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Trying to figure out how to feed your family healthy meals and stay on top of things like sodium and fat intake can feel like a math assignment gone wrong. Health Canada is here to help with their Focus on the Facts campaign. You’re going to want to check this out because, not only is it going to help you with your meal planning, but they’ve made it fun AND you could win a gift card to a grocery store!
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE games and giveaways!! We had a lot of fun playing their “Nutrition FACT-O” chip game at the Focus on the Facts booth at the Halifax tree lighting.
Amanda at the booth asked us the same questions that are on the Focus on the Facts website and we had to answer them right to win plinko chips! I’m proud to say my daughters got all three questions right!
Then we played the “Nutrition FACT-O” chip game to win prizes and an entry into their $100 grocery gift card contest. How much do you know about reading nutrition labels?
Nutrition Facts
First focus on the serving size listed under the nutrition facts on the label. It may not be what you think it’s supposed to be! You need to use it as a guideline and then do some more research on how much energy your body needs in a day. We’re all different!
Then Focus on the % Daily Value
What do those percentages on the right side of the label mean anyway? Well they represent the percentage of that nutrient you’ll be getting in one serving of the food. 5% or less of Daily Value is only a little and 15% or more of Daily Value is a lot! If you use those numbers as a guideline you’ll be in a good position to make healthy choices. If you’re trying to have a low sodium diet then 5% or less is a good amount of sodium and more than 15% is really not a healthy choice. Keep in mind, the amounts of each nutrient you need is something you should discuss with your doctor. These are only guidelines to help you make healthy choices.
Then Enter To Win
Now take all of this information and use it on the Focus on the Facts website to win their game so you can enter to win a grocery gift card! They’re giving a $300 grocery gift card away every month! You can also learn more on the Health Canada website. But don’t forget to enter here first for the chance to win another $100 Grocery Gift Card!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC), Health Canada, Retail Council of Canada (RCC), and the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) through their Focus on the Facts campaign, however, all opinions in it are my own.
Nicole B says
December 4, 2016 at 11:53 pmYes I always read the labels!
Kim Stenner says
December 4, 2016 at 8:52 pmI sometimes read the labels, but not always.
ginette4 says
December 4, 2016 at 8:32 pmYes I do..I’m watching sugar, salt and calories
Mark V says
December 4, 2016 at 8:00 pmI actually do, but not everyone else in the family does
Krista M says
December 4, 2016 at 6:41 pmMost of the time I do if I’m not in a big hurry. I check them because I’m trying to implement more fibre into my son’s diet & lower his sugar intake.
christine murray says
December 4, 2016 at 4:56 pmBecause I have diabetes, I have to read the labels.
Sara Rai says
December 4, 2016 at 7:59 amIf they are in small prints, I don’t read the label. I have to start changing the habit.
Jenny says
December 3, 2016 at 11:23 pmOnly sometimes. I try to make it a habit but I’m usually in a hurry so I tend to just grab and go.
michelle matta says
December 3, 2016 at 9:33 pmwhen its a new product, I am way more likely to read it, yess. But if its something I already know is bad.. like chips.. I probably still dont read it. Only if its a meal or a snack I imagine would be healthy.
Lisa says
December 3, 2016 at 8:30 pmYes whenever I buy a new product or am deciding between two Brands I always look at the nutrition facts table.
Jenness M says
December 3, 2016 at 1:47 pmI always read the labels for sugar and fat content.
Tricia Cooper says
December 3, 2016 at 4:44 amYes, I do read read the nutrition labels before I buy a new grocery product.
maria says
December 3, 2016 at 1:13 amYes i do read the labels when i shop
KittyPride says
December 3, 2016 at 12:49 amYes I am a label reader, too many ingredients equals too many preservatives and unhealthy extras.
Chris Stockford says
December 2, 2016 at 11:53 pmOften dont take the time to read the labels
Tammy Dalley says
December 2, 2016 at 11:49 pmI do read the label on products
tanyab79 says
December 2, 2016 at 11:05 pmYes, I starting doing that several years ago.
Wanda Tracey says
December 2, 2016 at 10:14 pmI like to read the labels to check the sodium content and nutritional value for my family!
This practise is very important to my family’s health because my daughter is a diabetic.
Elaine G says
December 2, 2016 at 10:11 pmI do check out the labels of new products before I buy it.
Juliee Fitze says
December 2, 2016 at 9:50 pmI always read the labels on ones I haven’t bought before.
Josh S says
December 2, 2016 at 8:19 pmYes I try and take the time to read the labels before I buy
ivy pluchinsky says
December 2, 2016 at 7:43 pmI never used to read the labels but i sure do now! I like to know how much sodium and sugar are in the things i buy.
Jay Nelson says
December 2, 2016 at 4:17 pmI do about half the time – it usually stops me from purchasing.
Jasen H says
December 2, 2016 at 4:08 pmI always check the labels, doesn’t necessarily change my buying decision but I do like to know what I’m consuming.
Jonnie says
December 2, 2016 at 4:01 pmI do not usually look until after I’m home…which is not really the best way to do it!
missbobloblaw says
December 2, 2016 at 2:59 amI do read nutrition labels. I’m really keen on knowing how much sodium & fat is in what I’m eating.
Angie says
December 1, 2016 at 11:50 pmI did weight watchers many years ago and I learned to read labels then. I always review labels when buying packaged product. I try my best to avoid packaged goods though.
Valerie Mallette says
December 1, 2016 at 9:53 pmYes, I always read nutrition labels before buying new grocery products to ensure that they have good nutritional content and not too much sodium or sugar.
Pam says
December 1, 2016 at 9:24 pmalways as I am very conscious about my sugar intake.
lori butler says
December 1, 2016 at 6:38 pmYes I am doing it more so to help learn about making healthier food purchases
Anne-Marie Tvete says
December 1, 2016 at 3:14 amYes, I always check the labels. I check the grams of sugar first.
Shirley S says
November 30, 2016 at 10:32 pmYes, I read the nutrition labels on new grocery products.
angela m says
November 30, 2016 at 7:28 pmI sometimes read the labels
dave says
November 30, 2016 at 6:40 pmno I do not.
Jen says
November 30, 2016 at 4:55 pmI’m not great at reading labels…but this has given me a few things to think about. 🙂
Maria says
November 30, 2016 at 11:42 amI do, but I don’t think I understand all of it
Amie says
November 30, 2016 at 2:43 amI do check it ! I like to make sure there is nothing to high or no value at all!
Sunshine G says
November 30, 2016 at 12:39 amI do about half of the time – and sometimes it actually changes my decision.
Glogirl says
November 29, 2016 at 11:30 pmI occasionally read a label. Having a diabetic in the household makes this important.
Julie-Lynne McCann says
November 29, 2016 at 11:04 pmYEs we read the product labels for calories, carbs & fats!
linda says
November 29, 2016 at 10:10 pmAlways scan the nutritional info & ingredients before buying anything new.
Lushka Smith says
November 29, 2016 at 10:09 pmYes I do read the label on new products.