurt?
a measurement of the amount of energy in food
Wendy: What are these cookies doing in the basket?
Ichirou: Those are my favorite. I always get them. I got the low-fat kind, see?
Wendy: Even so, they’re full of …… They may be reduced fat, but they’re
not low fat. You don’t eat this kind of cereal do you?
An apple has about 100 calories.
with less fat than usual; with less fat than the regular variety of a
food product
Wendy: What are these cookies doing in the basket?
Ichirou: Those are my favorite. I always get them. I got the low-fat kind, see?
Wendy: Even so, they’re full of calories. They may be …., but they’re
not low fat. You don’t eat this kind of cereal do you?
- Do you make these crackers in a reduced-fat version?
a food that is normally eaten for breakfast, with small, dry pieces made
from grains that are put in a bowl with milk and eaten with a spoon
Wendy: What are these cookies doing in the basket?
Ichirou: Those are my favorite. I always get them. I got the low-fat kind, see?
Wendy: Even so, they’re full of calories. They may be reduced fat, but they’re
not low fat. You don’t eat this kind of …..l do you?
Do you want to put some raisins or bananas on top of your cereal?
the percentage of the recommended amount of something
that people are supposed to eat every day that is provided by a particular food
Wendy: What are these cookies doing in the basket?
Ichirou: Those are my favorite. I always get them. I got the low-fat kind, see?
Wendy: Even so, they’re full of calories. They may be reduced fat, but they’re
not low fat. You don’t eat this kind of cereal do you?
Ichirou: Yeah, I do.
Wendy: Look at the …… You get nearly no nutrients and no
dietary fiber, and it’s full of sugar
- This bread has a percent daily value of 20% for Vitamin A.
vitamins, minerals, and other parts of food that one needs to eat to be
healthy and strong
Wendy: What are these cookies doing in the basket?
Ichirou: Those are my favorite. I always get them. I got the low-fat kind, see?
Wendy: Even so, they’re full of calories. They may be reduced fat, but they’re
not low fat. You don’t eat this kind of cereal do you?
Ichirou: Yeah, I do.
Wendy: Look at the …… You get nearly no ….. and no
dietary fiber, and it’s full of sugar
Fresh fruits and vegetables have a lot of nutrients.
