Nutrition Labels & Food Safety Chapter 10 Lessons 4

Nutrition Label Basics Ingredient list: largest amounts first Food additives Nutrition facts Serving Size: A single serving Provides information about the nutrients found in the food

                                                                                                          

Total Maximum Daily Intake Calories = 2000 Total Fat = 65g Saturated Fat = 20g Cholesterol = 300mg Sodium = 2400mg Sugar = 32g

How Healthy Is Granola?

Food Safety Food Borne Illness (food poisoning) Eating/drinking something that contains a toxin or disease causing microorganism Prevention: select, store, cook & handle food properly; prevent cross-contamination Reduce risk by: Replace/wash dishcloths & hand towels often; Keep fridge at proper temp; Wash hands, cooking utensils & surfaces w/warm soapy water, cook food throughly

And Food Sensitivity Food Allergies Food Intolerance Immune system responding to food as if it was a disease causing agent Immune system’s reaction to the foreign proteins in food Food Intolerance Negative reaction to food that doesn’t involve the immune system Irritates the intestine

So how many of you like fast food? Do you know what you’re consuming!!