Using the food label will help you to choose a diet lower in saturated fat, cholesterol, and fat. This activity will allow you to compare food labels between two foods and learn how to make selections that meet your TLC Diet goals.
Note: Not all of the foods in this activity come wrapped in packages with food labels (e.g., fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, chicken, fish, and shellfish.) Because of a regulation, the 20 most popular fruits, vegetables and fresh fish should have nutrient information displayed in the store, either in posters, charts or labels. This information can be found in the appropriate section of the store, such as the produce section or fish counter. Also, many manufacturers and farmers are now voluntarily providing nutrient information on their own products. Check out your grocery store for the nutrient content of these foods.
What to do
Food labels for two different foods will appear on the screen. You will be asked a specific question that can only be answered by reading the food label.
For example:
According to the two food labels, which food is lower in saturated fat?