Reading Labels*

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What is sodium and why is it important in our diet?

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Sodium is a mineral that helps regulate fluid balance, blood pressure, and muscle and nerve function. However, excessive sodium intake can lead to health issues like hypertension.

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What is a serving size and why is it important?

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A serving size is the amount of food or drink that is considered a single portion. It is important for understanding nutritional information and managing portion control.

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How can you determine the calorie content of a food item?

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Calorie content can be found on the nutrition label of food items, which provides information on the number of calories per serving.

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What is the difference between total fat and saturated fat?

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Total fat includes all types of fat in a food item, while saturated fat is a specific type of fat that can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease.

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How do you calculate the total calories consumed from multiple food items?

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Add the calorie content of each food item consumed to find the total calories.

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What is the significance of reading food labels?

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Reading food labels helps consumers make informed choices about their diet, understand nutritional content, and manage health conditions.

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What does 'low sodium' mean on a food label?

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'Low sodium' indicates that the food contains a reduced amount of sodium, typically less than 140 mg per serving.

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How many calories are in one cup of peaches?

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One cup of peaches contains 160 calories.

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What is the calorie content of one Oreo cookie?

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One Oreo cookie contains approximately 53 calories.

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If a can of soup has a serving size of 1 cup, how many calories are in the whole can if it contains 300 calories per serving?

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If the can contains 300 calories per serving and the serving size is 1 cup, then the whole can contains 300 calories.