Discussion Post: Nutrition Tools- Standards & Guidelines
Food labels are a primary source of information for consumers trying to make a healthy diet. Consumers who understand how to read labels are best able to use the information to establish healthful eating patterns. Do you know what foods to select or how much to consume for a healthy diet?
For this discussion, choose a food label from a favorite snack, take a picture of the Nutrition Facts on the food label. Upload the picture to the discussion post and answer the following.
Watch the YouTube video: "The Nutrition Facts Label, the latest design from FDA"
Download and use the "What's on the Nutrition Facts Label" here to answer the questions: Nutrition Facts Label.
a) Who is the manufacturer of your product?
b) Define "serving size"?
c) What is the total number of serving sizes per package or container of your selected food?
d) Define % daily value mean?
e) Provide the calories per serving of your selected food label
f) Provide the total fat of your selected food label
g) Provide the cholesterol of your selected food label
h) Provide the sodium of your selected food label
i) Provide the carbohydrates of your selected food label
j) Share with your peers if you were surprised by the nutritional values of your selected food label.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.