One way to watch the calories, fat, and sugar that your child may get from a certain food item is
to read the Nutrition Facts label found on most food and beverages. Always pay special attention to:
Total calories
Total fat content
Ingredients list
Ingredients are listed on the label in order from highest amount to lowest
amount by weight.
Serving size All nutrition information is based on 1 serving—in this
case, 3/4 cup. If your child eats 1 1/2 cups, that’s 2 servings…and twice
the calories!
Sugar content
If you see sugar (or another name that means sugar) in the first 4-5
ingredients, it’s worth thinking about a different choice, like one that’s
sugar-free or reduced-sugar.
Other names for sugars:
High fructose corn syrup
Corn syrup or sweetener
Brown sugar
Fruit juice concentrate
Honey
Molasses
Dextrose
Glucose
Sucrose
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