NUTRI300 - Nutrition

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Assignment:  Understanding Food Labels (30 pts.)

                                                                                          Name  __________________
                                                                                          

Instructions:
*  Use a food label which has the "Nutrition Facts" printed
     on it.  The food must contain grams of carbohydrate, fat, and protein.

*  Complete the following chart using the information on your food
    label.

*  Your answers must be put in the appropriate spaces on this form. 
    Answers by themselves will not be accepted.

*  Penalty for not following the instructions = -10 pts.

2.  Determine the % kcals supplied by fat for 1 serving of the
     product:  (3 pts.)

              ___ kcal from fat divided by __total kcal/serving X 100= __% fat Kcal

3.  (a)  Looking at the above chart, is the total Calories/serving in (g)
           exactly the same number as your answer in (o)? 
 
              ___Yes ___No  (1 pt.)

      (b)  Why do you suppose they are not always exactly equal? 
            (2 pts.)

4.  Why is it useful to have a list of everything present in a food
     product?  (2 pts.)

5.  In what order are ingredients listed on any label?  (1 pt.)



6.  Is there food allergen information given on your package? ___Yes ___No
     (1 pt)

     Which food allergens are listed?

7.  What did you learn about labels through doing this activity? (5 pts.)
     Be thorough in responding to this question. It's worth 5 points...