Question

nutrition facts
a servings per container
serving size 1 cup (180g)
amount per serving
calories 245
% daily value*
total fat 17g 24%
saturated fat 2g 10%
trans fat 0g
cholesterol 0mg 0%
sodium 210mg 9%
total carbohydrate 34g 12%
dietary fiber 7g 28%
total sugars 9g
includes 4g added sugars 8%
protein 11g
vitamin d 4mcg 20%
calcium 210mg 16%
iron 4mg 27%
potassium 360mg 8%

• the % daily value (dv) tells you how much a nutrient

in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000
calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
which serving size is a healthy decision based on daily caloric intake?
2 cups
3 cups
the whole container
½ cup

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate calories for each option

• For 2 cups: \(245\times2 = 490\) calories.
• For 3 cups: \(245\times3=735\) calories.
• For the whole container (assuming more than 3 cups, but not specified, but let's assume standard container is more than 3, say 4 cups: \(245\times4 = 980\) calories).
• For \(\frac{1}{2}\) cup: \(245\times\frac{1}{2}=122.5\) calories.

Step2: Consider daily calorie intake

A typical daily calorie intake for an adult is around 2000 - 2500 calories. A single serving that is too high (like 490, 735, 980 for a single serving) may not be ideal. A \(\frac{1}{2}\) cup serving with 122.5 calories is a more reasonable portion size for a single serving within a daily calorie budget.

Answer:

\(\frac{1}{2}\) cup