Assignment: Food Label and Health
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.
Complete the Food Label and Health assignment by providing at least a 350-word response in APA format to this assignment. Included the following:
· Discuss what the 5/20 rule is according to the "Food Label and You" video. Include an example of a food label from your own pantry, clearly stating how the rule applies to specific nutrients on the food label.
· Outline how the 5/20 rule wouldbe applied to at least two chronic diseases. For the diseases mentioned, which nutrients should be reduced or increased?
· Discuss the proposed Food Label changes outlined in the Textbook, explaining how the changes would help consumers understand food labels more effectively.
· Examine the food labels for three food items in your own pantry or refrigerator. Name the food products and build a list or a chart, indicating the followincomponents:
o Total calories per serving
o Percentage of calories from fat
o Total amount of carbohydrates (in grams)
o Total amount of protein (in grams)
o Total amount of fiber (in grams)
· From your knowledge of nutrient intake and their associated chronic disease risks, are there changes you would make for the food labels examined?
Organization & Tone
· The tone is appropriate.
· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
· The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
Mechanics
· The paper-including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page- is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and reference page.
· Rules of spelling, grammar usage, and punctuation are followed.
· Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.
In this assignment you will analyze food labels, list the nutrient classes and their functions, and summarize the consequences of overnutrition and undernutrition.