Calculating the percent of fat in a foodCalculating the percent of fat in a food
1. Look at the number of fat grams on the label PER SERVING
2. Multipy the number of fat grams by 9
3. Divide the answer from #2 by the number of calories per serving
4. Move the decimal 2 places and add a percent sign.
Use this formula to complete the assignment below.
Here it is in formula form: the number of fat grams per serving x 9 / calories per serving. Multiply by 100 and add a % sign.
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is often used as a substitute for animal protein, or as part of what is thought to be a healthy shake.
Look up the ingredients in the regular versions, not an all natural version, of Skippy or Jif peanut butter and examine the label.
1. Using the food label and the formula for caluculating the percent fat in a food above, what is percentage of fat in this item? Show calculations
2. What is the source and quality of any added fat?
3. Discuss what you have learned about peanut butter through this assignment and how you would advise others to use that information.
Comparing Food Labels: Whole and 2% Milk
Look up the labels for 2% lowfat milk label and whole milk. Use the formula in the item directly above this assignment to calculate the fat content as a percentage.
1, Show your calculations and round off to the nearest percentage: what is the calculated percent fat for 2% milk?
2. Show your calculations and round off to the nearest percentage: what is the calculated percent fat for whole milk?
3. According to the American Heart Association, you should limit your intake of fat to __________ percent of your daily calories.
4. Based on the AHA recommendation and using your calculations, is 2% milk a lowfat item?
