Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies - Level 3

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1
Na m e : _______________________________________ Date: _____________________

Directions: Read the label below and answer the questions.

You can learn a lot by previewing labels. Have you
ever heard the saying “You are what you eat”?


  1. How many calories are there in a double serving of Vigor,
    without milk? __

  2. How much fat is in Vigor? ___

  3. How much more calcium do you get if you add 1 cup of
    milk to your cup of Vigor? ___

  4. Which two vitamins have been added to Vigor? _____

  5. True or false? There is more corn bran than wheat bran in Vigor. __


Labels tell a lot about food, how healthy a food is, and how many calories it contains.
Ingredients are listed in order from greatest to least on the back of containers. The
label below will give you information about Vigor, a new health cereal.


Amount VIGOR With 1 Cup
Per Serving Skim Milk
Calories 60 100
Fat 1g 2 g
Vitamin A 20% 30%
Vitamin C 30% 40%
Calcium 40% 75%
Iron 25% 35%
Vitamin D 30% 40%
Thiamin 35% 50%
Niacin 50% 60%
Folic Acid 50% 60%
Vitamin B12 40% 50%
INGREDIENTS:Wheat bran, corn bran, rice bran,
corn starch, guar gum, caramel color, sucrose, salt,
vitamin C, vitamin D, baking soda.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings Per Box: 15

VIGOR

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