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7 Nutrition
Activity A Lesson 7.1
Looking for Nutrients
The food you eat will have a major impact on your health. Food contains nutrients, which are
chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly. Examine
the three food labels to determine the nutritional value of each food. Then, answer the questions
that follow.

Caramel Coconut Cookies Orange Pineapple Greek Yogurt

Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts

1 serving per container 1 serving per container
Serving size 2 cookies (29g) Serving size medium orange (154g) Serving size 1 cup (150g)

Amount per serving Amount per serving Amount per serving

Calories 150 Calories 80 Calories 110
% Daily Value* % Daily Value* % Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 10% Total Fat 0g 0% Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 6g 30% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 60mg 3% Sodium 0mg 0% Sodium 85mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7% Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 11g Total Sugars 14g Total Sugars 12g
Includes 10g Added Sugars 20% Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Includes 7g Added Sugars 14%
Protein 1g Protein 1g Protein 12g

Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Vitamin D 3mcg 15%

Calcium 10mg 0% Calcium 40mg 3% Calcium 169mg 15%
Iron 0.6mg 2% Iron 0mg 0% Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 45mg 0% Potassium 250mg 5% Potassium 255mg 6%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in
a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories
a day is used for general nutrition advice. a day is used for general nutrition advice. a day is used for general nutrition advice.

1. Which food has the greatest amount of dietary fiber per serving?
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2. Which food has the least amount of dietary fiber per serving?
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 3. Why is it important to consume dietary fiber? (List four reasons.)
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4. Which food has the greatest amount of protein?
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5. What are three benefits of consuming protein?
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6. Examine the fat and cholesterol content of each food label. If Dominic has high cholesterol and
is at risk of heart disease, which food or foods should he avoid? Support your answer with
information from the food labels.
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7. Examine the vitamins in each food label. Refer to Figure 7.8 in the textbook to recall their
benefits. If Amulya requires the extra benefit of healing the inflammation within her body caused
by her arthritis, which food should she choose? Support your answer with information on the fat-
soluble vitamin responsible for this role of healing.
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8. Examine the minerals in each food label. Refer to Figure 7.9 in the textbook to recall their benefits.
Anemia is a common condition caused by lack of oxygen in the blood. Which food would reduce
a person’s risk of this condition by increasing oxygen to the tissues of the body? Support your
answer with information on the mineral responsible for this role.
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9. Which food is the most nutrient dense? Support your answer with nutrient information from the
food label.
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10. Which food is the least nutrient dense? Support your answer with nutrient information from the
food label.
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