WHAT’S IN A LABEL? Do you know how to read a food label?

Name some things you love to get at the grocery store…

How do I know what to choose?

Check out the label! Be a smart shopper Know what is good for you Think about what you want to put in your body

Labels, labels, labels  Know what to look for on a label  Know what is good/bad for you  Compare labels  Make smart decisions

Let’s take a closer look…  Numbers are based on serving size  %Daily Value: look for at least 20%  Saturated fat is not good for you-look for 5% or less  Trans fat is not good for your heart  Look for low cholesterol

What if I don’t?  My Body  My Level of energy  “My tummy hurts”  “I don’t feel so good”  Example to others  Sickness  Hospitals, doctor bills, people have to take care of me,

Let me get this straight… all I have to do is read food labels, and I will be healthy and fit? WRONG!

Making smart food choices + _______________ = A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE! EXERCISE

BALANCE IS THE KEY!  Combine exercise and eating right!  STAY ACTIVE!  BE SMART!  GOOD CHOICES

BEING HEALTHY=HAVING FUN!  TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY, AND HAVE FUN DOING IT!