Elementary Nutrition Guide for Appleton Area School District
Elementary Nutrition Guide for Appleton Area School District
Elementary Nutrition Guide for Appleton Area School District
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ELEMENTARY NUTRITION GUIDE<br />
How to Read a <strong>Nutrition</strong> Label<br />
Pay close attention to the number of servings per package.<br />
The nutrition facts label is based on a 2,000-calorie diet consider that in your<br />
meal planning.<br />
Divide the calories from fat by the total calories to get the percentage of fat of that<br />
product. You want to stay under 30 percent.<br />
The % DV helps you determine if a serving of food is high or low in a nutrient—5 percent<br />
or less is low and 20 percent or more is high.<br />
Always look at the ingredients.<br />
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