Pros and Cons of Food Labeling
Connect to the Web site below and read about the history and current activities surrounding the food label laws. After reviewing the press releases and position statements, put yourself in the shoes of both a food company and a consumer. What are the pros and cons to the FDA’s decision to regulate food labeling?
Visit the US Food and Drug Association web site
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Examining the New DRIs
New DRI values are currently being determined and will be published upon completion. Visit the site below to get the most recent news on the DRIs. How do they compare to the old RDA values? Can you think of reasons why these new values may have been changed? Why do some nutrients that had RDA values now have AI values? Will these changes influence the foods you eat?
Visit the Food and Nutrition Information Center web site
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Assessing a Diet Assessor
To understand how to use the web-based tool called MyPyramid, go to MyPyramid.gov and read the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Are these easy to understand? What is meant by discretionary calorie allowance? Will these recommendations influence your food choices? Personalize your pyramid and determine serving sizes of your favorite foods.
Visit the MyPyramid web site
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