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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.
Yes I always read the labels!
I sometimes read the labels, but not always.
Yes I do..I’m watching sugar, salt and calories
I actually do, but not everyone else in the family does
Most 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.
Because I have diabetes, I have to read the labels.
If they are in small prints, I don’t read the label. I have to start changing the habit.
Only sometimes. I try to make it a habit but I’m usually in a hurry so I tend to just grab and go.
when 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.
Yes whenever I buy a new product or am deciding between two Brands I always look at the nutrition facts table.
I always read the labels for sugar and fat content.
Yes, I do read read the nutrition labels before I buy a new grocery product.
Yes i do read the labels when i shop
Yes I am a label reader, too many ingredients equals too many preservatives and unhealthy extras.
Often dont take the time to read the labels
I do read the label on products
Yes, I starting doing that several years ago.
I 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.
I do check out the labels of new products before I buy it.
I always read the labels on ones I haven’t bought before.
Yes I try and take the time to read the labels before I buy
I 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.
I do about half the time – it usually stops me from purchasing.
I always check the labels, doesn’t necessarily change my buying decision but I do like to know what I’m consuming.
I do not usually look until after I’m home…which is not really the best way to do it!
I do read nutrition labels. I’m really keen on knowing how much sodium & fat is in what I’m eating.
I 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.
Yes, 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.
always as I am very conscious about my sugar intake.
Yes I am doing it more so to help learn about making healthier food purchases
Yes, I always check the labels. I check the grams of sugar first.
Yes, I read the nutrition labels on new grocery products.
I sometimes read the labels
no I do not.
I’m not great at reading labels…but this has given me a few things to think about. 🙂
I do, but I don’t think I understand all of it
I do check it ! I like to make sure there is nothing to high or no value at all!
I do about half of the time – and sometimes it actually changes my decision.
I occasionally read a label. Having a diabetic in the household makes this important.
YEs we read the product labels for calories, carbs & fats!
Always scan the nutritional info & ingredients before buying anything new.
Yes I do read the label on new products.