Nutritional Values on packaging

I read in a magazine that the FDA is may start pushing for companies not
only to list the nutritional values and calories *per serving*, but the same
information for the entire contents of a package (the premise being that
sometimes people consume an entire package of something not realizing that
the package is comprised of 2.5 servings). I remarked to my dh that I
thought this was a good idea and he said that other than ingredients (he's
allergic to a bunch of stuff that crops up when you least expect it) he's
never read the nutrional values. I was amazed. I *always* flip a package
and read how much of what is in there. What is the percentage of people who
read those listings? I guessed 75% but my dh said I'm way overestimating.
Does anybody know what percent of American Adults are on a diet or
conscientious in regard to what their eating? Just curious.
Teri

I always read the nutritional labels on foods. I've put many things back on
the shelf after reading themG

Beverly


"Teri" wrote in message
.. .
I read in a magazine that the FDA is may start pushing for companies not
only to list the nutritional values and calories *per serving*, but the
same
information for the entire contents of a package (the premise being that
sometimes people consume an entire package of something not realizing that
the package is comprised of 2.5 servings). I remarked to my dh that I
thought this was a good idea and he said that other than ingredients (he's
allergic to a bunch of stuff that crops up when you least expect it) he's
never read the nutrional values. I was amazed. I *always* flip a package
and read how much of what is in there. What is the percentage of people
who
read those listings? I guessed 75% but my dh said I'm way overestimating.
Does anybody know what percent of American Adults are on a diet or
conscientious in regard to what their eating? Just curious.
Teri

After years of reading the packages, I decided packaged food mostly isn't
worth the money. My rules of thumb are these:
I can usually make it or a reasonable facsimile or a substitute so I don't
buy it.
If I can't make it (like yogurt) then the fewer ingredients on the package
the more likely I am to buy it.

Sometimes I will buy something pre-packaged to see if I like it, and then I
look for a recipe. Example: Baba Ghanoush. But I probably won't look for a
recipe, I wasn't impressed and it had mayonnaise in it. Maybe an authentic
recipe doesn't or I could reduce it, but I have enough salad recipes with
mayonnaise so it isn't high on my priorities. (yes I have a recipe for
mayonnaise in case you were wondering)

Now, I will have to break the rules in a couple of weeks when I go for
abdominal surgery and can't make my own bread for a while, so I will have to
tell my shopper (probably my brother) exactly which brand of bread to buy to
make sure I know what I'm getting.

"Teri" wrote in message
.. .
I read in a magazine that the FDA is may start pushing for companies not
only to list the nutritional values and calories *per serving*, but the
same
information for the entire contents of a package (the premise being that
sometimes people consume an entire package of something not realizing that
the package is comprised of 2.5 servings). I remarked to my dh that I
thought this was a good idea and he said that other than ingredients (he's
allergic to a bunch of stuff that crops up when you least expect it) he's
never read the nutrional values. I was amazed. I *always* flip a package
and read how much of what is in there. What is the percentage of people
who
read those listings? I guessed 75% but my dh said I'm way overestimating.
Does anybody know what percent of American Adults are on a diet or
conscientious in regard to what their eating? Just curious.
Teri

"Teri" wrote in message
.. .
I read in a magazine that the FDA is may start pushing for companies not
only to list the nutritional values and calories *per serving*, but the
same
information for the entire contents of a package (the premise being that
sometimes people consume an entire package of something not realizing that
the package is comprised of 2.5 servings). I remarked to my dh that I
thought this was a good idea and he said that other than ingredients (he's
allergic to a bunch of stuff that crops up when you least expect it) he's
never read the nutrional values. I was amazed. I *always* flip a package
and read how much of what is in there. What is the percentage of people
who
read those listings? I guessed 75% but my dh said I'm way overestimating.
Does anybody know what percent of American Adults are on a diet or
conscientious in regard to what their eating? Just curious.
Teri


I would imagine that in the general population not many people read the
packages in the store, but maybe when they're home eating and want something
to read I spend a lot of time in the store because I read every package
that I'm not familiar with. First I read the ingredients because there are
things I'm trying to avoid, then I read the nutrition information, mostly to
check sat fat, sodium, and fiber. I don't notice too many other people
around me doing the same thing though.

Jenn

In the UK, nutritional value is expressed on the pack as per 100g of
the product. This makes it very easy to work out however much you're
eating as a percentage of this. IMO, this seems easier than talking
about servings.
janice

On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 13:12:05 GMT, "Teri"
wrote:

I read in a magazine that the FDA is may start pushing for companies not
only to list the nutritional values and calories *per serving*, but the same
information for the entire contents of a package (the premise being that
sometimes people consume an entire package of something not realizing that
the package is comprised of 2.5 servings). I remarked to my dh that I
thought this was a good idea and he said that other than ingredients (he's
allergic to a bunch of stuff that crops up when you least expect it) he's
never read the nutrional values. I was amazed. I *always* flip a package
and read how much of what is in there. What is the percentage of people who
read those listings? I guessed 75% but my dh said I'm way overestimating.
Does anybody know what percent of American Adults are on a diet or
conscientious in regard to what their eating? Just curious.
Teri

On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 13:12:05 GMT, "Teri"
wrote:

I remarked to my dh that I
thought this was a good idea and he said that other than ingredients (he's
allergic to a bunch of stuff that crops up when you least expect it) he's
never read the nutrional values. I was amazed. I *always* flip a package
and read how much of what is in there. What is the percentage of people
who read those listings?

Raise hand high on the side of your husband. I am very much a "what's IN
it?" person, as opposed to "what category does it fall under?" For me,
whether it's low-carb, low-fat, low-this, low-that, or contains X grams of
emergency nutrient of the week, simply does NOTHING for me as long as the
list of ingredients sucks the big one. (I'm mildly sensitive to a lot of
ingredients and fillers and like to make an informed choice about what goes
into this temple

That said, once the list of ingredients meets my scrutiny, I then will read
the "Nutritional Info" label for my own amusement.
--
The post you just read, unless otherwise noted, is strictly my opinion
and experience. Please interpret accordingly.

No, what would be wonderful is if when you went into a Taco Bell (just
an example) and either on the receipt or on the actual paper that wraps
that taco.. had the nutritional info on it. *That* would be a boon to
the food industry imo. Say you go to Chili's and you get the cobb
salad.. the waiter hands you your plate AND a leaflet with that dishes
nutritional info.

Just a thought.

Susan
260/192/140

"Ignoramus15206" wrote in message
...
In article , Teri wrote:
I read in a magazine that the FDA is may start pushing for companies
not
only to list the nutritional values and calories *per serving*, but
the same
information for the entire contents of a package (the premise being
that
sometimes people consume an entire package of something not
realizing that
the package is comprised of 2.5 servings).

Would be wonderful!

I always do this in my head, to find out just how much is in a
package.

i

Ruby Tuesday's is starting to do that on their menu, at least the calorie,
fat, and net carb count after each item's description. In the 6/7 issue of
Time they had a short article about it and said "the first chain
restaurateur to print nutrition facts on the menu plainly, and perhaps
painfully, between an item's description and its price. Classic, slow-cooked
"hang off the plate" ribs? Yum. Calories: 1,437. Fat: 92 g. Net
carbohydrates: 72 g. Yech"

The entire article is on line for Time subscribers.

Jenn

"susanjoneslewis" wrote in message
. ..
No, what would be wonderful is if when you went into a Taco Bell (just
an example) and either on the receipt or on the actual paper that wraps
that taco.. had the nutritional info on it. *That* would be a boon to
the food industry imo. Say you go to Chili's and you get the cobb
salad.. the waiter hands you your plate AND a leaflet with that dishes
nutritional info.

Just a thought.

Susan
260/192/140

"Ignoramus15206" wrote in message
...
In article , Teri wrote:
I read in a magazine that the FDA is may start pushing for companies
not
only to list the nutritional values and calories *per serving*, but
the same
information for the entire contents of a package (the premise being
that
sometimes people consume an entire package of something not
realizing that
the package is comprised of 2.5 servings).

Would be wonderful!

I always do this in my head, to find out just how much is in a
package.

i

That's outstanding, I can only hope others follow suit.

Susan
260/192/140

"JMA" wrote in message
...
Ruby Tuesday's is starting to do that on their menu, at least the
calorie,
fat, and net carb count after each item's description. In the 6/7
issue of
Time they had a short article about it and said "the first chain
restaurateur to print nutrition facts on the menu plainly, and perhaps
painfully, between an item's description and its price. Classic,
slow-cooked
"hang off the plate" ribs? Yum. Calories: 1,437. Fat: 92 g. Net
carbohydrates: 72 g. Yech"

The entire article is on line for Time subscribers.

Jenn

"susanjoneslewis" wrote in message
. ..
No, what would be wonderful is if when you went into a Taco Bell
(just
an example) and either on the receipt or on the actual paper that
wraps
that taco.. had the nutritional info on it. *That* would be a boon
to
the food industry imo. Say you go to Chili's and you get the cobb
salad.. the waiter hands you your plate AND a leaflet with that
dishes
nutritional info.

Just a thought.

Susan
260/192/140

"Ignoramus15206" wrote in
message
...
In article , Teri
wrote:
I read in a magazine that the FDA is may start pushing for
companies
not
only to list the nutritional values and calories *per serving*,
but
the same
information for the entire contents of a package (the premise
being
that
sometimes people consume an entire package of something not
realizing that
the package is comprised of 2.5 servings).

Would be wonderful!

I always do this in my head, to find out just how much is in a
package.

i

Since I'm a calorie counter, I always read the labels when I'm buying
a packaged product with which I'm unfamiliar. I'll use labels to pick
among alternative brands, or to decide whether to buy the item at all.

And at home I use the label information to put into my database.

I'm kind of a numbers geek and I enjoy this stuff :-).

Chris
262/146/ (145-150)