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What is the primary purpose of the Nutrition Facts panel on a food label?
What is the primary purpose of the Nutrition Facts panel on a food label?
According to the Nutrition Facts panel shown in Figure 5.11, what is the total amount of carbohydrate in one serving of the food?
According to the Nutrition Facts panel shown in Figure 5.11, what is the total amount of carbohydrate in one serving of the food?
How can you estimate the grams of starch in a serving of food using the Nutrition Facts panel?
How can you estimate the grams of starch in a serving of food using the Nutrition Facts panel?
According to the ingredients list shown in Figure 5.12, what type of carbohydrate is present in the crackers?
According to the ingredients list shown in Figure 5.12, what type of carbohydrate is present in the crackers?
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What is the primary difference between the Nutrition Facts panel shown in Figure 5.11 and the ingredients list shown in Figure 5.12?
What is the primary difference between the Nutrition Facts panel shown in Figure 5.11 and the ingredients list shown in Figure 5.12?
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According to the Concept CHECKPOINT, what is the total amount of carbohydrate in a serving of the ready-to-eat cereal?
According to the Concept CHECKPOINT, what is the total amount of carbohydrate in a serving of the ready-to-eat cereal?
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What is the estimated amount of starch in the serving of the ready-to-eat cereal according to the Concept CHECKPOINT?
What is the estimated amount of starch in the serving of the ready-to-eat cereal according to the Concept CHECKPOINT?
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Why is it important to read the ingredients list in addition to the Nutrition Facts panel?
Why is it important to read the ingredients list in addition to the Nutrition Facts panel?
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Study Notes
Nutrition Facts Panel
- Consumers can learn about carbohydrate content in packaged foods and beverages by reading the Nutrition Facts panel.
- The panel lists grams of total carbohydrate, sugars, and dietary fiber in a serving.
Carbohydrate Content
- Total carbohydrate in a serving is the sum of sugars, fiber, and starch.
- To estimate starch content, add the grams of total sugars and fiber, then subtract from total carbohydrate.
Example: Cookies
- A serving of cookies (5 cookies) contains 24g of total carbohydrate.
- Breakdown: 11g of total sugars, 10g of added sugars, and 0g of fiber.
- Starch content: 13g (24g - 11g - 0g).
Example: Crackers
- Ingredients list shows different sources of carbohydrate compared to the cookies label.
- Added sugars can be identified in the ingredients list.
Concept Checkpoint
- A serving of ready-to-eat cereal contains 44g of total carbohydrate, 5g of dietary fiber, 15g of total sugars, and 3g of added sugars.
- Starch content: 26g (44g - 15g - 3g).
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Learn how to compare carbohydrate contents of packaged foods by using the Nutrition Facts panel. This quiz will test your understanding of total carbohydrates, sugars, and dietary fiber in packaged foods and beverages.
