Activities 7

Nutrition Guides

http://www.hersheys.com/consumer/nutrition/chart/chocolate.html

http://www.snickers.com/info/#nutri

Collect the nutritional information from labels or visit the web sites above. Record the name of the item and the nutritional information in the chart.

Type of Product Weight Calories Calories Total Fat Saturated Cholesterol Sodium Total Carbohydrates Protein Calcium
  g   from Fat g (% DV) Fat g (% DV) mg (% DV) mg (% DV) g (% DV) g % RDI
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     

Compare the chocolate items to different fruits, potato chips, pretzels, and carrots.

Now look for the following items:

Snack Item

Percentage of  Nutrient
  Protein Vitamin A Vitamin C Thiamin Riboflavin Niacin Calcium Iron
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
  1. Which snack had the best variety of nutrients?
  2. Which snack contained the most iron?
  3. Which snack had the most protein?
  4. What were the best snacks for Vitamins A and C?