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Learning Activity

Learning Activity 5:

Take two or more nutrition facts tables (NFT) of similar food products and compare their nutritional value. Use this interactive tool to compare two similar products.

  1. What is the main difference? What nutritional facts are the same or similar? Based on your comparison, which would be a better product to purchase? Give reasons for each product.
  2. Compare two similar products and determine which one is more nutritious. Determine why a product with a higher calcium % DV should be chosen over a product that has a high % DV of saturated fat. Why is a product with a low sodium content preferred? Explain the function of sodium and its health benefits.

 

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