Food Label and Health

Grading Guide for Food Label and Health

SCI/220 Version 11

Content (70%)

Points Earned:

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.

Complete the Food Label and Health assignment by providing at least a 350-word response in APA format to this assignment. Included the following:

• Discuss what the 5/20 rule is according to the “Food Label and You” video. Include an example of a food label from your own pantry, clearly stating how the rule applies to specific nutrients on the food label.

• Outline how the 5/20 rule would be applied to at least two chronic diseases. For the diseases mentioned, which nutrients should be reduced or increased?

• Discuss the proposed Food Label changes outlined in the Textbook, explaining how the changes would help consumers understand food labels more effectively.

• Examine the food labels for three food items in your own pantry or refrigerator. Name the food products and build a list or a chart, indicating the following components:

  • Total calories per serving

  • Percentage of calories from fat

  • Total amount of carbohydrates (in grams)

  • Total amount of protein (in grams)

  • Total amount of fiber (in grams)

• From your knowledge of nutrient intake and their associated chronic disease risks, are there changes you would make for the food labels examined?

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Organization & Tone (15%)

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• The tone is appropriate.

• The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

• Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

• The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

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Mechanics (15%)

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• The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page— is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.

• Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

• Rules of spelling, grammar usage, and punctuation are followed.

• Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.

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