Putman/NUTR&101
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Answer the following questions using your Module 2 and 8 notes, and the given internet source!
The following is a label from a can of mixed nuts. Use it to answer the questions below!
1. Which mineral has the highest percent DV (daily value) in this product?
Daily value is the guide to the nutrients in one serving of food. From the above chart, the mineral
with the highest DV is manganese.
2 ounces cheddar
cheese 48.87 862 cup boiled, drained 83.37 0.82
cubes asparagus spears
1 cup boiled yellow
6 ounces (use 1 breast) 31.31 41 string 111.53 1.60
7. Which meal plan (B, C or D) is lowest in water content? To receive credit, your answer must
be based on data in the above tables.
a. Other than water, name three specific foods high in water that could be added to increase
the water content!
Other foods with high water content include cauliflower, broccoli, red cabbage, and carrots
8. The DRI for potassium is 4700 mg. How much potassium does eating plan A provide?
Eating plan A provides 660 mg.
9. The DRI for magnesium for men is 400 mg and for women, 310 mg. How much magnesium
does plan B provide? [GR 2/20]
10. The UL for sodium is 2300 mg. In Eating Plan C, which three foods contribute the most
sodium?
12. The iron provided by Eating Plan D is insufficient. Name 3 specific foods that could be
added to increase the iron but maintain the philosophy or purpose of this eating plan.
Some foods that can be added to eating plan D include red meat, spinach, and legumes such as
lentils, beans, and chickpeas.