Chemistry/Biology Chapter 1.4 Food and nutrition labeling by https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me en-us 2016-06-06 04:59:34 UTC 2024-06-28 08:48:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Why read food labels? ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113741882 We should read food labels so that we know which food is healthier(food marked with healthier choice symbol) or what particular food has nutrient claims.
Also, food labels shows us the ingredients used to make a product
We can also know more about the nutritional information of the food.]]> 2016-06-06 05:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113741882 What is stated on food labels? ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113742435
  • Date Marking
  • Product name
  • Ingredient List
  • Nutritional Information Panel
  • Usage Instructions
  • Manufacturer's Details
  • Net Weight
    • ]]>     2016-06-06 05:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113742435     Ingredient List ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113742851 It states the ingredients used to make the food like a recipe.
    The ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. i.e. the first ingredient listed on the ingredient list means the food contains that ingredient the most.]]>     2016-06-06 05:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113742851     Nutrition information panel ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113742948 It states the quantity of nutrients present in the food
    This includes the serving size, the weight per serving and the quantity of nutrients found in 1 serving and 100 g of the food.
    Serving size is the recommended amount of food to be eaten for one serving. It is provided in familiar units. To know the total servings, we should look at the servings per container.]]>     2016-06-06 05:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113742948     % Daily Value ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113743195 It is a comparison of a particular nutrient with the daily recommendation.
    It tells us the quantity of the particular nutrient in one serving of the food when compared to the recommended nutrient intake for the whole day.
    It can also determine if a serving of food has large amount of a particular nutrient or small amount of a particular nutrient

    %Daily value of a particular nutrient = (Amount of nutrients per serving/The recommended daily intake of the nutrient) * 100%

    A food with less than 5% daily value of a nutrient is deemed low in that nutrient
    A food with more than 5% daily value of a nutrient is deemed high in that nutrient]]>     2016-06-06 05:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113743195     Trans Fats ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113743403 are actually formed when liquid vegetable oil is hydrogenated(a chemical reaction). They will become solid fats after hydrogenation. Trans-fats are used to extend shelf life and flavor stability.
    Trans-fats are like saturated fats(it has no double bonds in its molecules like trans-fats). Thus, I will increase LDL cholesterol(bad) and decrease HDL cholesterol(good) which can lead to cardiovascular heart disease.]]>     2016-06-06 05:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113743403     Healthier Choice symbol ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113743664 It is administered by Health Promotion Board and it lets consumers make better choices.
    The healthier choice symbol generally indicate that the food are lower in saturated fats and sodium and the food has higher dietary fibre.
    Also, the healthier choice symbol wants to remind us to eat all food in moderation. 

    Reference: 2015. Make a healthier choice today! [Photograph] Singapore: HealthHub. Available from: http://goo.gl/6zqrHr [Accessed: 6 June 2016]]]>     2016-06-06 05:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113743664     Cholestrol ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744241 leads to the accumulation of fat deposits on the blood vessel's wall which can lead to heart disease.]]> 2016-06-06 05:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744241 Sodium ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744319 increases blood pressure which can lead to heart disease and kidney disease]]> 2016-06-06 05:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744319 Saturated Fats ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744356 increases LDL cholesterol(bad) and decrease HDL cholesterol(good) which could cause cardiovascular disease]]> 2016-06-06 05:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744356 Dietary Fibre ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744424 prevents constipation and reduce the risk of contracting heart disease and colon cancer]]> 2016-06-06 05:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744424 Calcium ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744471 promotes strong bones and reduce the risk of contracting osteoporosis]]> 2016-06-06 06:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744471 Vitamin C ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744490 strengthen your immune system]]> 2016-06-06 06:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744490 Iron ronaldoyee_161 https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744517 promote production of red blood cells]]> 2016-06-06 06:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ronaldoyee_161/5ts92asy84me/wish/113744517