How much fiber do you see on his nutrition label?
4 grams of fiber
How much sodium should we eat/drink every day?
No more than 2,300 mg a day
We should eat/drink as little as possible
No more than 5,000 mg a day
How many total carbohydrates do you see on this nutrition label?
37 grams of carbohydrates
True or false. We should eat more whole grains (whole wheat bread and pasta) and less refined grains (white bread and white rice) in our diet.
True
Foods high in sodium include:
Baked potato
Tomatoes
Potato chips
True or false. If a food doesn't taste salty, it doesn't have a lot of sodium in it
False. Some foods that don't taste salty have A LOT of sodium.
How many total carbohydrates are in one slice of whole wheat bread?
11 grams of total carbohydrates
How much sodium is in one serving of this pack of deli meat?
500 mg of sodium
How many total carbohydrates are in one serving of goldfish?
20 grams of carbohydrates
True or false. When we eat too much sodium, it can increase our blood pressure and cause a heart attack or a stroke
True
False
True or false. We want to eat more simple carbs (sugars) and less complex carbs (fibers and starches)
False. We want to eat more complex carbs
Foods high in sodium include:
Deli meat, like turkey and ham lunch meat
Frozen fruit
Fresh chicken breast
When we go out to eat (restaurant or fast food), how do we know how much sodium is in the food we order?
Look up the nutrition info online
Guess how salty it is depending on how it tastes
Foods high in sodium include:
Instant chocolate pudding
Jelly beans
Orange juice
How much fiber is in TWO SERVINGS of pinto beans?
10 grams of fiber
Why should we eat more complex carbs in our diet (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts)?
They're packed with nutrients and give us lasting energy
They make our muscles grow stronger
They make our hair and skin softer
True or False. Sodium can keep our blood pressure healthy and muscles and nerves working normally when we eat the right amount
False
True
Foods that have carbohydrates include:
protein, like salmon and beef
oils, like olive and coconut oil
grains, fruits, and starchy vegetables
How much sodium is in this Chick Fil A sandwich?
1400 mg of sodium
How much sodium is in one serving of this frozen pizza?
810 mg of sodium
How can we avoid eating too much sodium in our diet?
Only check the nutrition label if you know it's a salty food
Choose fresh or frozen vegetables without sauces
Eat more canned vegetables
How can we avoid eating too much sodium in our diet?
Look for "low sodium" canned foods or rinse them off
Eat more deli meat and sausage
Eat more pretzels and chips
Foods high in sodium include:
Canned soup
Fruit
Milk
True or false. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for our body
False
True