Build a Balanced Meal from Label Clues
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- Start with the Serving Information — On a real package, serving information tells what amount the rest of the label describes.
- Whole-Grain Carbohydrate — Whole-grain foods can provide carbohydrates for energy along with fiber.
- Colorful Produce — Fruits and vegetables can contribute fiber, vitamins, minerals, color, and texture.
- Beans and Lentils — Beans and lentils can contribute protein, carbohydrate, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
- Calcium-Rich Choice — Dairy foods and fortified alternatives can contribute calcium and other nutrients.
- Fats with Useful Jobs — Nuts, seeds, avocado, and oils provide fats that support energy storage, protection, and vitamin absorption.
- Water for Hydration — Water supports temperature control, transport, joints, and waste removal.
- Another Grain Choice — Rice, oats, corn, breads, noodles, and other grains can be part of a balanced meal.
- Protein Variety — Fish, tofu, eggs, beans, lentils, meat, nuts, dairy, and alternatives can contribute protein.
- Fruit and Vegetable Mix — A variety of fruits and vegetables brings different tastes, textures, and micronutrients.
- Treats Can Fit — A treat can be part of eating without becoming the foundation of the meal.
- Compare, Ask, and Choose — Labels are evidence tools, and a trusted adult can help interpret unfamiliar ingredients or claims.
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