Food Scorecard [microform] / Michael Jacobson and Wendy Wilson.

The importance of establishing good eating habits in youth as a means for laying the foundation of health in later life is discussed. This booklet contains charts that list nutritional scores for many common foods. These scores are measures of the overall nutritional content and value of the foods....

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Main Author: Jacobson, Michael
Corporate Author: Center for Science in the Public Interest
Other Authors: Wilson, Wendy
Format: Microfilm Book
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1980.
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Summary:The importance of establishing good eating habits in youth as a means for laying the foundation of health in later life is discussed. This booklet contains charts that list nutritional scores for many common foods. These scores are measures of the overall nutritional content and value of the foods. Foods receive points for protein; vitamins A, B-2 (riboflavin), B-3 (niacin), and C; iron and calcium; complex carbohydrates--starch, fiber, and naturally occurring sugars; and polyunsaturated fats. Foods lose points for high fat content, added sugar, cholesterol, and salt. Foods listed are in the categories of vegetables, grain foods, beans, nuts and seeds, poultry, fish, meat, fruits, non-dairy beverages, dairy products, snacks, breakfast foods, and sweets. The booklet is intended for use in health education classes at the elementary level. (JD)
Item Description:Availability: Center for Science in the Public Interest, 1755 S St., N.W., Washington, DC 20009 ($1.00).
ERIC Note: Revised Edition.
ERIC Document Number: ED194461.
Physical Description:33 pages
ISBN:9780893290009 :
0893290009 :