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daily values (DVs)

based on a 2000-kcal per day diet and serve as general reference values for most nutrients on a food label

added sugars

one of the nutrients required to be listed on the new food label's nutrition facts panel that consumers should try to limit in their diets daily

net weight

at the bottom of the package

Which of the statements below are correct regarding %Daily Value on a food label? a. A product with 10% DV of calcium per serving is considered an "excellent source" of calcium. b. Daily Values can show consumers that a product is high or low in a particular nutrient. c. The footnote for %DV changes from product to product. d. The footnote for %DV shows how recommendations differ between a 2000 kcal diet and a 2500 kcal diet. e. The new Nutrition Facts panel displays both the quantity and %DV for most nutrients.

b and e

A healthful diet contains the proper combination of energy and nutrients. To achieve this, a diet should be adequate, moderate, balanced, nutrient-dense, and varied. Fill in the blank about healthful diets. A healthful diet should not _____________. a. emphasize moderate intake of all foods b. include foods that provide the highest level of nutrients for the lowest number of Calories c. include the same healthful foods every day d. balance intake from different food groups e. contain adequate energy, nutrients, and fiber

c. include the same healthful foods every day

nutrition facts panel

provides a nutritional snapshot, including daily values, of the food inside a package

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)

recommendations for nutrient intake that are sufficient to prevent deficiencies and to meet the needs of most people in specific gender and life-stage groups

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs)

recommended distributions of total kcals for carbs, fats, and proteins that are expressed as percentage of total energy intake

ingredients

the individual components of the produce, listed in descending order by weight

Upper Intake Level (UL)

the maximum daily intake of a nutrient that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects