Chapter 2, Problem II2DWPA

On a food product, such as Fita Crackers: (base on the pictures attached below) Questions: 1. Are there any other nutrients (aside from carbohydrates, fat, and proteins) found on the product? If yes, which among these nutrients has the highest percent daily value? 2. Is the information found on the nutrient information congruent with the stated ingredients? Why or Why not? 3. Decide on whether this food sample can be eaten often or sparingly and justify

Energy Drinks and Soda 1) Pick an energy drink or soda. ​Examples: red bull, 5 hour energy, monster, rock star, Coke, Pepsi, etc.. 2) Review the ingredients- list which are familiar from class (ex: thiamin, a B vitamin), and which ones we ​have not covered as nutrients (ex: guarana, taurine). All ingredients should be categorized. And then answer these questions ​Why are nutrients we have covered, such as B-vitamins, included in these beverages? ​Do you think ingredients in these drinks are regulated? ​How much caffeine is in the drink compared to 1 cup (8oz) of coffee? ​Does your drink have weight loss claims? What claims are on the package? ​Are you comfortable consuming energy drinks and soda? Do unfamiliar ingredients concern you?

Based on the information in Chapter 3, evaluate the nutritional label of a food item, either one in the supermarket or one that you have available.  Make sure your ingredient list on that label has at least five (5) ingredients. Please discuss the answers to the following questions: List the individual ingredients by category (carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and additives). Using the information from your textbook, explain the function and relative safety of the identified ingredients. Find a similar organic food item and contrast the ingredients including the food additives to the original product. What did you find in your comparison? What is the relative safety of the organic variation?