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How to read a food label: Who can tell me one mistake they see in the video?

Video Error • "Unrefined carbohydrates" is incorrect when

referring to white bread and pasta’s. They are actually refined carbohydrates.

• Refined carbohydrates undergo processing, which removes many essential vitamins and minerals. Natural foods such as whole grains, legumes, fruits, and uncooked vegetables are all top sources of unrefined carbohydrate.

The new rules become effective on July 26, 2018.

The New Food Label

CHOLESTEROL

• A fatty substance found only in animal foods.

• It is also made by our bodies.

• Small amounts are needed by the body for essential functions.

• Excessive cholesterol forms a fatty plaque, which sticks to the inside of our arteries.

CHOLESTEROL

• HDL “good” cholesterol

-Carries cholesterol to liver and out of body

-Helps avoid plaque and heart disease

• LDL “bad” cholesterol – Carries cholesterol around in the blood

– Forms plaque in the arteries

– Increases risk of heart disease

Sodium Function in Food • Preservatives • Inhibits growth of food-borne

pathogens • Modify flavor • Binds ingredients • Enhances color

Health Hazards: • High blood pressure (hypertension) • Heart Disease (#1 cause of death) • Stroke (caused by a blockage in an artery)

What you need to know: • The average daily sodium intake for Americans is

3,400 mg per day. • For optimal heart-health, you should aim to eat

no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day.

• Calories- Units of energy from food

• Carbohydrates- Main source of energy (60% of diet)

• Fat- 2nd source of energy

(30% of diet)

• Proteins- Growth, development and repair of body tissue, especially muscles

(10% of diet)

What makes up our calories? THE 4-4-9 RULE

Calculating Calories • Find “Total Carbohydrates” and multiply the amount by 4. • Find “Protein” and multiply the amount by 4. • Find “Total Fat” and multiply the amount by 9. • Add all three amounts.

Calorie Calculations

Carbohydrates 1g = 4 calories

Protein 1g = 4 calories

Fat 1g = 9 calories 1g = 4 calories

• Fat 1g = 9 calories

Sample Calculation

• A slice of bread has 9g of carbohydrates, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat.

• Get out a piece of paper and see if you can do the calculations…..

• …..

Calculations

• 9 grams carbohydrates x 4 calories/gram

= 36 calories

• 2 grams protein x 4 calories/gram

= 8 calories

• 1 gram fat x 9 calories/gram

= 9 calories

Total calories = 53 calories

• Fill out each of the Food Label Worksheets located in your packet using the two food labels you brought in to class today.

And for tomorrow……

Your response should be…..