On a food product, such as Fita Crackers: (base on the pictures attached below) Questions: 1. Are there any other nutrients (aside from carbohydrates, fat, and proteins) found on the product? If yes, which among these nutrients has the highest percent daily value?

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On a food product, such as Fita Crackers: (base on the pictures attached below)

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1. Are there any other nutrients (aside from carbohydrates, fat, and proteins) found on the product? If yes, which among these nutrients has the highest percent daily value?

2. Is the information found on the nutrient information congruent with the stated ingredients? Why or Why not?

3. Decide on whether this food sample can be eaten often or sparingly and justify

INGREDIENTS: WHEAT FLOUR, COCONUT OIL, SUGAR,
VEGETABLE SHORTENING (COCONUT OIL AND PALM OIL),
SKIM MILK POWDER, LEAVENING (AMMONIUM BICARBONATE,
SODIUM BICARBONATE AND MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE),
IODIZED SALT, MALT EXTRACT AND ENZYME.
CONTAINS WHEAT AND MILK.
PROCESSED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT WHICH HANDLES SOY.
Transcribed Image Text:INGREDIENTS: WHEAT FLOUR, COCONUT OIL, SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (COCONUT OIL AND PALM OIL), SKIM MILK POWDER, LEAVENING (AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE AND MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), IODIZED SALT, MALT EXTRACT AND ENZYME. CONTAINS WHEAT AND MILK. PROCESSED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT WHICH HANDLES SOY.
Amount per Serving %DV
Amount per Serving %DV
Nutrition Facts
Total Fat 6 g
Sat. Fat 5 g
Total Carb. 21g
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 2g
9%
7%
Serving Size 9 crackers (30 g)
Servings Per Container 1
25%
Calories 140
Fat Cal. 50
Trans Fat 0g
Cholest. O mg
Sodium 240 mg
0%
3%*
10%
*Based from Philippine RENI 2002,
(Male 19-49 years old)
Vitamin A 0%*
Vitamin C 0%* • Calcium 2%* • Iron 4%*
Transcribed Image Text:Amount per Serving %DV Amount per Serving %DV Nutrition Facts Total Fat 6 g Sat. Fat 5 g Total Carb. 21g Dietary Fiber 0 g 0% Sugars 4 g Protein 2g 9% 7% Serving Size 9 crackers (30 g) Servings Per Container 1 25% Calories 140 Fat Cal. 50 Trans Fat 0g Cholest. O mg Sodium 240 mg 0% 3%* 10% *Based from Philippine RENI 2002, (Male 19-49 years old) Vitamin A 0%* Vitamin C 0%* • Calcium 2%* • Iron 4%*
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