Advanced 2 - Unit 7 - Reading

Checking the number of servings per package is a fundamental thing.

Some preservatives, such as the hydrogenated vegetable oil, can be consumed in large quantities.

Some consumers may have trouble understanding the language used by food packagers.

Terms like "light", "low", and "reduced" calories all mean the same.

The label will tell you if a particular food is higher in fat than in vitamins.

"Fat-free" or "non-fat" means the food contains less than five calories from fat per serving.

"Light" means that the food contains 50% less fat.

The ingredients are listed in order of the amount contained in the food.

"Empty calories" have a high nutritional value.

Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, can be consumed freely and in large quantities.

Packaged foods are not legally required to have labels informing what is in the food.