If a person eats packaged snacks daily, which group should be checked together on the label?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Salt, sugar, fat, and trans fat
Frequent packaged-snack consumption requires checking salt or sodium, total sugar, total fat, and trans fat together. Excess amounts may contribute to hypertension, excess weight, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Calories and protein alone do not reveal the complete health impact. The serving size and number of servings in the packet should also be checked before judging the product.
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Salt, sugar, fat, and trans fat
Why is this the correct answer?
Frequent packaged-snack consumption requires checking salt or sodium, total sugar, total fat, and trans fat together. Excess amounts may contribute to hypertension, excess weight, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Calories and protein alone do not reveal the complete health impact. The serving size and number of servings in the packet should also be checked before judging the product.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Prevention of chronic diseases.
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