Experience reading and understanding information on foreign food packaging

1 Servings (. Serving Size)

Serving Size can be understood as a prescribed portion (or meal) containing a certain number of calories, for example, a portion of rice or noodles is half a bowl The way to calculate calories by portion is to help users know the amount of calories they consume, especially calories from fat. For example, a bag of potato chips contains 150 calories/serving but the whole bag has 3 servings, meaning there are 3 servings. contains up to 450 calories.

2. Percent of Daily Value

Percent of Daily Value, or %DV for short, are nutritional parameters. substances listed on food packages. For example, on the packaging, 15% calcium means that one serving contains 15% of the calcium the body needs each day. The %DV index is calculated for a sedentary man consuming 2,000 calories/day.
 
The group of highly active women and moderately active men are young men. Growing teenagers need 2,500 calories/day. For example, a serving of 1/2 cup of skim milk provides adults with about 3% % DV of fat and 11% DV of fiber per day for the body as recommended by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
 
3. Fat
 

Fat or fat is an indispensable ingredient in canned foods. But more importantly, pay attention to the amount of saturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, monounsaturated fats and trans-fats (refried fat). You should use foods that contain less fat and trans-fat. Remember that saying “fat-free” on the packaging does not mean calorie-free, in fact many foods with this symbol have added sugar.

4. Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fat-like chemical that is an essential component of cell membranes including nerve cell fibers and the building blocks of hormones. Only animal products contain cholesterol. Adults should limit cholesterol to about 300g per day. If you abuse too much cholesterol, blood cholesterol will increase (known as blood fat), increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

5. Salt (Sodium)

According to nutritional recommendations, adults should consume 2,300 mg of salt, eating too much will increase blood pressure. According to the USDA, low salt foods contain less than 140 mg of salt per serving. A breakfast or snack serve contains about 1,000 mg of salt, which is almost half the recommended salt intake each day.

6. Potassium (Potassium)

This is a mineral that is essential for the body. The adult body needs about 4,700mg every day to maintain blood pressure at the optimal level. If potassium is too low, it can cause cardiovascular disease.

7. Total Carbohydrate

Very diverse from coarse grains (good carbs) to sugar and refined carbs (no carbs). benefits) should pay attention to the sugar and fiber index.

8. Dietary Fiber

The average adult should eat 21-35g of fiber every day. Unfortunately, most do not meet this requirement. When buying bread or food, make sure it has over 3g of fiber per serving. Both soluble and insoluble fiber are beneficial in protecting and enhancing digestive system health.

9. Sugar

This is a simple carbohydrate such as glucose dextrose fruetose and galactose… all of which have low nutrient content and are often added to enhance flavor. You should use a menu with as little sugar as possible.

10. Protein

Normally, for 1 pound of weight (0-45 kg), the body needs about 45g of protein (which means 68 grams/day of protein for a person weighing 68kg). If women are breastfeeding or working a lot, it can be increased slightly, even vegetarians should provide enough protein for the body every day.
 

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According to RS -August 2011