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The food label in Figure 11.28 lists the nutrients and other substances in a package of ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese. Based on your reading in this chapter, how would you rate this products healthiness in terms of fats and carbohydrates? Figure 11.28 Food labels are useful health tools. Information on a food label can be used to ensure that you get the nutrients you need without exceeding recommended limits on less healthy substances such as salt, sugar, and trans fats. At present, the USDA is considering major revisions to food labels. The proposed changes include showing realistic serving sizes and sugars added by the manufacturer, and printing the calorie content per serving in larger, bolder type so that it is easier for consumers to make informed choices about purchases of prepared foods. (Left: USDA, US Department of Agriculture; Right: FoodCollection/SuperStock)

In this nutritlon label for lasagna, you find that there is too much of a couple things for only one serving. Who eats only one serving of lasagna, anyway? If you eat two servings for dinner, you're getting way too much for one meal. What are the two nutrients that are excessive? Nutrition Facts 1.) Serving Information 4 servings per container Serving size 1 cup (227g) Amount per serving 2. Calories Calories 280 Quick Guide to percent Daily Value (%DV) % Daily Value Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 4.5g 23% - 5% or less is low Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 35mg Sodlum 850mg 12% · 20% or more is high 37% Total Carbohydrate 34g Dietary Fiber 4g Total Sugars 6g 12% 14% 3. Nutrients Indludes Og Added Sugars Proteln 15g 0% Vitamin D Omcg 0% Calcium 320mg 25% Iron 1.6mg Potassium 510mg 8% 10% The % Dally Value (DV) tels you how much a nutrient in a serving of tood contributes to a dally dlet 2,000 calorles a day is used for general nutrition advice. O a Sodium & Potassium Calcium & Saturated Fat…

Considering the health benefits of carbohydrate-rich foods, especially those that provide whole grains and fiber, what suggestions would you offer to a client who reports the following? Be sure to explain WHY!! I am clueless... :) Eats only 3 ounces of refined, sugary breads or cereals each day. Eats 1 cup of vegetables (usually french fries) each day. Drinks fruit juice once a day but never eats fruit. Eats cheese at least twice a day but does not drink milk. Eats large portions of meat at least twice a day. Eats hard candy two or three times a day.