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GUINTU, LAURON, SANTIAGO, SERNA, YAP ​M2A1
Subject and Section: Activity Title:
ABI_1101 | DBP11A READ THE LABELS

FOOD PACK WRAPPER

Table 1. Ingredients of Alaska Yogurt Drink

CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS

Sugar Milk
Guar gum Whey Powder
Fructose
Stabilizer (Pectin)
Fiber

LIPIDS VITAMINS/MINERALS

Milk Fats Calcium (​Inorganic​)

Saturated Fats Stabilizer (Sodium Polyphosphate, Inorganic)

CONCLUSION:

Yogurt is a dairy product made of fermented milk which makes it rich in calcium and proteins. It is also
a great source of vitamins and minerals and is mostly eaten by people who want to have a better diet.
The consumption of yogurt can strengthen and protect bones and teeth and prevent digestive
diseases. Moreover, yogurt contains ​Lactobacillus bulgaricus​ and a probiotic bacterium known as
Streptococcus thermophilus​ which are both considered as “good” bacteria and strengthens the
immune system. ​Lactobacillus bulgaricus ​can be found in the digestive tract and is said to be a good
anti-inflammatory supplement. On the other hand, ​Streptococcus thermophilus i​ mproves the
gastrointestinal tract of a person. Although yogurts do not necessarily affect the human body
negatively, the addition of sugar and other additives when consuming it makes it less beneficial for
the person.

FOOD PACK WRAPPER

Table 2. Ingredients of Chicken Noodles

CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS

Wheat flour Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Soy Milk Whey powder
Sugar
Starch
Fiber
Guar gum
Dehydrated Chives

LIPIDS VITAMINS/MINERALS

Vegetable oil Vitamin A (Organic)

Saturated Fat Calcium (Inorganic)
Iron (Inorganic)
Sodium (Inorganic)
Iodized Salt (Inorganic)

CONCLUSION:

This kind of pack noodles is not nutritious as it contains 1792 mg of sodium for every 55g serving
while the entire pack is 330g and if a person eats the entire pack, they go over the recommended
intake of sodium which is 3000g per day. Furthermore, this processed food contains flavor enhancers
specifically Disodium Guanylate which is composed of compounds that can raise uric acid levels in the
human body. Excess consumption of sodium leads to diseases such as heart stroke, hypertension, and
kidney damage. Instant noodles are versatile enough to take the place of a meal however, these
processed food should only be consumed occasionally.

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