Question

the following nutrition facts label is from a boxed baking mix. if a person consumed a one - half (1/2) serving of this food as baked, what percentage of their recommended daily saturated fat value did they consume?
nutrition facts
serving size 1/12 package (44g, about 1/4 cup dry mix)
servings per container 12
amount per serving
calories
calories from fat
total fat 5g*
% daily value
saturated fat 2g
trans fat 0g
cholesterol 0 mg
sodium 300mg
total
carbohydrate 34g
dietary fiber 0g
sugars 18g
protein 2g
vitamin a
vitamin c
calcium
iron

• amount in mix

** percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
total fat
calories:
sat fat
cholesterol
sodium
total carbohydrates
dietary fiber
calories per gram:
fat 9 • carbohydrates 4 • protein 4

Explanation:

Step1: Identify full serving %DV

Saturated Fat % Daily Value for 1 baked serving = 13%

Step2: Calculate half serving %DV

Multiply full serving value by $\frac{1}{2}$:
$\text{Half serving \%DV} = 13\% \times \frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

6.5% of their recommended daily saturated fat value