Foods And Nutrition - Nutrition And Such Flashcards
Calories =
Amount of energy in food
On a nutritions label, always look at… first
Serving size
Calories from fat =
How many of the original amount are from fat
Number of calories that are considered low, moderate, and high? (3)
Low- 40 cal
Moderate - 100 cal
High - 400+ cal
Total fat
of fat grams contained in 1 serving
Cholesterol and sodium are usually measured in…
Milligrams (mg)
Total carbohydrates
Broken down into grams of sugar and dietary fibers
What percent of dietary fiber is considered to be low on a nutrition label?
5% or less
Footnote on nutrition labels
Tells you what you want less of or what an adequate range is for each item
Vitamins and minerals are given as… on nutrition labels
A daily value %
Recommended serving for grains
1 oz
Recommended servings for vegetables
1/2 cup
Recommended serving for fruits
1 cup
Recommended serving size for dairy
1 cup
Recommended serving size for protein
1 ounce