Nutrition and Exercise Physiology 1034: Introduction to Human Nutrition (16-Week)

Nutrition and Exercise Physiology 1034: Introduction to Human Nutrition (16-week) Keycode: 2523

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Lesson 1 Writing Assignment: Food Label/Calorie Calculation

Short Answer 11 questions, 20 points

Directions: Use the food label image on page 3 to answer questions 1–11. Credit will not be given if work is not shown—even if your answer is correct!

1. Are the Fiber One bars shown in the picture high or low fat or within the suggested guidelines for fat? How would you make this determination? Please describe and show your calculation. (3 points)

2. How many total grams of Fiber One bars are there in the box of bars? Please describe and show your calculation. (2 points)

3. What is the statement of identity for this item? (1 point)

4. Who was the food manufacturer? (1 point) 5. How many bars would you have to consume to meet or exceed the Percent Daily Value of fiber? Please describe and show your calculation. (2 points)

6. How many Calories are generated from the total carbohydrates in a Fiber One bar? Please describe and show your calculation. (2 points)

7. How many Calories are generated from the saturated fat in a Fiber One bar? Please describe and show your calculation. (2 points)

8. Given there are 29 grams of total carbohydrate in a Fiber One bar, 9 grams of dietary fiber, and 10 grams of sugars, what might account for the remaining 10 grams of total carbohydrate? (2 points)

9. Name three allergens that might be present in Fiber One bars? (3 points)

10. Are Fiber One bars a significant source of Vitamin A? (1 point)

11. What is the most prevalent ingredient by weight in Fiber One bars? (1 point)

Use this image to answer questions 1-11. Nutrition and Exercise Physiology 1034: Introduction to Human Nutrition (16-week) Lesson 1 Writing Assignment Keycode: 2523 Page 3

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