FOOD label & Health

Complete the Food Label and Health assignment by providing a response of at least 300 words in APA format to this assignment. Include the following:

• Discuss what the 5/20 rule is according to the Food Label and You video. Include an example of a food label from your own pantry, clearly stating how the rule applies to specific nutrients on the food label.
• Outline how the 5/20 rule would be applied to at least two chronic diseases. For the diseases mentioned, which nutrients should be reduced or increased?
• Discuss the proposed Food Label changes outlined in the Textbook explaining how the changes would help consumers understand food labels more effectively.
• Examine the food labels for three food items in your own pantry or refrigerator. Name the food products and build a list or a chart, indicating the following components:
• Total calories per serving
• Percentage of calories from fat
• Total amount of carbohydrates (in grams)
• Total amount of protein (in grams)
• Total amount of fiber (in grams)
• From your knowledge of nutrient intake and their associated chronic disease risk, are there changes you would make for the food labels examined?

Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.

The Grading Guide for Food Label and Health will be used for this assignment.

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