Question

Students are asked to calculate the total fat and saturated fat content of 2 favorite packaged fast food items.Using the calculation table below, you will estimate the total fat and saturated fat contents of each packaged food item. Some food labels already have the percentage calculation completed, which will eliminate the need for completing the calculation. Once you identify the fat content you will then identify what modifications might make the food healthier or an alternative food item that might be a healthier selection for the future. You will create a word document that includes both favorite food descriptions, and the total fat contents listed for both items selected. You will also write a narrative with a comparison of these items, including some healthier choices. The assignment must be completed and submitted prior to Sunday evening by 11:59 PM How to calculate the fat content: Using Nutrient labels: Fats calculation: 1. Using the product's Nutrition Facts panel found on the labels from the two different packaged foods that contain fat, answer the following questions Product #2_ • Name each product #1 #2 • How many calories (Kcal) are in one serving of each food? Product #1_ • How many grams of fat, trans fat, and cholesterol are in a serving? - Product #1 _grams of fat _grams of saturated fat grams of trans fat - Product #2 grams of fat _grams of saturated fat grams of trans fat - Calculate the percentage of total calories (kcal)/serving that are from saturated fat. First: multiply the number of grams of saturated fat by 9. Second: divide the number of calories (kcal) contribute by saturated fat by the total number of calories (kcal) per serving. Product 1___ grams of saturated fat X 9 calories=___calories of saturated fat/serving _% total calories/serving contributed by saturated fat. (To obtain the percentage, move the decimal point two places to the right remove the decimal point and insert % symbol). Product2___grams of saturated fat X 9 calories= ____calories of saturated fat/serving _% total calories/serving contributed by saturated fat. (To obtain the percentage, move the decimal point two places to the right, remove the decimal point, and insert % symbol).

Answer 1

Products 1:        Products2:

Calories are in one serving of food products 1:    UNIBIC Oatmeal Cookies; 499Kcl

    

Calories are in one serving of food Products2: PARLE Chatkeens Moong Dal;   493Kcl

How many grams of fats trans fat and cholesterol r in a serving

Product 1

        23.4g Grams of fat

        13.5g Grams of saturated fat

         0g Grams of trans fat

Product 2

       21g Grams of fat

       6g Grams of saturated fat

     0g Grams of trans fat

Product 1   13.5 grams of saturated fats X 9 calories = 121.5 calories of saturated fats /serving

12150 % total calories/ serving contributed by saturated fats

Product 1   6 grams of saturated fats X 9 calories = 54 calories of saturated fats /serving

5400 % total calories/ serving contributed by saturated fats