Lay's Wow chips

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lay-s-wow-chips

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the product category?Fat-free potato chips
2. What is the developer of key ingredient?Procter & Gamble (Olestra)
3. What made Lay's Wow chips different from regular chips?They used a special ingredient called Olestra that lets the chips taste like they have fat but have no calories or fat.
4. Why did some people get tummy problems after eating Lay's Wow chips?Olestra can stay in the gut and cause cramps, diarrhea, and can stop vitamins from being absorbed, which made some people feel sick.

Olestra: A synthetic fat substitute, a sucrose polyester, designed to provide the sensory properties of fat without caloric or fat content, but with potential gastrointestinal side effects.
Gastrointestinal Distress: Adverse physical reactions affecting the digestive system, including symptoms like cramping, bloating, and diarrhea.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Vitamins (A, D, E, K) that require dietary fat for absorption by the body; Olestra's interference with fat absorption necessitated fortification.
Consumer Perception: The collective attitude and beliefs held by consumers towards a product or brand, significantly influencing purchasing decisions and market success.