Get the nutrition facts on common foods found in Fruits, Vegetables, and Cooked Seafood. Learn about the calories, fat, and nutrients in these foods as Percent Daily Values (%DV) based on that found in a 2,000-calorie diet.

We must know how to read a food label to plan a healthy diet. Food labels show us if a food has a little or a lot of certain nutrients. Look on the side of a product to find the Nutrition Facts title. For more information please check out the FDA website at Nutrition Facts Information.

1. You will find the serving size of the food below the nutrition facts title. Similar food products have similar serving sizes. The servings per container are also included to compare what you eat with the serving size of that product. So remember, if the serving size is 1 cup and you eat 2 cups, then you will need to double the numbers on the label.

2. The amount of calories in one serving of the product is listed. Only a few nutrients are listed on the Nutrition Facts label, which relate to today's most important health issues. The label lists total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium because people overeat these.

3. % Daily values show how one product serving contributes nutritionally to a 2000-calorie diet. Use the % daily values to see if a food has a little or a lot of nutrients.

4. The label requires fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, fiber, sugars, protein, vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron. Other nutrients may be listed if the company would like to list them.

5. Fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron are listed because people do not eat enough of these every day. It would help if you tried to eat at least 100% of the daily value of each of these every day.

Your body thrives on healthy fuel to perform, grow, and prevent illness and disease. By embracing a balanced diet and regular physical activity, you take charge of your overall well-being and empower yourself to live a healthier life.

Good nutrition positively and directly impacts your ability to do well in school. When your nutritional needs are met, you have the cognitive energy to learn and achieve. This knowledge should inspire and motivate you to make healthy choices, knowing that it will lead to better academic performance.

As a community, we are dedicated to promoting nutrition, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. We're excited to share these delicious and nutritious recipes with you and your family. Let's enjoy these healthy meals together!

Remember, it's not just about what you eat. Being active is also crucial. Eating the right amount of fruits and vegetables as part of a low-fat, high-fiber diet can lower your risk of serious problems. The right amount of suitable fruits and vegetables depends on age, gender, and physical activity level. So, let's stay active and eat right!

Physical activity is a key factor in maintaining a healthy body weight. It boosts your energy levels, reduces stress, and enhances your overall well-being. By committing to at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity daily physical activity, you can take control of your health and reduce the risk of severe health problems. This should motivate and commit you to regular physical activity.

Statistics of children flunking healthy eating

• Only 2 percent of students meet all the recommendations of the USDA Dietary Guidelines; 16 percent still need to meet all of them.

• Less than 15 percent of schoolchildren eat the recommended servings of fruit.

• Less than 20 percent eat the recommended servings of vegetables.

• About 25 percent eat the recommended servings of grains.

• Only 30 percent consume the recommended milk group servings.

• Only 19 percent of girls ages 9 to 19 meet the recommended intake for calcium.

• Only 16 percent of schoolchildren meet the guidelines for saturated fat

The Consequences are Troubling

• Childhood obesity is a national epidemic, likely to result in earlier onset and increased prevalence of disease.

• The percentage of young people who are overweight has more than doubled in the past 30 years.

• Unhealthy eating and physical inactivity are causes of obesity and chronic disease, resulting in at least 300,000 deaths each year.

• Poor nutrition associated with heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes alone now costs $71 billion a year.

Recipe Sources

• Network for a Healthy California

• The Chinatown Public Health Center

• The San Francisco Department of Public Health

• The USDA Food Stamp Program through the California Nutrition Network for Healthy

• Active Families