Chocolate MYTH and FACT

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MYTH

Chocolate containing cocoa is a non-nutritious food.

FACT

A 1.5 oz. bar of milk chocolate supplies the following percentages of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances: Calcium - 9%; Riboflavin - 9%; Protein - 6%; Iron - 3%; Vitamin A - 2.4%; Thiamine - 2%.   The addition of, for example, nuts or peanut butter increases the nutrient values.


CONCLUSION

Chocolate is nutritious..

MYTH

Chocolate is a major source of dietary sugar for children

FACT

Studies conducted at Michigan State University show that less than 3 percent of children's total sugar intake comes from chocolate and other confections


CONCLUSION

Chocolate is suitable for kids..