1. Week 3 Today: Tues April 19 – Finish labeling with a bit more on GMO – Return Label assignment – Lecture Topic Shop Smart in the Supermarket Start Digestion ? Upcoming – Market assignment posted. Due Thursday. – Exam 1 May 3 (two weeks from today)

2. Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) (GMO) DNA of live organisms/cells, modified in a lab ~60%+ of US processed food has GMO content >90% of soy, corn, cotton, canola and sugar beets=GMO GMO label NOT required in US : ( Whole Foods goal=100% GMO transparency by 2018 Pros v. cons GMO unfolding over time Want to avoid it?

3. CFT, Organic, Non-GMO Too pricey? Think before you buy! Don’t use price/availability of CFT, non- GMO/Organic as excuse not to buy produce. Buy conventional fresh/frozen and still win! Do what you CAN!

4. Keep in mind: Labels are changing CurrentProposed Calories more obvious Added sugar to be separate entry * *

5. Good  Better  Best!!!!! Consume more food products that make few/any claims! Use ingredient list and Nutrition Facts panel as source of product info. Ignore the rest! How ‘bout consuming more foods that need NO LABEL at all, like veg/fruit/whole grain????! In the meantime…….

6. Switch Gears new topic

7. Quick Quiz non-graded 1.What does ‘essential’ mean in nutrition? 2.Name the 6 essential nutrients. Circle those that provide us with energy. Give the calorie value/gram they provide. 3.What two parts of a food label are most trusted to provide good nutrition info? 4.What is added sugar? What is the max/day advised we consume?

8. Supermarket Savvy

9. Navigating your market safely!

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11. Eat-Real-Food > ½ supermarket items did not exist 100 years ago! Are they real food?

12. Vow to stick to it!

13. Don’t shop while hungry… or with hungry people! Everything looks good! High risk of impulse purchases

14. Shop the Perimeter Find more fresh items-Less processed foods. Dairy/eggs Deli Fruit/Veg Fresh breads Meat, poultry seafood

15. Learn to Cook Gain knowledge from making meals yourself. Save money!

16. Skip processed foods Use whole ingredients. Reduce salt and added sugar intake. Avoid a load of non-food chemicals.

17. What’s so special? Do you need it? Read the fine print …. use/sell by date Use ‘unit pricing’ to compare. 2 for $5 ….or 1 for $2.45

18. Learn from Labels Ignore package claims. Seek short, recognizable ingredient lists. Read Nutrition Facts Panel

19. Shop Smart Shop with a list. Shop alone, well fed! Perimeter shop for fresh foods. Ignore the hype (claims/ads). Seek short, recognizable ingredient list. Buy more real, whole foods. And…eat home cooked food more often!! Remember-Intent of the market is to sell product… Not to support your well-being! Bon Appetite