POSTREADING ACTIVITY FOR NUTRITION LABELS

 

 

 

I.                  Directions:  Using your nutritional label and learning log, on the blank line preceding each topic, place the letter of the correct answer. 

 

A.  Campbells

B.  Progresso

C.  The same

D.  Neither

 

 ____1.This soup has the most sodium.

____2. This soup has the most calories.

 ____3. This soup has the most calories from fat.

____4.  This soup has the most saturated fat.

____5. This soup has the most cholesterol.

____6. This soup has the most total carbohydrates.

____7. This soup has the most dietary fiber.

____8. This soup has the most sugar.

____9. This soup has the most protein.

___10. This soup has 2 servings per container.

___11. This soup has a higher percent daily value of fat.

___12. This soup has a higher percent daily value of sodium.

___13. This soup has a higher percent daily value of total carbohydrates.

___14. This soup has a higher percent daily value of cholesterol.

 

II.               Directions: Pretend you are a nutrition reporter.  Write a editorial, 1 paragraph in length, for the local newspaper revealing your professional findings and opinions about which soup is better for you, Campbells or Progresso, if either.

 

III.    Directions:  Please submit this activity to the teacher with your nutrition labels.