2: Nutrition and Nutrient Content Labels

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Conclusion

1. What was the purpose of testing distilled water with each indicator?

The purpose of testing distilled water was to have a standard for the other samples.

2. Given what you know about diabetes, explain why diabetics have to pay attention to the types of foods they ingest?

Diabetics have to pay attention to the types of foods they eat because their bodies cannot break down and use glucose correctly. So, if they have too much glucose, they could go into diabetic shock.

3. List any of the food samples that tested positive for more than one type of molecule. Explain why it is an advantage for us to eat foods that contain more than one type of molecule.

Peanuts tested positive for more than one type of molecule. The advantage of eating foods with more than one type of molecule is that the body can get the proper amount of the molecule they need more efficiently. 4. In the United States, processed food must be labeled showing information about the nutrient content. It has been argued that requiring nutritional information on these foods is too costly for consumers, because the cost to test the foods is added to the price of the food item. What is your position on this issue? In the space below, write a five to eight sentence paragraph giving at least three reasons in support of your position. Write a paragraph either in support of the current laws that require nutritional labeling, or in favor of making nutrient content labels optional. Support your position with logical, well thought out arguments.

I feel that they should continue making nutrient content labels mandatory. Without food labels, people could easily have allergic reactions to products because of not knowing the food contents. Diabetics would also have a very difficult time try to keep a healthy and controlled diet without nutrient content labels. Food labels are necessary to anyone trying to keep track of their diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Due to some of these reasons, I think that nutrient content labels should remain mandatory. I think that consumers are willing to pay the extra price in order to have a safer and healthier diet.
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