How much is a serving size?

Use the food label above to answer the questions: 

1. How much is a serving size?

2. How many servings are in the entire package?

3. How many calories are in each serving?

4. If one person eats a whole package, how many calories are consumed??

5. How many calories come from total fat?

6. What is % DV in 3 servings for the following nutrients. Is this high or low. Remember

% DV >20 High

% DV < 5 Low

Cholesterol _____ Sodium _____ Fiber _____

Saturated fat _____

Calcium _____

7. Does this product contain Trans fat? If yes, what is the source of the Trans fat (check ingredient list)

8. Is this pasta made of 100% whole wheat? Why?

9. What is the predominant ingredient in this product?

10. Write a short essay and answer the following questions:

· Describe the key nutrients on the nutrition facts label and identify the healthy and unhealthy nutrients.

· How would you use the nutrition facts label to make healthy food choices?

· If you want to choose a healthy lunch do you think this product is healthy? Explain why?

Your short essay must be:

· At least 250 words long, double-spaced.

· Typed in 12-points Times New Roman.

· Margins are 1 inch on all sides.

· Work cited at the end of the paper (APA format)

· Please be sure to check for grammatical and spelling errors.

Name:———————————

Creamy Deluxe Aged Cheddar

INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC PASTA

(ORGANIC ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR),

CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK,

CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, NON -ANIMAL

ENZYMES), HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN

OIL, SKIM MILK, CREAM, WHEY, SODIUM

PHOSPHATE, SALT, NATURAL BUTTER

AND CHEESE FLAVOR, SODIUM ALGINATE,

LACTIC ACID, ORGANIC ANNATTO

EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), XANTHAN GUM.

CONTAINS WHEAT AND MILK INGREDIENTS.