Assignment M 2 LA 3
Instructions
Analyze the differences and similarities between the label types of food, drink, and medicine.
Differences
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Generic Structure
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Food and Drink Label
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Medicine Label
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- the name of the food or drink
- a ‘best before’ or ‘use by’ date or the instructions on where to find it
- any necessary warnings such as ‘Not suitable for children, pregnant women and persons sensitive to caffeine’
- net quantity information
- list of ingredients
- the name and the address of the manufacturer, packer, or seller
- the country of origin
- special storage condition
- instruction for use or cooking if necessary
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- 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
- Call Center
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Similarities
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Social Function
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The social functions of label are as product identification, name tags, advertising, warnings, and other communication
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Significant Lexico-grammatical Features
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- Imperative (ask a doctor before using)
- Suggestions
- If conditional (if you forget a dose, do not double the next dose)
- Singular and plural nouns with or without articles, a, the, this, those, etc
- Quantifiers (fewer, more, etc)
- Number (weight of product, etc)
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