Question

Using what you have learned about nutrition labels, label claims, and macronutrient calorie calculations, please answer the questions below. Each question is worth 7 points, for a total of 70 points.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container

Serving size 2/3 cup (55g)

Amount per 2/3 cup

Calories 230

% DV*

12% Total Fat 1g

5% Saturated Fat 1g

0% Cholesterol 0 mg

7%. Sodium 160 mg

12% Total carbs 37g

14% Dietary Fiber 4g

Protein 3g

1. How many servings are in the container?

2. What is the serving size?

3. How many calories would you consume if you consumed 1.5 servings of this product?

4. How many grams of total carbs are in each serving?

5. Would a serving of this product be considered a low sodium food?

6. Would this product be considered low cholesterol?

7. In ONE serving, what percent of total calories comes from fat?

8. In TWO servings, how many calories are provided by protein?

9. In THREE servings, how many calories are provided by carbohydrates?

10. Daily values are based on a diet of how many calories per day?

Answer 1

1. How many servings are in the container?

There are 8 servings in the container.

2. What is the serving size?

The serving size is 2/3 cup which is equivalent to 55 grams

3. How many calories would you consume if you consumed 1.5 servings of this product?

Since each cup gives 230 calories, 1.5 servings of this cup would give 345 calories.

4. How many grams of total carbs are in each serving?

There are 37 grams of total carbs in each total serving of 55 grams which is 2/3 cup.

5. Would a serving of this product be considered a low sodium food?

No, this would not be considered as a product of low sodium food as 7% sodium which is 160mg.

6. Would this product be considered low cholesterol?

This product would not be considered as low cholestrol but a zero cholestrol product since there is not cholestrol in this product.

7. In ONE serving, what percent of total calories comes from fat?

calories from fat for 1 gram = 9 calories (normal fat)

8. In TWO servings, how many calories are provided by protein?

3g protein in one serving. Each gram of protein = 4 calories, therefore 3 X 4 = 12 calories. 2 servings = 24 calories.

9. In THREE servings, how many calories are provided by carbohydrates?

Carb provide 4 calories per gram so 37 grams X 3 servings = 111 grams = 444 calories for 3 servings.

10. Daily values are based on a diet of how many calories per day?

2000 - 3000 calories per day for males and 1600 - 2400 for women per day.