Chapter 2, Problem II3DWPA

The food label in Figure 11.28 lists the nutrients and other substances in a package of ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese. Based on your reading in this chapter, how would you rate this products healthiness in terms of fats and carbohydrates? Figure 11.28 Food labels are useful health tools. Information on a food label can be used to ensure that you get the nutrients you need without exceeding recommended limits on less healthy substances such as salt, sugar, and trans fats. At present, the USDA is considering major revisions to food labels. The proposed changes include showing realistic serving sizes and sugars added by the manufacturer, and printing the calorie content per serving in larger, bolder type so that it is easier for consumers to make informed choices about purchases of prepared foods. (Left: USDA, US Department of Agriculture; Right: FoodCollection/SuperStock)

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

Look at the nutrition labels for a Blueberry Nutrigrain Bar and a Blueberry RX Bar, also paying close attention to the ingredient lists provided in each. Answer the following questions: What is the difference between total sugars and added sugars? How do the total sugars and added sugars differ in these two bars? What are the biggest differences in the ingredient lists in these bars? Choose one ingredient that you have not heard of from the list from either bar. Explain to the class what the ingredient is and what its purpose is.