Assignment 4 label reading worksheet part 1 of 2
Assignment 4: Label Reading Worksheet (Part 1 of 2)
(10 Points)
Instructions:
1. For this assignment, you need to choose two food items (with labels) that you eat on a regular basis.
2. Using the nutrition label and the list of ingredients, complete the table below. If you do not have
access to the label of the food you would like to use, you can conduct a google search to find it. The
nutrition label for most foods are now available online.
Food #1:
Name of the Product/Food
(Include the brand, if appropriate)
Manufacturer
Serving Size and Grams
Calories Per Serving
Total Calories in the Product
(Multiply kcal/serving by the total
number of servings)
Total Fat (g) and % DV
Saturated Fat (g) and % DV
Trans Fat (g)
Is “Hydrogenated ___” or
“Partially Hydrogenated ___”
listed in the ingredients?
Cholesterol (mg)
Sodium (mg) and % DV
Total Carbohydrate (g) and % DV
Dietary Fiber (g)
Food #2:
Total Sugar (g)
Added Sugars (If applicable)
Protein (g)
List the Vitamins and Minerals
and the amounts included in the
food.
List any claims displayed on the
label (e.g., “Sugar Free,”
“Enriched,” “Fortified,” “Good
Source.”
Total Number of Ingredients in
the Product
List the First 5 Ingredients Found
in the Food
Using the information above, in just a few sentences, tell me which of these foods is a better/healthier choice,
and why. If you cannot decide on which food is healthier, tell me why that is.
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