Tarea 15-19 de Abril 2013, Reading nutrition fact labels

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Reading Food Labels

Look for the “Nutrition Facts” label on packaged foods. Reading labels is a big step toward eating healthier. The tips below help you know what to look for.

1. Serving SizeRead this closely. This is how to measure 1 serving of the food in the package. If you eat more than 1 serving, you get more of everything on the label—including fat, cholesterol, and calories.
2. Total FatThis tells you how many grams (g) of fat are in 1 serving. Fat is high in calories. A healthy goal is to have less than 25% of your daily calories come from fat.
3. Saturated FatThis tells you how much saturated fat is in 1 serving. Saturated fat raises your cholesterol the most. Look for foods that have little or no saturated fat.
4. Trans FatThis tells you how much trans fat is in 1 serving. Even a small amount of trans fat can harm your health. Choose foods that have no trans fat.
5. CholesterolThis tells you how much cholesterol is in 1 serving. Try to eat less than 300 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol a day.
6. Calories from FatThis number tells you how many calories from fat are in 1 serving (there are 9 calories per gram of fat). Look for foods with few calories from fat.
7. % Daily ValueThe higher the number, the more 1 serving has of that nutrient. Look for foods that have low numbers for total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
8. SodiumThis tells you how much sodium (salt) is in 1 serving. Choose foods with low numbers for sodium.
9. Dietary FiberThis number tells you how much fiber is in 1 serving. Foods that are high in fiber can help you feel full. They can also be good for your heart and digestion. Try to get about 25 grams a day.