Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. May not be reproduced or posted to a publicly accessible website. 48 Guide to Good Food Workbook Activity D Name ____________________________________________ Chapter 8 Date__________________ Period______________________ Comparing Labels for Healthy Choices Compare the food labels below and then answer the questions that follow. Chili Lasagna Front label Back label Front label Back label 1. Assume you like three bean chili and cheese lasagna equally well. Looking at only the front labels of the products above, which would you choose to buy? Explain your choice. _ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Compare the Nutrition Facts on the back labels of the two products. Check the correct box to answer each of the following questions. Chili Lasagna They are the same 2. Which product is lower in calories? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3. Which product is lower in total fat? ❑ ❑ ❑ 4. Which product is lower in saturated fat? ❑ ❑ ❑ 5. Which product is lower in trans fat? ❑ ❑ ❑ 6. Which product is lower in cholesterol? ❑ ❑ ❑ 7. Which product is lower in sodium? ❑ ❑ ❑ 8. Which product is higher in dietary fiber? ❑ ❑ ❑ 9. Which product is lower in total sugars? ❑ ❑ ❑ 10. Which product is lower in added sugars? ❑ ❑ ❑ 11. Which product is higher in protein? ❑ ❑ ❑ 12. Which product provides more vitamin D? ❑ ❑ ❑ 13. Which product provides more calcium? ❑ ❑ ❑ 14. Which product provides more iron? ❑ ❑ ❑ 15. Which product provides more potassium? ❑ ❑ ❑ 16. Based on your comparison of the Nutrition Facts labels, which product would you say is healthier? Explain your choice._ _______________________________________________________ _ __________________________________________________________________________________ High in Dietary Fiber Reduced Fat Tasty Trim Cheese Lasagna Hearty Home Three Bean Chili 5570 1 serving per container Serving size 1 meal (323g) Amount Per Serving Calories 280 Total Fat 8g 10% % Daily Value* Saturated Fat 2.5g 13% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 10 mg 3% Sodium 690 mg 30% Total Carbohydrate 43mg 16% Dietary Fiber 8g 29% Total Sugars 8g Includes 1g Added Sugars 2% Protein 10g *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Calcium 195mg 15% Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Potassium 803mg 17% Iron 2mg 10% 1 serving per container Serving size 1 meal (295g) Amount Per Serving Calories 240 Total Fat 4.5g % Daily Value* Saturated Fat 2.5g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 10 mg Sodium mg Total Carbohydrate 37mg Dietary Fiber 5g Total Sugars 7g Includes 1g Added Sugars Protein 10g *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Calcium 260mg 20% Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Potassium 518mg 11% Iron 1mg 6% 6% 13% 3% 25%4 13% 18% 2%