Question

where do we find salt?
look at the graph.
this is where salt is found in our diet.
from canadian community health survey 2.2 and canadian food and restaurant association
http://www.crfa.ca/research/statistics/#consumer
based on dietary recall data of a large sample of canadians
part a: chart
complete the chart from the information above.
part b: questions
compare the different sources of salt in the average canadian diet.
fill in the blanks with the words more, less, most or least.

1. there is ____ salt added while home cooking than is naturally in food.
2. there is ____ salt naturally in food than added while eating.
3. there is the ____ salt in processed and restaurant foods.
4. there is ____ salt in processed and restaurant foods than added while home cooking.

Explanation:

1. Compare the percentages of salt added while home cooking (12%) and naturally in food (11%). Since 12% > 11%, we use "more".
2. Compare the percentages of salt naturally in food (11%) and added while eating (12%). Since 11% < 12%, we use "less".
3. Look at the percentages: 11% (naturally in food), 12% (added while cooking/eating), 77% (processed and restaurant foods). 77% is the largest, so we use "most".
4. Compare the percentages of salt in processed and restaurant foods (77%) and added while home cooking (12%). Since 77% > 12%, we use "more".

Answer:

1. more
2. less
3. most
4. more