FOOD LABEL EXERCISE

Name _____________________

Using a label from a food item that you have recently consumed answer the following questions. Items 1, 2, and 3 are three of the items required by law to appear on a food label. List them for your food package.

1. The common name of the product. ____________________________

2. The name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

3. The net contents in terms of weight, measure, or count. ___________

4. What nutrient claims, if any, are made on the front of the package?

5. What health claims, if any, are made regarding the product?

Ingredient List

6. List the ingredient that is present in the greatest proportion by weight.

7. List the ingredient that is present in the second greatest proportion by weight.

Nutrition Facts Panel

8. List the following nutrition information for the product:

Serving size: ____________

Servings per container ____________

Calories per serving ____________

Nutrition Facts Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Total Fat (g) ________________ ____________

Saturated Fat (g) ________________ ____________

Cholesterol (mg) ________________ ____________

Sodium (mg) ________________ ____________

Total Carbohydrate (g) ________________ ____________

Dietary Fiber (g) ________________ ____________

Sugars (g) ________________ ____________

Protein (g) ________________ ____________

Vitamin A ________________ ____________

Vitamin C ________________ ____________

Calcium ________________ ____________

Iron ________________ ____________

*Based on a 2000 calorie diet:

9. List the % Daily Values that appear to be high or low for this product.

10. In what ways can the information from a food label help you eat a better diet?