Nutrition

Choosing Food Wisely

Food Labels & Healthy Weight Management

Why You Eat?

• Hunger– A feeling of physical discomfort caused by

your body’s need for nutrients

• Appetite– A desire for food that is based on emotional &

other factors rather than nutritional need

• Basal Metabolic Rate– The Rate at which you use energy when your

body is at rest

Evaluating Food Choices

• FDA requires that food labels list specific nutrition facts about food

• FDA sets Standards about nutrient & health claims that can be printed on food labels

• Daily Values are listed on labels• Labels include: open dates: sell by, best if

used by & do not use after dates.

What Weight is Right For You?

• Depends on a variety of Factors:

– Family History/ Natural Tendency

– Individual Activity Level

– Body Composition: body fat as compared to muscle & bone. Affected by Sex & Age

Body Mass Index

• Ratio of Your Weight to Your Height

• Can be Calculated using a Standard BMI Chart

• Other factors including body type can impact results

Overweight & Obesity

• Overweight: a person who is heavier than the standard for their height as is determined by the BMI chart

• Obesity: Adults who have a BMI of 30 or higher

• Many Health risks are associated with being Overweight/Obese– High BP, Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol,

Stroke, Certain Cancers

Underweight

• Underweight: A person who is lighter than the standard for their height as is determined by the BMI chart.

• Health Problems Linked to being Underweight Include:– Anemia, Heart Irregularities, Trouble Regulating

Body Temperature, Amenorrhea in women

Tips for Healthy Weight Management:

• Avoid Dangerous Diet Plans, Fad Diets, Fasting, or any other Unsafe Ways to loose Weight

• Eat Nutritionally Balanced Meals & Snacks

• Get Regular Exercise

• Get the Recommended Amount of Sleep

Food Labels ~ Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

Servings Per

ContainerCalories Total Fat

Cholesterol Sodium Total Carbs

Dietary Fiber

Protein Vitamins & Minerals

Based on a 2000

calorie diet

Ingredients listed in Order