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What does the term "good source" contain?

10 to 19% of the daily value per serving for the specified nutrient, such as calcium or fiber

What does the term "more" contain?

10% or more of the daily value of protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium compared to the reference product

What does the term "low sodium" contain?

140 mg or less of sodium per serving

What does the term "low cholesterol" contain?

20 mg or less of cholesterol per serving

What does the term "high, rich in, excellent source of" contain?

20% or more of the daily value for a desired nutrient per serving

What does the term "low-fat" contain?

3 grams of less of fat per serving

What does the term "very-low sodium" contain?

35 mg or less of sodium per serving

What does the term "low-calorie" contain?

40 calories or fewer calories per serving

What are the possible effects of curcumin?

Act as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, may reduce blood clot formation, and may inhibit enzymes that activate carcinogens

What are the possible effects of flavonoids?

Act as an antioxidant, fight carcinogens, bind to nitrates in the stomach and preventing the conversion to nitrosamines, and inhibit cell proliferation

What are the possible effects of tannins?

Acts as an antioxidant, and may inhibit carcinogen activation and cancer promotion

What are possible effects of resveratrol?

Acts as an antioxidant, may inhibit cancer growth, and may reduce inflammation, LDL cholesterol oxidation, ad blood clot formation

What are examples of saponins food sources?

Alfalfa and other sprouts, green vegetables, potatoes, and tomatoes

What does the term "light or lite" contain?

At least 1/3 or 50% less fat than the reference product. "Light in sodium" refers to containing 50% or less sodium than the regular or reference product. A product may use the term "light" to refer to color, such as "light brown sugar"

What does the term "reduced, less, or fewer" contain?

At least 25% fewer calories than the regular or reference food product per FDA standard

What are examples of food sources of flavonoids?

Berries, black and green tea, celery, citrus fruits, olives, onions, oregano, purple grapes and grape juice, wine, soybeans, and soy products, whole wheat, and vegetables

What are examples of carotenoids?

Beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene

What are the possible effects of phytic acid?

Binds to minerals, which may prevent free radical formation, possibly reducing the risk of certain cancers

What are example of phenolic acid food sources?

Coffee beans, oats, potatoes, soybeans, and fruits, like apples, blueberries, cherries, grapes, oranges, pears, and prunes

What does the term "low saturated fat" contain?

Contains 1 gram or less of saturated fat per serving

What are examples of food sources of carotenoids?

Deeply pigmented fruits and vegetables, such as apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes

What are examples of flavonoids?

Flavones, flavonoids, isoflavones, catechins, hesperidin, proanthocyanidins, quercetin, and rutin

What are examples of food sources of lignans?

Flaxseed and flaxseed oil and whole grains

What does the term "low, little, few, or low source of" contain?

Food may be eaten frequently without exceeding dietary guidelines for fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, or calories

What does the term "contains or provide" mean?

Generally used for nutrients that do not have an established Daily Value, like omega-3 fatty acids. These terms must be accompanied by an amount of the nutrient being called out, such as "contains 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids"

What is another name for saponins?

Glucosides

What are examples of capsaicin food sources?

Hot peppers

What are examples of feinstein and daidzein?

Isoflavones

What are the possible effects of saponins?

May interfere with DNA replication, which may prevent cancer cells from multiplying and may stimulate immune response

What are the possible effects of phenolic acids?

May trigger enzyme production to make carcinogens soluble in water, which can facilitate carcinogen excretion

What does the term "lean" contain?

Meat, poultry, game, fish, or shellfish contains less than 10 grams of fat, less than 4 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per serving and per 100 grams of the product

What does the term "extra lean" contain?

Meat, poultry, game, fish, or shellfish contains less than 5 grams of fat, less than 2 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per serving and per 100 grams of product

What are the possible effects of capsaicin?

Modulates blood clotting and possibly reducing the risk of fatal clots in the heart and arteries

What are the possible effects of lignans?

Phytoestrogens that block estrogen activity in cells possibly by reducing the risk of cancer of the breast, colon, ovaries and prostate

What are possible effects of Einstein and daidzein?

Phytoestrogens that inhibit cell replication in the GI tract, may reduce the risk of some cancers (breast, colon, ovarian, prostate, and other estrogen-sensitive cancers), and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis

What are examples of resveratrol food sources?

Red wine, peanuts, grapes, and raspberries

What are examples of food sources of feinstein and daidzein?

Soybeans, soy flour, soy milk, tofu, textured vegetable protein, and other legumes

What are examples of tannin food sources?

Tea, red and white wines, grapes, black-eyed peas and other lentils

What are carotenoids responsible for?

The bright red, yellow, and orange hues in many fruits and vegetables. They act as antioxidants and may help reduce the risks for certain cancers and other diseases

What does the term "made with organic XXX" mean?

The food must contain at least 70% certified organic ingredients. The statement must call out up to 3 actual ingredients that are organic. A general statement, such as "made with organic ingredients/products" may not be used. All ingredients must be produced without genetically modified ingredients and the ingredients panel must identify organic ingredients "organic cocoa"

What does the term "100% organic" mean?

The product contains 100% organic ingredients, with the exclusion of salt and water, since these are considered natural. The ingredients panel must identify the organic ingredients, such as "organic cocoa"

What does the term "free" contain?

This food contains zero or only physiologically inconsequential amounts of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugar, or calories

What are examples of cur cumin food sources?

Tumeric

What are examples of phytic acid food sources?

Whole grains