a food product
Obtain food labels for two different brands of a food product you normally consume and complete the “Label Comparison” activity that follows:
LABEL COMPARISON
Compare the label information:
| Brand A | Brand B | |
| 1. Brand | ||
| 2. Ingredients | ||
| 3. Serving size | ||
| 4. Servings/container | ||
| 5. Calories/serving | ||
| 6. Calories from fat | ||
| 7. % of total kcal from fat | ||
| 8. Protein/serving | __________ g | __________ g |
| 9. Carbohydrate/serving | __________ g | __________ g |
| 10. Sodium | _________ mg | _________ mg |
| 11. Sugars/serving | __________ g | __________ g |
| 12. Dietary fiber | __________ g | __________ g |
Which of the foods is the most nutrient dense and is the healthier option? Explain why. (1 paragraph)
Identify your favorite fast food restaurant and list your typical food and beverage selections offered by the establishment. Access the fast food establishment’s online nutrition facts and analyze your meal for nutrient content listed in the table below. Also provide the total kcal, and %DV for fat, saturated fat, sodium, and fiber. Suggest ways you can adjust your fast food and beverage choices to improve energy and nutrient intakes while minimizing saturated fat levels.
Favorite Fast Foods Analysis
Fast Food Restaurant: __________________________
| Menu Item | Portion | Calories | Fat
(g) |
Saturated Fat (g) | Sodium
(mg) |
Vitamin A
(mcg) |
Vitamin C
(mg) |
Calcium
(mg) |
