nu Understanding Food Labels Kimberly Williams SCI/241 08/02/2013 University Of Phoenix Understanding Food Labels Discuss and define what the 5/20 rule is according to the “Food Label and You” video and include an example from your own pantry. The 5/20 rule for nutrition means that if your food has 5% or less of daily value (DV) of nutrient than it is not a good source of food for your body. A food that has 20% of a nutrient or higher is an excellence source for you. There are nutrients like sodium that we need which has 5% nutrients and there certain kinds an example of the 5/20 would be Campbell’s noodle soup it only has 3% DV but around 20% DV Sodium in it which is not at all beneficial. Discuss the six key food label facts presented in the “How to Understand Nutritional Food Label” article that can help consumers understand food labels more effectively.
| Understanding Food Labels | SCI/241 | | | | | Attempting to understand food labels can be very confusing if one were to begin reading the labels without prior knowledge of how the labels work. Maintaining a healthy diet can be much easier if a person can remember the one simple rule, which applies to the percent daily values of a food. The 5/20 rule dictates that if a food has 5% or less of your daily value of a particular nutrient, then the food is not a good source of that nutrient. On the other hand, if a food has 20% or more of the daily value of a particular nutrient, the food is in fact a good source of that nutrient. This theory works inversely when applied to nutrients that aren’t good for you like saturated
This increase in whole-grains, fruits and vegetables and reduction in sodium are more in line with recommendations from healthcare professionals, who were concerned about the amount of calories and fat previously found in school lunch menus. According to the article, “Cafeteria Wars,” a decrease in funding for school lunches under President Reagan in the 1980s led to an increase in the use of cheaper, processed foods in schools. As a result of these changes, many fast-food companies, such as Taco Bell and McDonald’s began selling their products to
I need to analyze the types of carbohydrates that I am consuming and make sure that the majority are whole grains and nutrient dense. Protein 14.6% of kCal’s from my intake came from protein and according to the AMDR’s range of 10-35%, my protein intake is on the low side. I have to consume more protein to decrease my disease risk. Some examples of food that I should add to my diet are legumes, fish and skinless poultry. With the help of the Intake Compared to DRI report I was able to identify the nutrients in which I was deficient in during my three day analysis.
For instance, losing energy, feeling sick, might faint. People usually lie to their body every day by eating stuff that they are not supposed to do is because they do not know what they are really eating. Some people do not really care what they are eating as long it’s delicious, they would accept it. As matter fact, people worry more about their daily task than eating appropriately. In his article,” In defense of food “: Michael Pollen established “what is food” and why do American’s eat nonfood in such large quantities?” Definitely, I’m agree about food labels do provide enough information for consumers to make an informed choice about what to feed their bodies.
They increase their levels of sugar, sodium and fats. The central focus should be on their diet. Many people, including those who work for those major snack companies such as Nabisco and Hostess, state that eating junk food is fine, just as long as one exercises daily to burn off the calories. However, they don’t say that indulging in the snack may have consequences later in life such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, and asthma. Therefore, the focus should be more on the diet of the child rather than exercising.
For example: A Service user cannot understand a menu when It is present in a list form , so we could help them make their choice by getting images of meals they would be presented with to eat. Also try to explain the importance of a healthy diet. If the dilemma was to be a reoccurrence or become a bigger issue at meal times, it would be a good idea to report it to the NIC or the service users case manager to then discuss other options available with the chef. 2. Each service user is different and they all like/ dislike different foods.
Food Consumption Among American Teenagers American teenagers eat many different types of food. Some teenagers today are starting to pay attention to health warnings about what they put into their bodies. Those that do not will greatly impede how healthy they are later in their lives. There are so many food choices that can be made throughout each day. Lack of time due to homework, sports participation, and social lives can hurt healthful eating.
Hypotheses and the Scientific Method SC235: General Biology1: Human Perspectives Sabrina Helsel January 31, 2014 Assignment Question 1: Read the scenario below and then analyze what is wrong with the hypothesis given. Renee has noticed that a few of her friends have better eyesight than she does. She watches what they eat and then decides to come up with a hypothesis. Her hypothesis is as follows: My friends who eat tasty food for lunch have the best eyesight. Answer: The variable in the hypothesis, tasty food, is too vague and broad.
While it is more convenient to just pull through, it would be more cost efficient to get sandwich meat and freezer food; not to mention it’s healthier. Especially considering they sit for the majority of the time not burning even a small portion of the calories they intake compared to the average American. As for the graveyard shift doctors, nurses, etc. they have every option afforded to them as any other working man or woman. They may not be able to run to Applebee’s and get a fresh salad but just a little planning and they can bring their own meals.