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Read the two articles below by clicking on the links.How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts LabelLinks to an external site.Understanding Ingredients on Food LabelsLinks to an external site.Then, complete the attached assignment.Food Label AssignmentActions
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Food Label Assignment
Name ________________________________________________
Select one food label from the foods you commonly eat. Be sure the label has a minimum of four
ingredients on it. Take a picture of the label including the nutrition facts and the ingredients and
submit it with your completed assignment. Then answer the following questions about the food item.
To help you answer questions 9, 10, and 11. There are 9 calories per gram of fat, 4 calories per gram of
protein, and 4 calories per gram of carbohydrates.
Name of Food ________________________________________________________________
1. What are the first four ingredients? (4 points)
2. What is the serving size listed on the label? (1 Point)
3. How many calories per serving? (1 Point)
4. How many servings per container? (1 Point)
5. How many grams of saturated fat per serving? (1 Point)
6. How many grams of total fat per serving? (1 Point)
7. How many grams of protein per serving? (1 Point)
8. How many grams of carbohydrates per serving? (1 Point)
9. How many calories of total fat per serving? Please, show your math. (1 Point)
10. How many calories of protein per serving? Please, show your math. (1 Point)
11. How many calories of carbohydrates per serving? Please, show your math. (1 Point)
12. How much sodium per serving? (1 Point)
13. How many grams of fiber? (1 Point)
14. How much cholesterol per serving? (1 Point)
15. Does the product contain vitamins? Which ones? (1 Point)
16. Does the product contain minerals? Which ones? (1 Point)
17. Do you think this is a healthy or nutritious food choice? Why or why not? Write a minimum of 1
paragraph. (6 Points)
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