nutrition: chapter 2 food labels

protein deficiency

%DV for protein is not required as _________ it's not a public health concern

- 2,000 calorie diet -amount provided in 1 serving -some based on DRI values

%DV is based on: 3

calcium and iron

%DV of minerals in the current food label: 2

calcium, iron and potassium

%DV of minerals in the new food label: 3

vitamin A & C

%DV of vitamins in the current food label: 2

Vitamin D

%DV of vitamins in the new food label : 1

nutrient claims

-claim concerning nutritive value -food must meet specified criteria

health claims

-claim linking components of the food to a reduction in risk of a certain disease states -required FDA approval -EX: diets rich in potassium may reduce the risk of hypertension and stroke

structure/ function claims

-claim permitted on dietary supplements and foods -requires no prior approval from the FDA -requires label disclaimer for supplements

good

10-19% DV is " ______ " in the nurtient

-intake goals -healthy daily maximums

2 types of DVs

rich

20% or above is "______" in the nutrient

low

5% DV or less is " _____ " in the nutrient

health and nutrient

______ claim: closely regulated by the FDA

preliminary health

_______ claim: regulated by FDA but evidence may be scant for the claim

structure/function

____claim: these are not FDA-approved

2 x 4 = 8

a burger has 2 grams of carbohydrates. how many carbohydrate calories are in the burger?

daily value standards

bottom portion of the food label shows........

5

calorie free: less than ____ kcals

.5

fat free: less than ____gms

- common or unusual name -contact information for the manufacturer, packer or distributor -net contents -nutrient contents -ingredients

food labels must include: 5

nutrient kcalories/ total kcalories

formula for calorie percentage

5

high fiber: ___ gms or more per serving

8/20 = 40%

if there are 8 carbohydrate calories in a burger and there are a total of 20 kcals, what is the percent kcals from carbohydrates?

descending order by weight

ingredient order:?

food allergen labeling and consumer protection act of 2004

labels are required to clearly disclose if their product contains a common allergen

1/3

light: ___ fewer kcals or half the fat of the regular product

3

low fat: less than __ gms

1

low saturated fat: less than __ gm

140

low sodium: less than ____mg

- total fat -sat fat -trans fat -cholesterol -sodium -total carbohydrate -fiber -sugars -protein

nutrient amts and % daily values are shown of: 9

-serving size -servings per container -calories/ calories from fat -nutrient amts & %DV -%DV of vitamins -%DV of minerals -net weight -ingredients

nutrition facts panel includes: 8

25%

reduced or less: ___ less than the regular product

-fresh fruit -fresh veggies -fresh fish

the nutrition facts panel is not mandatory for what foods: 3

-health claims -preliminary health claims -nutrient claims -structure/ function claims

types of claims on food labels: 4

nutrient-dense foods and energy-dense foods

use nutrition facts panel to identify : 2

- comparing foods -balancing intake/ making trade offs -evaluating products -guide for nutrient claims

usefulness of %DV: 4

healthy daily maximums

which type of DV involves nutrient amts?

intake goals

which type of DV involves vitamins?