Assignment 11A
Answer all of the following questions to the
best of your ability in complete sentences on another piece of paper.
1. Compare and contrast the foods assessed in
Labels A and B. How are the nutrients found in these foods similar? How are the
nutrients different? Support your conclusions with evidence.
2. Examine the nutritional label below. Would you recommend
that the food described and assessed be consumed on a regular basis? Support
your answer with reasoning and evidence.
Assignment 11B
Recently, the Center for Science in the
Public Interest has examined current food labels and put forth recommendations
for changes to the labels mandated by the Food and Drug Administration. Examine
the proposed changes and answer the following questions.
1. Summarize the changes made to current
labels.
2. What is your opinion on these proposed
changes? Support your reasoning.
3. Getting political, do you think the
government has the right to mandate that companies include detailed information
about the healthfulness of their food products?
Questions to ponder to help you answer #3:
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Being that you are (or almost are
) an adult, who has the right to tell you what you can eat?
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Should foods high in fat or sugar
be regulated by the government (ex. taxed like cigarettes)?
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If there is evidence that eating
choices can cause harm to one’s health, does the government have a right to
protect its citizens? Or does it have a duty? Or is individual liberty the most
important factor to protect?
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