NUTRITION LABEL-able WEBQUEST

Name__________________________________________

Period__________

Task : http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/videos/CFSAN/HWM/hwmsk01.cfm
1. According to this website what the first 3 steps you need to
take when look at a nutrition facts label?
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2. All nutrition labels identify a serving size. This can be found in
a standardize measurement- give me an example of a standardize
measurement.
1. How else is a serving size measured?
2. 7. If you eat and drink ________ calories than you ______,
you will _______ weight.
3. 8. When considering how much is to much—think of this
generalized rule of thumb in regards to calories.
4. ______ is LOW
5. ______ is MODERATE
6. ______ is HIGH
When eating food---if you eat 2 serving sizes what must you
do to all the other information on then nutrition food label?
What does the percent daily value mean?
According to the website---when looking at a nutrition label
what sections should you limit your intake of?
According to the website what is a guide to %DV?
Eating too much _______________ fat may increase your
LDL (______) cholesterol which may increase your risk of
____________ _____________.
 Sodium is a component of _____________.
7. Fiber helps to keep you ____________.
Calcium is important to keep healthy __________.

8. How is a food label like a table of contents for your food?

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/labels.html

9. List 2 of your favorite physical activities and calculate how many calories you typically
burn in a 30 minute period.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/exercise/lookup

ACTIVITY 1- CALORIES BURNED_______

ACTIVITY 2- CALORIES BURNED_______

10. Find out how many calories are in a serving of your favorite junk food.

JUNKFOOD NAME______________________________________

SERVING SIZE___________________

CALORIES /SERVING___________________

11. How long would you have to exercise to burn off the calories of your favorite snack. (use
your answer from question to help answer)