The Food Label Detective: Pepperidge Farm Goldfish® Crackers in Grab & Go Containers

*FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Nutrition labeling of food. (http://bit.ly/nVsDlD). FDA regulation allows manufacturers to round number of servings to the nearest 0.5 serving, as long as they use the term “about”. Serving size is based on RACC = Reference Amount Customarily Consumed per Eating Occasion.

The label can be misleading, but it is within the FDA Guidelines.*

20 out of 20 consumers thought this was a Single Serving Container.

 Serving Size: 50 pieces (30g/1.1 oz)
130 calories per Servings
ABOUT 2 Servings per Container


Container Size: Net Wt. 2 oz (57g)

Actual yield = 1.9 servings
247 Calories per Container

Healthy Lunch Box Ideas for Back to School

Healthy Lunchbox

Cynthia Sass Want to pack more nutrients into your childs lunchbox
this schoolyear? Parents TV Host Juli Auclair talks to an expert about how
to make healthy lunches your kids will love.

Healthy Lunch Boxes

Glenys and Amanda from Dairy Australia give their tips on packing a
healthy lunchbox and whipping up some tasty sandwhiches.

 

Parent Talk TV: Lunch Box Ideas for Back-to-School

 Healthy Eating Tip from the Danone Institute

of Canada. Andrea Howick shares

some lunch box ideas for back-to-school lunch boxes.
Hummus and  veggies, whole wheat pita bread sandwich,
whole wheat tortilla wrap with roast turkey and green apple.

 Appetite for Health - Back to School Lunches

Katherine Brooking, MS, RD discusses ways to

prepare delicious and nutritious lunches and snacks in minutes.

Lunch Box Makeover

The Sneaky Chef has some tips to keep your kid satisfied,

 happy and healthy all day long.

The Food Label Detective: Campbell's Select Harvest Light Southwestern-Style Vegetable

*FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Nutrition labeling of food. (http://bit.ly/nVsDlD). FDA regulation allows manufacturers to round number of servings to the nearest 0.5 serving, as long as they use the term “about”. Serving size is based on RACC = Reference Amount Customarily Consumed per Eating Occasion.

The label can be misleading, but it is within the FDA Guidelines.*

Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml or 8.1 oz) = 50 calories

Servings per Container About 2.

(Actual yield 2.3 servings)

Can Size: Net Wt. 18.6 oz (527g)

(Actual number of calories per can 114.8)

Why not make the Net Wt. 16.2 oz. and leave out the word "About"?

August 3rd National Watermelon Day

The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) is a non-profit organization formed in 1989 by watermelon growers and shippers. Their goal is to increase consumer demand for watermelon through promotion, research, and educational programs. The NWPB has developed marketing programs to boost watermelon sales in supermarkets throughout the U.S. and Canada. Their site contains recipes, nutrition facts, fun games for children, lessons for educators and information for health professionals and the media.

Watermelon and Food Safety

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before cutting watermelons.

2. Wash the outer surface of the melon with clean running water and dry to remove any dirt. If you purchase a pre-cut piece of watermelon, you should rinse the rind portion in fresh water and dry it.

3. Wash cutting boards, counter tops, scoops, knives and other equipment or utencils with hot water and soap to avoid cross contamination.

4. If you refrigerate the watermelon after purchasing, be sure to keep the watermelon cool.
5. Always refrigerate watermelon once you have cut into it. Place in a covered container or cover the cut surface with plastic wrap to prevent the melon from becoming mushy.

Nutrition Facts about Watermelon

Watermelon is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C, contains no Trans Fatty Acid, no Cholesterol, very low in sodium and has only 46 calories in One Cup. Watermelon contains lycopene, an antioxidant which may reduce the risk of cancer.

Watermelon contains about 6% sugar and 92% water by weight. It is a great way to get additional fluids.

Selecting a Watermelon

How to Grow Watermelons

Giant Watermelons

Visit a family who has grown giant watermelons for three generations.