How Do I Read The Nutrition Facts On A Cereal Box?
Posted by Zolly | Under Nutrition Thursday Jul 30, 2009like it says
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like it says
Iron 60% 60%
and idk
is there a guide link>
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Hello:
On the side of a cereal box,it will tell you all of the nutrition information about that product such as vitamins,minerals,serving size,ingredients,etc..
The reason why you always see skim milk as the suggested milk on cereal boxes is because it is the lowest in calories and fat and cholesterol. If you read the nutrition label on the side of a cereal box,cereals vary on whether a serving is 3/4 of a cup,or 1 cup.
Look at the top of the columns on the nutrition chart. the headings will usually say something like ‘quantity per serve’ or ‘% daily intake per serving’ or ‘quantity per 100g’.
So, if it says iron – and 60% under the ‘quantity per 100g’ column, then that means that 60% of the recommended daily intake of iron is consumed if you eat 100g.
Or, if it says iron – and 60% is under the ‘quantity per serving’ column then that means you will be getting 60% of your recommended daily intake of iron from one serving. Usually the chart will tell you how much is in a serving.
Try to read across the top of the chart and then down the columns.
That means there is 60% of the RDA [Recommended Daily Allowance] of iron per serving.
So let’s says one serving size is = 1 cup of dry cereal…
If you ate one cup of dry cereal, you would have gotten 60% of your RDA of iron for the day! : )
Get it..?
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If you eat a balanced diet and eat a sufficient quantity of food, then it is likely you are getting the recommended daily allowance [RDA] of all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Assuming you aren’t deficient in micronutrient intake, then there is no additional benefit in taking a multivitamin because your body can’t store the excess for future use.
For GIRLS, ages 11 to 14, they need the following NUTRIENTS, every single DAY:
protein 46 g — Eat 4 to 6 servings of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, soy, dried beans, peas, nuts, seeds, and grains every day.
vitamin A 800 mcg — Eat a variety of colorful foods every day, especially fish, eggs, carrots, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, broccoli, red bell peppers, tomatoes, apricots, cantaloupe.
vitamin C 50 mg — Choose 3 servings of citrus fruits or strawberries and eat colorful vegetables like red peppers, broccoli, and kale every day, and you can skip the chewable vitamins.
thiamin 1.1 mg — Make healthy food choices in the grain and protein groups, such as whole grains, dried beans, lean meats, nuts, and fish. The occasional piece of liver rounds out your thiamin-rich diet.
riboflavin 1.3 mg — Mix it up and eat dairy products, meat, chicken, fish, leafy greens such as chard and bok choy, dried beans, nuts, and liver.
niacin 15 mg — Eat 5 servings a day from the protein-rich meat and dairy groups, especially nuts, meat, fish, chicken—and even liver.
vitamin B-6 1.4 mg — Make vitamin-rich foods such as whole grains, dried beans, eggs, and dairy products part of your daily diet. The occasional piece of liver gives you a vitamin B-6 boost.
folate 150 mcg — Make several servings of leafy greens such as broccoli rabe and arugula, dried beans, whole grains, broccoli, and citrus fruits part of your daily diet. If you like liver, go for it from time to time.
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For more info, go here:http://www.iemily.com/article-539.htmlhttp://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record…
Hope this was helpful! : )
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