Using the food label will help you to choose a diet lower in
saturated fat, cholesterol, and fat. This activity will allow you to compare
food labels between two foods and learn how to make selections that meet your
dietary goals.
Note: Not all of the foods in
this activity come wrapped in packages with food labels (e.g., fresh fruits and
vegetables, meat, chicken, fish, and shellfish.) Because of a regulation, the
20 most popular fruits, vegetables and fresh fish should have nutrient
information displayed in the store, either in posters, charts or labels. This
information can be found in the appropriate section of the store, such as the
produce section of fish counter. Also, many manufacturers and farmers are now
voluntarily providing nutrient information on their own products. Check out
your grocery store for the nutrient content of these foods.
What to do
Food labels for two different foods will appear on the screen. You
will be asked a specific question that can only be answered by reading the food
label.
For example:
According to the two food labels, which food is lower in saturated fat?
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