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Food Label LingoUnderstanding Food Labels Food Label Lingo Come and learn how to identify and understand the different parts of a food label. The resources and actionable tips g

ained will help you speak food label lingoand empoweryou to make nutritious decisions that will lead to lifelong healthy eating habits. Goals for today!I canidentifywhat a food

label isI can identifythe parts/components of a food labelunderstandall the parts/components of the food labelI can identify, explainand demonstratehow I would use food labels a

t home and in everyday food situations. Eating Nutritious: Choose My Plate Eat Incorporate all food groups in your diet Did you?Read a food label already today?Eat something

today with a food label on it?How is it to determine a serving size? Food Label IcebreakerUsing the food product on he tableFirst glance is this a “healthy”choice for

a snack?Measure out how much you normally would eatGuess what the serving size would be Nutritious Value of PopcornServing Size: 1 cup popped 20 calories0g fat (in popped)28g ca

rbohydrates5g of dietary fiber4g of proteinWhat do we add to popcorn that makes this a less nutritious snack? What is a food label?It is a resource found on packaged foods contai

ning nutritional facts about the food itemNot all food items have food labelsDo we know some examples? How do I read a food label?Identify each part of the food labelUnderstand e

ach of the parts What do they mean?What are the numbers?How does this label fit within my everyday nutritious eating? Let’s Take a Look Parts of a Food Label What does each

part mean?Serving SizeHelps with portion controlAmount of caloriesKeeping track of calories will help you manage your weightThe amount of calories you eat should balance how many

calories you are using What does each part mean?Limit these nutrientsWe often eat too much of these nutrients. Limit the amount. Stay below the Daily Value listed on bottom of

labelGet enough of these nutrientsWe often don’t consume enough of these nutrients. Be sure to include them in your daily dietPercent (%) daily value:This percent will tel

l you how much it will contribute to your TOTALdaily dietQuick Guide 5% of DV or less is low and 20% or more is high Ingredientson the Food LabelIdentify if the food is nutritiou

sLook for Nutritious foods listed firstExamples: Whole Wheat Flour, tomatoes, corn, beef, chickenTry to limit the amount of additives and preservatives No additives or preserva

tives listed first Examples: Salt, sugar, MSG, artificial colors How can I use in everyday food situations?Portion controlFollow serving sizes listed and only eat that amountE

xample: ½ cup cereal. Measure out ½ cup instead of pouring a “bowl full”Total calorie intakeHow many calories are you eating each day?IngredientsIdentifying the bet

ter “nutrition” optionAt store compare the two productsCompare nutrition values and ingredients What can the food label do for youAssists with overall control of portio

n sizesAssists with receiving all the food groups and receiving adequate nutrientsIdentify quality nutritious productsChildrenRole model “positive” eating habitsCombat

obesity Ages 913 is when they start making food decisions Nutritious Meals“When Packing a Lunch”“Shaking Down Sodium”“When Choosing Snacks”Handouts

are phrased for “kids”Information is valuablefor adults What do the dates mean on foods?Best Buy DatesLose quality over timeThe food is at its best before the dateExpi

rationDatesFood loses quality Change in appearance and textureExamples: Dairy products and meat products Food Safety of ProductsFood labels are on all “packaged” produ

ctsLook for DentsOpen packagingCurrent Dates SpeakingFood Label LingoLabels are one resource to help you Choose and eat more nutritious foodsControl your portion controlRemember

parts when In grocery storeAt home Out to eat Check out www.fda.gov/nutritioneducation For more information on Food Labels Resources for parentsand kids Questions? Extension Fa

mily Living To find out more information about Family Living www.facebook.com/UWExtensionFamilyLiving http://flp.ces.uwex.edu/ University of Wisconsin, U. S. Department of

Agriculture and Wisconsin counties cooperating. An EEOAffirmative Action employer, the University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programm

ing including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements. Food Label Lingo materials developed by Sarah Siegel, Family Living Educator, Wood County UWExtension ,