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nutrition info
You know on every food there's this nutrition info on the back or side like fat, sugar calories, etc?
Can someone tell me what each thing in that list is, what it does to your body, and if I'm supposed to have a a large amount with that or small number of it? (Get a box of something so you'll know every word that it'll list)
thank you so much for the trouble!
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Okie Dokie, Here's a list:
1)Calories-How much energy a food gives your body (Not a lot of them)
2)Calories from fat- How much fat comes from the calories (No more than 30% a day)
3)Total Fat- How much fat (3grams for every 100 calories from fat)
4)Saturated Fat-clogs arteries(little to none)
5)Trans Fat-clogs arteries (keep low as possible)
6)Cholesterol-increases risk for heart disease(a little is okay, a lot is BAD)
7)Sodium-small amounts keep proper body fluid balance, a lot gives you high blood pressure and creates water retention (once again, a lot is bad, but a little is good)
8)Carbs-Get it froms fruits/veggies/whole-grain bread, NOT fatty crackers(Most of food intake should come from this, make sure its healthy though)
9)Sugars-Dont offer nutrients(Stay away from large amounts)
10)Fiber-keeps digestive system healthy,reduces cholesterol,keeps you full with no calories (Good!have at least 3grams per serving)
11)Protein-provides muscle and gives energy(Have a Lot)
In summary, Fats,Sodium and sugars-BAD
Healthy carbs,fiber and protein-GOOD
Go to Kidshealth.org for more.
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That's easy to do yourself; nutritional labels list percentages next to the amounts, right? So just look at that. If it says 55mg of sodium, and 2% next to that, you know that you're only consuming 2% of the suggested daily value.
As for calories, the suggested amount is different for everyone depending on lifestyle, weight and sex.
-- If you'd actually read my answer, you could see that I did in fact answer your question. The suggested daily value is the amount that it is suggested you consume every day. Therefore, you get all the information that you need.
Also, I believe that cigarettes don't come with nutritional information.
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