Messages for September & October 2022
Engage Your Followers with an Interactive Nutrition Quiz
A fun way to test your knowledge
Here are some sample messages you can use to direct your audience to this new tool that's fun and educational.
- Put your Nutrition Facts knowledge to the test! Take the quiz to find out where you stand and learn as you play!
- DYK? The Interactive Nutrition Facts Label Quiz highlights all information found on the label and provides more information and tips to learn as you complete each question.
Link to quiz: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/quiz/
Messages for September
Take a break this Labor Day and replenish your body with drinks that will keep you hydrated all weekend long. Check out these tips to help you make healthy drink choices. #LaborDay
https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2021-12/DGA_Beverages_FactSheet-508c.pdf
When you’re thirsty, water has your back! Water helps you stay hydrated without the added calories. Try carrying a reusable water bottle or keeping a cold pitcher of water in the fridge to remember to drink enough throughout the day. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/quiz
Show whole grains some love this #WholeGrainsMonth. #DYK that dietary fiber from whole grains may help reduce blood cholesterol levels which may lower risk of heart disease? What’s not to love?! https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/dietary-fiber.cfm
Make wholesome food choices this #WholeGrainsMonth. Including whole grains in your diet allows for a greater consumption of 
dietary fiber that helps you stay satisfied longer! Find Dietary fiber in your favorite packaged foods using the #NutritionFactsLabel.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/dietary-fiber.cfm
Looking for ways to keep your heart healthy while loving the healthy foods you eat? Use the #NutritionFactsLabel to ensure you eat enough heart-healthy minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium. #WorldHeartDay
https://www.fda.gov/food/new-nutrition-facts-label/how-understand-and-use-nutrition-facts-label
Are you powering your muscles with enough protein? Older adults need enough protein to maintain muscle mass. Choose foods like lentils, eggs, low-fat dairy, lean meats and poultry, seafood, soy products, and unsalted nuts this #HealthyAgingMonth
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/protein.cfm
Don’t forget to pack the protein when sending kids back to school this fall. Protein is part of every cell in the human body and is needed for proper growth during childhood. Try packing a variety of options like pulses, low-fat dairy, lean meats and poultry, soy products, or nuts and seeds. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/protein.cfm
With school starting again, it’s time to make sure your house has plenty of healthy after-school snacks. Designate a shelf or a drawer in your fridge for your kids and stock it with cut-up fruits and veggies, yogurt, nut butters, and whole-wheat mini bagels and crackers…yum!
https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/kids
While you can’t control the aging process, you can control the movement of food throughout your body thanks to dietary fiber. #DYK that diets higher in dietary fiber may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Use the #NutritionFactsLabel to monitor your intake. #HealthyAgingMonth
https://www.fda.gov/food/new-nutrition-facts-label/using-nutrition-facts-label-older-adults
The Daily Value for cholesterol is less than 300 mg per day. The next time you use the #NutritionFactsLabel, pay attention to cholesterol and reach for lean cuts of meat or plant sources of protein to meet this goal.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/cholesterol.cfm
#DYK that malnutrition is a nutritional imbalance that affects both overweight and underweight individuals? Older adults are at an increased risk for malnutrition, but using the #NutritionFactsLabel can help you choose options that lower the risk of malnutrition.
https://www.fda.gov/food/new-nutrition-facts-label/using-nutrition-facts-label-older-adults
Spend time together at the dinner table during #FamilyMealsMonth! Family meals are a unique opportunity to teach kids about the importance of healthy eating. Invite them into the kitchen while you are cooking and use this guide for tips to teach them how to use the #NewNutritionFactsLabel.
https://www.fda.gov/media/89325/download
Spend more time with your kids and help them learn too. Let them put away groceries, stir ingredients, peel fruits, assemble salads, or set the table. Don’t forget to enjoy dinner together, too! #FamilyMealsMonth
https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/kids
Messages for October
The #NutritionFactsLabel found on packaged foods and beverages is your daily tool for making informed food choices. Test your knowledge of the Nutrition Facts label with this fun quiz! https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/quiz/
#DYK when people use the information on the #NutritionFactsLabel regularly, they are more likely to make better dietary choices? Find out where your knowledge on the Nutrition Facts Label stacks up by taking this fun quiz! https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/quiz/
Take time during #HealthLiteracyMonth to learn more about the #NutritionFactsLabel. The Nutrition Facts Label is your daily guide to making informed food choices. Use this fact sheet to better understand how to use the label to form lifelong healthy eating habits!
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/assets/InteractiveNFL_UnderstandingTheNFL_March2020.pdf
Your child’s health is important. Help them to develop healthy eating patterns by monitoring the total and added sugars in their next sweet treat. Use the #NutritionFactsLabel to find out how much added sugars are in foods and beverages to keep your child happy and healthy!
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/added-sugars.cfm
October is #FarmToSchool Month! Produce from local farms can provide the vitamins and minerals your kids need to store energy, metabolize macronutrients, form red blood cells and more! Learn more about the mighty power of small vitamins here: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/vitamins.cfm
Empowering kids to make nutritious food choices at home helps them feel confident about making healthy choices in school. Celebrate #FarmToSchool Month and introduce your kids to tasty local ingredients they can also enjoy at school.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/assets/InteractiveNFL_Vitamins&MineralsChart_October2021.pdf
President John F. Kennedy created #NationalSchoolLunchWeek in 1969, and we’re still celebrating by helping kids make smart choices in the lunch line. Use this guide to teach your kids the importance of using the #NewNutritionFactsLabel at school this week.
https://www.fda.gov/media/89325/download
Many people around the world don’t consume enough vitamin D, calcium, or potassium--important nutrients for reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Leave no nutrient behind this #WorldFoodDay and read the #NutritionFactsLabel to ensure you get enough of each! https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/vitamins.cfm
Ever wonder how your dietary choices affect your teeth? Smile brighter this #NationalDentalHygieneMonth as you review the calcium content on the #NutritionFactsLabel because this mineral helps keep your pearly whites bright and strong.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/vitamins.cfm
Plant-based protein options are packed with nutrients and flavor! Fill up your plate with plant-forward products like beans, tofu, and unsalted nuts and seeds this #VegetarianAwarenessMonth.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/protein.cfm
Breast cancer prevention starts with healthy habits. In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, incorporate a well-balanced diet into your routine that includes omega-3 fatty acids, a form of polyunsaturated fat found in fish, nuts, and seeds.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/fat.cfm
Spooky skeletons aren't the only bones you should be mindful of this week. Celebrate #BoneAndJointActionWeek by incorporating calcium into your diet to promote bone and teeth health. Try adding low-fat or fat-free milk to consume more of these nutrients - Bone appetit!
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/vitamins.cfm
October Observances
October 3: Child Health Day
October 10-14: National School Lunch Week
October 16: FAO World Food Day
October 12-20: Bone and Joint Action Week
October 31: Halloween
All Month
National Farm to School Month
Health Literacy Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Vegetarian Awareness Month
National Apple Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
Salads often contain important nutrients but be mindful of your toppings and dressings. Instead of adding creamy salad dressings, make your own flavorful dressings with oils and vinegar to keep your saturated fat in check ✅.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/saturated-fat.cfm
Most Americans exceed the recommended limits for saturated fat in their diet. #DYK that consuming seafood and plant sources of protein in place of some meats and poultry can reduce your saturated fat intake? https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/saturated-fat.cfm
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