Dishin' the Nutrition - Get Your Food Facts First

Spot the Block, the food labels provide,
Nutrition facts of what’s packed inside.
Before you eat your food or quench your thirst –
You gotta Spot the Block; get your food facts first! 
(repeat) 
 
Healthy living starts with the things you put inside of you,
If that’s what you decide to do,
This song will help to guide you through.
It’s easy -- just read the information on the labels 
Of the snacks that you pack and the food that’s on the table.

It doesn't mater if it’s in a bag, can, or a box.
It could be a bag of chips or a box of apricots.
cook it on a skillet, or stir it up in a pot,
No matter if it’s cold or hot, the info is inside the block.

At the top inside the block you will spot the serving size.
It tells you how many servings of the food is inside.
What's the total nutrients and calories per package?
It just takes a little practice. "Hey, isn't this what math is?" 

[ Spoken: Let’s see: 2 servings in the package. 200 calories per serving. That’s 400 calories!!]

The amount of calories that you need per day
Depends on things like your height, and how much you weigh.
What does your doctor say? Or find out on your own come on, log on, spot the block.com.

Then you can think about the food you eat and drink,
And the toppings that you use
And the nutrients you choose.
Foods that are high in iron and vitamins, fibers and protein
‘mmm’ so clean!

Choose foods low in cholesterol and sodium,
try to cut back on the sugars and the fats.
It’s all inside the block where it says nutrition facts.
Just a little time will make a big impact!

And that is something smart we can learn to do as kids.
Watch our serving size, calories, and nutrients.
Help our parents make good choices with the food we get.
live a healthy life; it’s time to take control of it! 
 
Spot the Block, the food labels provide
Nutrition facts of what’s packed inside.
Before you eat your food or quench your thirst –
You gotta Spot the Block, get your food facts first! 

Spot the Block, the food labels provide,
Nutrition facts of what’s packed inside
You don’t need permission, or supervision, for healthy living.
Watch your nutrition!

Get your food facts first. Go to spottheblock.com.