From www.fda.gov Serving Size is 1cup but there are 2 servings per container. So if you eat the entire package of macaroni and cheese how many servings.

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From Serving Size is 1cup but there are 2 servings per container. So if you eat the entire package of macaroni and cheese how many servings are you eating? What are You Eating?

From Serving Size is 1cup but there are 2 servings per container. So if you eat the entire package of macaroni and cheese how many servings are you eating? You want as few calories to come from fat as possible. Lower is better. What are You Eating?

From Serving Size is 1cup but there are 2 servings per container. So if you eat the entire package of macaroni and cheese how many servings are you eating? You want as few calories to come from fat as possible. Lower is better. Look for labels with as little fat, cholesterol, and sodium as possible. What are You Eating?

From Serving Size is 1cup but there are 2 servings per container. So if you eat the entire package of macaroni and cheese how many servings are you eating? You want as few calories to come from fat as possible. Lower is better. Look for labels with as little fat, cholesterol, and sodium as possible. Foods with high fiber is great. Vitamins are important as well. What are You Eating?

Examples of Daily Values versus % Daily Values Based on a 2,000 Calorie Diet NutrientDV%DVGoal Total Fat65g=100%DVLess than Sat Fat20g=100%DVLess than Cholesterol300mg=100%DVLess than Sodium2400mg=100%DVLess than Total Carbohydrate 300g=100%DVAt least Dietary Fiber25g=100%DVAt least From What are You Eating?

As part of an introductory lesson on healthy food selection for third graders, students will learn to read nutritional information off of food labels. Students will then examine food labels to assess whether several foods in question should be eaten regularly, infrequently, or rarely.