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Choosing healthy food

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  • Why should you read food labels carefully?
    To check serving size and calories
  • What is another name for kilocalories?
    calories
  • How much sugar should a 15-18 female have?
    105 g
  • What is the energy calorie intake for 11-14 males?
    2200
  • What does Reference Intake help you do?
    Not go above the limit
  • How much fat should an 11-14 female have?
    70g
  • How many grams of salt should everyone have?
    6g
  • How much saturated fat does a 19+ female need?
    20g
  • What does green mean on a food label?
    Go! It’s good for you.
  • What is the saturated fat limit for a 15-18 male?
    35g
  • What is the normal serving for breakfast cereal?
    30g
  • What is measured in grams (g) on food labels?
    Fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt
  • What system do food labels use to show nutrient levels?
    Traffic-light system
  • What does a serving size show?
    How much one person should eat
  • What is the fat limit for 15-18 females?
    80g
  • What does amber (orange) mean on a food label?
    medium amount
  • How much fat does a 19+ male need?
    70
  • What does Reference Intake (%) show?
    How much of your daily limit
  • How many energy calories does a 19+ female need?
    2000
  • What do food labels measure energy in?
    Kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal
  • What is the sugar limit for 11-14 females?
    90
  • What is the sugar limit for a 19+ male?
    120g
  • What color is for medium amounts on a food label?
    Amber (orange)
  • How many energy calories does a 15-18 male need?
    2750
  • What does red mean on a food label?
    The amount is high, it means stop
  • What is the sugar limit for a 15-18 male?
    140g