Human Nutrition
Module 06 Assignment - The Value of Food Labels
Scenario:
You are at the grocery store and want to buy some crackers, but you want to choose the healthiest
option. You are considering two different brands and decide to compare the nutrition labels on the
boxes. The image below shows what you see for Cracker A and for Cracker B.
Instructions:
Apply what you have learned in the course, and answer the following questions using complete
sentences that reflect proper spelling/grammar.
1. What major differences do you see between the nutrients in these brands?
 First off, the major differences I see in both are that in Cracker A, the Sodium is
almost 3 times more because the serving size in increased in Cracker A. There is mor
Iron in Cracker B. Lastly, The saturated fat is super high in Cracker A and Low in B.
2. What are the serving sizes for each brand? Why is it important to note serving sizes when
comparing?
 Serving size in Cracker A is per 9 Crackers and serving size in Cracker B is per 4
crackers. Serving size does not mean the whole package or can, it means a specific
number of what is inside. So it is important because everyone should know that per
serving means a specific amount.
3. Are either of these crackers low in sodium according to current recommendations? What
are the current sodium recommendations for a food to be considered “low sodium?”
 Well, Cracker B may have a lower sodium that Cracker B, but it is still a plenty full.
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Human Nutrition
Module 06 Assignment - The Value of Food Labels

According to the CDC.Gov, “recommend that Americans consume less than 2,300
milligrams (mg) of sodium per day as part of a healthy eating pattern. adults eat
more sodium than they should—an average of more than 3,400 mg each day.”
https://www.cdc.gov/salt/pdfs/sodium_dietary_guidelines.pdf
4. Which cracker (“A” or “B” brand) should someone choose if they are trying to eat less fats
(both saturated and trans fat), less sodium, and more fiber?
 They should go for Cracker B Because it is healthier and more in the consumers
interest, even though the servings are cut by half.
5. In your opinion, which is the “healthier” cracker snack? Explain your reasoning.
 In my opinion, both are dangerous and should not be eaten as a type of “food”
because of the high sodium and saturated and trans fats. If I did have to choose
though, it would be Cracker B of course.
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