Learning Tasks M 2 LA 3

ROFIQOTUL MUNAWAROH

A. As you observe the food labels above, fill out the worksheet below.
Worksheet 1: Food Labels

(I am sorry, I couldn’t find 3 example labels in this task. I only get 1 example label in
learning activity 3 in this module 2 such is attached below)

No. FACTS FOOD 1 FOOD 2 FOOD 3

1 Name of
Product

2 Description It’s produced by

NATIONAL FOOD
, jeddah, Saudi
Arabia. It’s ready to
eat, practical and
contains of some
nutritional facts in
the food.

3 Content Net weight: 400 g

/Amount
Drained weight:
280g

4 Use with spices taste

5 Direction to Pour the contents

Use or Serve into a pan, heat
gently, add spices to
taste and serve hot.

6 Direction to Ideal storage

store temperature below
250 C

keep refrigerated
after opening and
 consume within 3
days.

7 Expiration Not available, but it

date consume within 3
days.

B. As you observe the drink labels above, fill out the worksheet below.
Worksheet 2: DrinkLabels

( In this learning activity 3, I get 1 example drink label as below)

No. FACTS DRINK 1 DRINK 2

1 Name of
Product

2 Description This is a dietary suplement which is

made by mixed Berry. It’s Glucose
drink, but this product isn’t
intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any diases.

3 Content Serving size: 2 fl, Oz

/Amount
Servings per container: 1

4 Use Drink desired amount of liquid

glucose.

5 Direction to Don’t exceed recommended serving

Use or Serve size. Consult to a doctor before use
it for pregnant or nursing.
Discontinue use and consult a
physician if adverse reaction occurs.

6 Direction to Keep out of reach of children. Store

store in a dry place, avoid excessive heat.

7 Expiration Can’t be seen. It’s usually placed on

 date the bottle

C. As you observe the medicine labels above, fill out the worksheet below.
Worksheet 1: Medicine Labels
(Note: There is 1 medicine labels in the learning activity 3 as attached below)

No. FACTS MEDICINE 1 MEDICINE 2 MEDICINE

3

1 Name of
Product

2 Description It’s a drug which has a

purpose in topical
analgesic and skin
protectant

3 Content Diphenhydramine 1%
/Amount
Zinc acetate 0.1%

4 Use - temporarily
relieves pain and
itching
- Dries the oozing
and weeping of
poison ivy, oak,
sumac.

5 Direction to - don’t use more than

Use or Serve directed

adult and children 2

years and older; apply
not more than 3 to 4
times daily.
 - children under 2
years, ask a doctor

6 Direction to Store at 200 to 250C

store

7 Expiration Not stated, but it is

Date within 7 days.

D. Now, determine the contextual similarities and differences of the three labels with regard to the
social functions. Explain each finding by providing the evidence from the labels.

Worksheet for Labels Observation

FOOD DRINK MEDICINE

 The social function ofThe social function

food label is to tell of drink label is to
the consumers about tell the consumers
the nutritional about the
Similaritie
s content of food. nutritional content
of drink item.

 Tthe lexico-
 The lexico-
grammatical feature:
grammatical
Using imperative, feature:
suggestion, singular
plural, numbers, Using imperative,
quantifier, etc suggestion,
singular plural,
numbers,
quantifier, etc
 The social
function of
medicine label
is to tell about
the medicine’s
Difference proper dosing
s information to
the consumers.

The Generic
Structure of
Medicine:

- The product’s
active
ingredients,
including the
amount in
each dosage
unit.

- The purpose
of the product

- The uses or
indications for
the product

- Specific
warnings,
including
when the
product
should not be
used under
any
circumstances
, and when it
is appropriate
to consult with
a doctor or
pharmacist
- Dosage
instructions
tell when,
how, and how
often to take
the product

- The product’s
inactive
ingredients,
important
information to
help
consumers
avoid
ingredients
that may
cause an
allergic
reaction.

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