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1 Name: Comprehension Practice Directions: Compare the nutritional value of the four items & respond to the questions. Item A - Vegetable Chips Serving Size 1 oz (28g/about 14 chips) Servings Per Container about 8 Calories 150 Calories from Fat 80 Total Fat 9 g 14% Saturated Fat 1 g 5% Sodium 150 mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 16 g 5% Dietary Fiber 3 g 12% Sugars 3 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 8% Calcium 2% Iron 2% Item B - Rice Cakes Serving Size 18 Mini Cakes (30g) Servings Per Container about 6 Calories 140 Calories from Fat 45 Total Fat 5 g 8% Saturated Fat 0.5 g 4% Sodium 410 mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 21 g 7% Dietary Fiber 1 g 4% Sugars 1 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 0% Item C - Fruit & Nut Trail Mix Serving Size 1/3 cup (44g) Servings Per Container about 21 Calories 170 Calories from Fat 40 Total Fat 4.5 g 7% Saturated Fat 2 g 11% Sodium 30 mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 31 g 10% Dietary Fiber 2 g 8% Sugars 22 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 2% Iron 4% Item D Pretzel Twists Serving Size 1 oz. (About 8 pretzels) Servings Per Container about 10 Calories 110 Calories from Fat 10 Total Fat 1 g 1% Saturated Fat 0 g 0% Sodium 230 mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 23 g 8% Dietary Fiber 1 g 4% Sugars 3 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 8% 1

2 1. Which item has the most sugars per serving? 2. Which item has the fewest calories per serving? 3. Which item has the most total fat per serving? 4. Which item contains the most iron? 5. Which item contains the least iron? 6. Which item has the most saturated fat per serving? 7. Which item has the most sodium per serving? 8. Which item has the most Vitamin C per serving? 9. Which item has the most fiber per serving? 10. Which item has the greatest amount of Calories from Fat per serving? 11. How many grams of carbohydrates are in a serving of item C, the Fruit & Nut Trail Mix? a. 30 b. 23 c. 3 d How many calories from fat are in a serving of item B, the Rice Cakes? a. 140 b. 80 c. 40 d What percent of the recommended daily allowance of total fat is in a serving of item B, Rice Cakes? a. 5 b. 8 c. 0.5 d Which item contains 230 mg of sodium in each serving? 15. How many grams of carbohydrates make up 7% of the recommended daily allowance? a. 16 b. 7 c. 21 d. 31 2

3 Name: Pain Relievers Comprehension Practice Directions: Read the information taken from the pain reliever bottles and answer the questions.. Medicine A - Aspirin Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) Purpose Pain reliever/ Aspirin 325 mg... fever reducer Medicine B Acetaminophen Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each gelcap) Purpose Pain reliever/ Acetaminophen 500 mg... fever reducer Uses provides temporary relief of headache pain and fever of colds toothache menstrual pain muscle pain minor pain of arthritis Warnings Reye s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye s syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding. Ask a doctor before use if you have asthma stomach problems that persist or recur ulcers bleeding problems Stop use and ask a doctor if pain worsens or lasts more than 10 days fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days new symptoms occur redness or swelling is presents ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs Directions adults: 1 to 2 tablets with water. Dosage may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours. children under 12: consult a doctor. Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to headache, muscular aches, backache, the common cold, toothache, menstrual cramps, minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever Warnings Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommend dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 gelcaps every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 gelcaps in 24 hours. children under 12 years: do not use this adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage. 3

4 1. Which medicine relieves pain from toothaches? 2. Which medicine should not be used by children recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms? 3. Which medicine comes in gelcaps? 4. Which medicine comes in a 400 mg single dose? 5. Which medicine may cause stomach bleeding if taken with alcohol? 6. What is the maximum recommended dose of medicine A, aspirin, that an adult may take in a 24 hour period? a. 2 tablets b. 4 tablets c. 8 tablets d. 12 tablets 7. Which medicine may cause liver damage if it is misused? 8. Which medicine should not be taken by people who consume more than three alcoholic drinks a day without consulting a doctor? 9. A person with asthma should talk to a doctor before taking which medicine? 10. How often may an adult take 1 to 2 tables of medicine A, the aspirin? a. Every 2 hours b. Every 4 hours c. Every 6 hours d. Every 24 hours 11. What is the maximum recommended dose of medicine B, acetaminophen, that an adult may take in a 24 hour period? a. 2 gelcaps b. 4 gelcaps c. 6 gelcaps d. 8 gelcaps 12. Which medicine may cause liver damage in a child less than 12 years of age? 13. Which medicine may be used to relieve minor pain from arthritis? 14. Which medicine should a child less than 12 years of age take without speaking to a doctor? 15. Which medicine can be used to temporarily relieve pain and fever? 4

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