Subject matter expert Susan Hopper, R.D., shares extra information about the general idea of hidden ingredients.
::: There are different sizes of things we buy, e.g. Carl's Junior vs. Taco Bell, Big Gulp vs. regular sized drink. If we were more aware of ingredients, we might scale back!
::: Think about Biggie Fries vs. regular or small fries -or- a Whopper vs. a salad...
::: The American Dietetic Association sells lots of educational tools. One that's effective shows "fat tubes". They show the fat content of foods in see-through tubes. We think, "it doesn't taste like that but it's pretty gross when you see it that way."
::: We order supplies like that from Nasco Nutrition, 1.800.558.9595, www.enasco.com
::: Also consider 'fat-free' vs. 'regular'. Look at the sugars in 'diet' vs. 'regular'. What about the Ranch salad dressing 'regular' and the diet Ranch?
::: What about wine vs. grape juice?
::: What about beer vs. a non-alcoholic, healthier beverage?
::: Consider the popular energy drinks available today, Volt, Jolt, etc.
