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What are some health benefits of a vegan diet?
 
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Judson is not sure how to read a food label and doesn't understand why he should bother. What information can he find on a food label? Why is this information helpful?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Vegetarian diets may reduce the risk for obesity as well as several chronic degenerative diseases, such as coronary artery disease, some forms of cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Vegan diets are lower in saturated fat and cholesterol and higher in carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, folate, potassium, and antioxidants than the typical American diet.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: He can find a list of ingredients, calories and nutrients per serving, serving size, percentage of calories from fat, and the percentage of the daily value one serving supplies. Answers to why will vary, but could include tracking calories, understanding a serving size vs. a package size, and tracking nutrient consumption.



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