Scie 225 - Hidden Dangers in Food Term Project

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TERM PROJECT

TOPIC: Weetabix – THE WHOLEGRAIN CEREAL

SCIE 225 – HIDDEN DANGERS IN FOOD

Prepared By: Amarachi Adaugo Anyaehie

Student Number: 068235

Department: Computer Systems and Information Technology

LECTURER: DR. NUR PASAOGULARI AYDINLIK

TABLE of CONTENTS

ABSTRACT 3

ABBREVIATION 4

INTRODUCTION 5

ANALYSIS of INGREDIENTS 6

The ingredients present in Weetabix and their functions 6

The ingredients present in Weetabix and their functions 7

The ingredients present in Weetabix and their functions 8

Fat 9

Fibre 9

Protein 9

Salt Equivalent 9

Sodium 9

NUTRTIONAL INFORMATION 10

My Calculations 11

My Calculations 12

Conclusion 13

Comments about SCIE 225 14

REFERENCES 15

ABSTRACT

We all know it's important to eat a balanced diet to help stay healthy and on form, but it's not always easy. A bowl of cereal with milk can make a great start to the day however - providing you with up to 30% of the recommended daily amounts of several key nutrients essential for health and well being. Most of the breakfast cereals in the Weetabix range gives you the goodness of wholegrain wheat or oats, with many varieties being high in the natural fibre needed for a healthy digestive system. For more information on why, as part of a healthy balanced diet, a large serving of wholegrain should be encouraged at mealtimes take a look at my ingredients’ analysis - The goodness of wholegrain.

In addition, many of our breakfast cereals are fortified with vitamins and iron whilst being low in fat, so they're a great way to make sure your body gets many of the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. In fact, a bowl of cereal with milk can...