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INTRODUCTION: In this exercise you complete a Nutrition Facts Label based on a 2,000-calorie diet. In aIDition you recommend foods that might accompany a Turkey and Crackers in a Lunch Box that will enhance the nutritional value of the meal based upon Use Nutrition Facts Labels to Build a Healthy Diet.

1. The Nutrition Facts Label for Turkey and Crackers in a Lunch Box (see previous page)is incomplete. Fill out the table below by calculating the %DV (Daily Value) to complete the Label.

Table 1 %DV for Turkey and Crackers in a Lunch Box

2. Based on recommendations in Use Nutrition Facts Labels to Build a Healthy Diet in the Lab 1 lesson, rate this meal as low, moderate, or high in Total Fat. Explain your reasoning foryour rating choice by referencing the number of grams of Total Fat and statements in Use Nutrition Facts Labels to Build a Healthy Diet. This is a short answer questions that requires a statement of purpose, discussion and a conclusion.

3. Based on Using Nutrition Facts Labelsrecommendations would the Turkey and Crackers Lunch Box be considered a good source of fiber? Explain why or why not.

4. Based on recommendations in Use Nutrition Facts Labels to Build a Healthy Diet, rate this meal as low, moderate, or high in Sodium. Explain your reasoning for your rating choice by referencing the number of milligrams of Sodium and statements in Use Nutrition Facts Labels to Build a Healthy Diet. This is a short answer questions that requires a statement of purpose, discussion and a conclusion.

5. Nutrition Facts Labels typically do not provide a %DV for protein. If protein were listed, what would be the %DV for this meal? Describe two possible reasons that Nutrition Facts Labels do not provide %DV for protein. Base your reasoning on recommendations for a balanced, healthy diet and personal insights into the American diet.