GEN 195 PROJECT FALL 2021 by Amna Albannai https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf Misleading Food Labels en-us 2021-10-21 13:53:38 UTC 2023-02-21 23:16:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Group members : amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1833575077 Amna Yahya Albannai
Maryam Mohammed Humaid
Khulood Khalid Alahmed
Meera Isam Saif
Maytha Abdullah
]]> 2021-10-21 13:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1833575077 What is the effect of misleading food labels on human health, society, and the environment? amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1833577442 Health:
- In the short term, poor nutrition can contribute to stress, tiredness, and lower capacity to work,  
- Over time it can cause
  • overweight or obese
  • tooth decay
  • high blood pressure
  • high cholesterol
  • heart disease and stroke
  • type-2 diabetes

Society: 
  • Healthy labeled products are more expensive 
  • Causes confusion for customers.

]]> 2021-10-21 13:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1833577442 Survey Questions : amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1833579093 What should you avoid on food labels?
What does a food label make easy?
How often do you read food labels?
Do you think it's important to read the food label?
Do you tend to buy products that have"Natural" written on them?]]> 2021-10-21 13:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1833579093 Any interesting points about the topic : amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1833580585 The food label is an important communication tool that provides consumers with information about a product's composition, nutritional profile, and quantity of contents so that they can make product comparisons and selections. Consumers want this label information presented in an easy-to-understand and transparent way.

Nutrition labels state how many calories and nutrients are in a standard amount of the product — often a suggested single serving. 
Misleading labels can contain anything from misleading “green” claims or false “all-natural” claims to mislead organic claims or “raised without antibiotics” claims.





]]> 2021-10-21 13:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1833580585 What does a food label make easy? (Advantages) Why is misleading food labels an important topic? amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1834466920 1. It shows you some key nutrients that impact your health. 
2. You can use the label to support your personal dietary needs.
3. Look for foods that contain more of the nutrients you want to get more of and less of the nutrients you may want to limit. 
4. Help you compare and choose products more easily. 
5. Know what ingredients a food product contains.
6. Information about ingredients
7. Information about the nutrition values
8. May raise the awareness of people regarding their diet
9. May motivate people to eat healthier
10. Information regarding portion sizes
11. Helpful information for people suffering from diseases
12. Crucial for allergy sufferers
13. Less obesity and diabetes
14. May increase overall health levels
15. People may also raise their children in a healthier manner
16. Unhealthy products may vanish from the market
17. Economic benefits


]]> 2021-10-21 18:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1834466920 What should you avoid on food labels? amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1834486383 Nutrition Label Ingredients to Avoid:
Saturated Fat
Added Sugars
Trans-Fat
Palm Oil
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Potassium or sodium benzoate
White Flour, Rice, Pasta, and Bread
Sodium Nitrates and Sodium Nitrites]]> 2021-10-21 18:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1834486383 Pros and Cons: amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1834541360 2021-10-21 19:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1834541360 amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1834560277 2021-10-21 19:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1834560277 amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1834560845 2021-10-21 19:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1834560845 amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1834561767 2021-10-21 19:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1834561767 How do food labels mislead consumers? amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1837246815
  • Label says “Made with Whole Grains”
  • Label says “Multi-Grain” 
  • Label says “No Cholesterol” 
  • Label says “Natural” 
  • Label: Sugary junk food does not list sugar as the first ingredient.
]]> 2021-10-22 21:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1837246815 Presentation - Draft 1 amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1838351637 Activity Idea: Creating a Video + Images
  • Creating a video going to a Supermarket and buying healthy and unhealthy food and then comparing them. 
  • Taking pictures of food labels and comparing them.
]]> 2021-10-23 19:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1838351637 Survey amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1862188639 Creating 2 surveys
Comparing both findings
First survey: For family 
First survey: For classmates 
 
]]> 2021-11-02 16:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1862188639 Survey | Responses amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1868166480 First survey: For classmates
  • In this survey, the participants had more specific answers on what to avoid on a food label. For example, palm oil, saturated and trans fats, sodium, added sugar, and white flour.
  • Participants have more understanding of how food labeling is helpful. They mentioned that it makes nutrition counts/ portions and dietary choices easier. Also, helps decrease the number of obesity and diabetes.
  • All the participants think that’s important to read food labels. However, only 73% always read the food labels, and 20% of the participants sometimes read them.
  • 86.7% of the participants tend to buy products that have the word "natural" written on them.
First survey: For Family
  • Participants had more general answers on what to avoid on a food label. Like, fats, sugar, and oil.
  • Most participants think that food labels support personal dietary and allergy ingredients.
  • 100% of the participants think that’s important to read food levels. Yet, only 60% of them always read food labels and 26.7% sometimes read them. 
  • All participants buy products that have the word “natural” written on them.

 
]]> 2021-11-04 18:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1868166480 Cheerios Nestle Multi Whole grains Breakfast Cereal Pack amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1884079208 Claims: has seven vitamins.
Real: High in carbohydrates and sugar. Very low amounts of vitamins.]]> 2021-11-11 12:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1884079208 Almarai Cheese Slice Low Fat amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1884081654 Claim: low fat (less than 5%)
Real: 13% is saturated fats and 6% total fat, which both are considered moderate in fat.]]> 2021-11-11 12:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1884081654 Snapple “Juice Drink – All Natural” alalimaryam445 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1889422419 Claims: this is all “natural.” 
Real: +43.6g of sugar in 1 bottle.

]]> 2021-11-14 16:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1889422419 Unicorn fruit loops alalimaryam445 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1889429130 Claim: naturally tasty, no artificial colors or flavors.
Real: 8% of sugar and 15% of added sugar. Also has sugar and glucose syrup as the 2nd and 3rd ingredients.]]> 2021-11-14 16:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1889429130 Misleading Food Labels - Poster amnaalbannai1 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1897568958 2021-11-17 17:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1897568958 References: alalimaryam445 https://padlet.com/amnaalbannai1/qji0i356lqbs4vwf/wish/1907869784
  • https://www.foodmag.com.au/six-reasons-why-food-labelling-is-important/
  • https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/healthy+living/is+your+health+at+risk/the+risks+of+poor+nutrition
  • https://www.gaplesinstitute.org/5-misleading-food-labels/
  • https://www.health.com/food/16-most-misleading-food-labels
  • https://www.ceceliahealth.com/why-it-is-important-to-read-and-understand-food-labels/






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