Food and Nutrition Scavenger Hunt Lab Assignment
1. Find 2 cereals and 2 breads that are excellent sources of fiber. Give the serving size and grams of fiber per serving for each.
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2. Find 2 brands of margarine or spread that would be a “healthier” alternative to regular margarine. (Hint: Think heart healthy fat and look for health claims on the label)
Brand: ________________________________ Serving Size: __________
Total Fat: ________ Saturated Fat: ________ Unsaturated Fat: ________ Brand: ________________________________ Serving Size: __________
Total Fat: ________ Saturated Fat: ________ Unsaturated Fat: ________
3. Compare the following different types of dairy. List serving size and grams of protein and fat for each.
Cheddar Cheese:_______________________ 2% Cheddar Cheese:___________________ Regular Cream Cheese: _____________________ 1⁄3 Less Fat CC:_________________________ Fat-Free Cream Cheese:______________________
Whole Milk: ____________________________ Skim Milk: ____________________________
4. Find a corn or potato chip that is also available in a baked version. Compare kcals, total fat, and saturated fat of both.
Brand & Name of Regular: ________________________ Serving Size: _________ Nutrition Facts: __________________________________________________________
Brand & Name of Baked: ________________________ Serving Size: __________ Nutrition Facts:___________________________________________________________
Name two different brands of soy milk and provide the following nutrition information Brand & Flavor: ___________________ Serving Size: ________ cals/serving: ________ Total Carbs: ________ Sugar: ________ Protein: ________ Total Fat: