“Nutrition Facts” Food labels:
Assignment Questions:
#1. Choose two different Nutrition Facts labels you saved from two different grocery store items. You may want to choose one from a food that you think is healthy, & one from a food you think is not as healthy nutritionally. Then, for each one: list parts of the food label you think are important; include additional comments regarding the different sections of the food label as related to the information from the lecture notes above. Did each food label turn out to be better or worse nutritionally than you originally thought?
#2. Given the information you have read above (& also can be from reputable key word search), in your own words define the terms: complete protein, and essential amino acid. Which sources of protein normally have all essential amino acids: animal or plant? How can you compensate for this if your main food source is vegetarian? What would be the main problem/body response to not having enough complete protein in your diet (reminder notes above)?
#3. Define ketones, and how they relate to a diet insufficient in carbohydrates/sugars. Are ketones safe at high levels (ie relying on fat stores for calories)?
#4. List one major function for each of: 4 vitamins, 4 minerals: so a total of eight.
#5. Imagine: if you were suddenly on a deserted island, & could only bring 5 different foods from the grocery store to survive on for a week, as healthy as possible, which 5 would you choose? Assume there is drinkable water on the island, but not refrigeration/freezer. Explain why you chose those 5 items.
