Part F
What kind of food might the nutrition label be describing? How did you come to that conclusion is the number of calories per
serving in this food considered low, moderate, or high? You might have to do some additional research to decide
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Home Educational Resources STEM in Context The Science Behind Calories and Nutrition Facts Labels
Nutrition label on the side of a pop can
Nutrition label on the side of a pop can (Stephan Malloch, iStockphoto)
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STEM in Context
The Science Behind Calories and Nutrition Facts Labels
Let's Talk Science
March 23, 2020
Format
Video,
Text,
Images
Readability
8.13
Subjects
Biology,
Food & Nutrition,
Health
Lipids
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Nutrition
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Find out how scientists figure out the information on food nutrition labels and why that information can help to keep you healthy.
Have you ever taken a good look at the labels on the bottles, jars, and boxes of food in your kitchen? Then you have probably seen their nutrition labels. These labels provide you with information you need to make healthy food choices.
Our bodies get energy from the food we eat. When we digest food, our bodies use some energy right away and store the rest of the energy for later. Our bodies use energy for three main things. These include digestion, physical activity and other body functions.