Energy Up, Weight Down?
Finding Nutrition Information
Author(s)
Department of Family Consumer Science
Minnesota State University
susan.fredstrom@mnsu.edu
Abstract
When Jill’s roommate Nancy starts using a nutritional product to improve her energy and lose weight, Jill goes searching for information about it. Her search leads her to nutrition labels, websites and, as she digs deeper, the results of scientific studies. She also draws on information from the class she’s taking in nutrition to answer her roommate’s questions. This short case, developed as a homework assignment for a unit on finding nutrition information, is used in an introductory nutrition class. It would also be appropriate for other health-related classes
Objectives
- List sources of valid nutrition information, including labels, printed media, and the Internet; evaluate and interpret those sources.
- Demonstrate knowledge of labeling regulations, especially nutrient information and legal nutrient and health claims.
- Do a basic assessment of food intake.
- Discern the need for dietary supplements in individuals.
Keywords
Nutrition labels; nutrition research; nutrient claim; health claim; structure-function claim; Grade A claim; FDA; advertising; energy drink; EnvigaEducational Level
High school, Undergraduate lower division, General public & informal educationFormat
PDFType Methods
DiscussionLanguage
EnglishSubject Headings
Nutrition | Biology (General) |
Date Posted
04/28/09Teaching Notes
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