Ch 19 - Food Labels and Portion Sizes

Reference Amounts in the UK Salt Low in Salt: Contains <=____ grams of salt per 100-gram serving High in Salt: Contains > ____ grams of salt per 100-gram serving

0.3 1.5

No Trans Fat Contains <____ grams of trans fat per serving (does not mean completely free of trans fats)

0.5

Saturated Fat-Free Contains <_____grams of saturated fat per serving and no greater than _____ grams of trans fat per serving

0.5 0.5

Fat Free Contains <____gram of total fat per serving

0.5 - ½

A baseball = _____ cup 340g, serving of fruit or vegetable

1

Low Saturated Fat Contains ____ gram or less of saturated fat per serving and no more than ____% of calories from saturated fat

1 15

Reference Amounts in the UK Saturated Fat Low in Saturated Fat: Contains <= of saturated fat in 100-gram serving High in Saturated Fat: Contains >____ grams of saturated fat per 100-gram serving

1.5 grams or less more than 5

Certified Gluten Free Certified by an independent organization to contain <___ ppm of gluten per serving

10

Percent daily values are provided for added sugar as current guidelines recommend limiting added sugar to no more than _____% of daily calories.

10

Any vitamins that have been added to a food product must be listed on the nutrition facts label along with the amount provided in ____ grams of the product.

100

Nutrition Information labels in the EU and UK do not indicate a serving size on food labels. Instead, they provide nutrient information for what standard amount? 1/4 cup dry or a pint of fluid product 3 ounces of dry or 1 cup of fluid product 100 grams of dry or 100 milliliters of fluid product 1 gram of dry or 1 milliliter of fluid product

100 grams of dry or 100 milliliters of fluid product

___________ means the product contains only organic ingredients-- in other words, ingredients produced using organic standards, not including water and salt.

100% organic

Organic is a big buzz word these days, but food manufacturers can't just throw this word around loosely. The term "organic" is strictly regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture, or USDA for short, and defines three categories for organic labeling. ___________ means the product contains only organic ingredients-- in other words, ingredients produced using organic standards, not including water and salt. __________, this product contains at least 95% organic ingredients, not including water and salt. ______________, a product that contains at least 70% organic ingredients. Remaining 30% are still subject to various standards, including the use of non-GMO ingredients.

100% organic Organic Made with organic ingredients

Low Sodium Contains <_____ milligrams of sodium per serving

140

The standard nutrition facts label, as it appears on most packaged food products, was finalized in ______ after passage of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (_______) in 1990 (Figure: Food Labeling in the United States).

1993 NLEA

Cholesterol Free Contains <______ milligrams of cholesterol per serving

2

Low Cholesterol: Contains <____ milligrams per serving AND <=____ saturated fat per serving

20 2

Gluten Free Contains less than _____ parts per _____ (ppm) of gluten* *The FDA allows products to be labeled Gluten-Free if they are inherently free of gluten, meaning they do not contain wheat, rye, barley, or any hybrids of these grains. Gluten-free products may still contain <____ ppm of gluten.

20 parts per million 20

In the United States, what year is/was the deadline for the majority of food companies to adopt the new revised Nutrition Facts Label

2020

Reduced Fat Contains at least ____% less fat per serving than the regular product (for a similar serving size)

25

Deck of cards or screen area of phone = ____ oz 85g, protein/meat for small individual

3

Low Fat Contains <____grams of fat per serving

3

Reference Amounts in the UK Total Fat Low in Fat: Contains <= ___ grams fat per 100-gram serving High in Fat: Contains > ____ grams of fat per 100-gram serving

3 more than 17.5

What is an appropriate portion (in ounces) of protein at a meal for an adult, average woman who requires approximately 1500-1800 calories per day? 1 - 2 ounces 4 - 5 ounces 3 - 4 ounces 6 - 8 ounces

3 - 4 ounces

How many grams of fat does a low-fat product labeled on the nutrition facts panel have? 5 grams of fat or less per serving 3 grams of fat or less per serving 1 gram of fat per serving 1/2 gram or less of fat per serving

3 grams of fat or less per serving

Very Low Sodium Contains less than ____ milligrams of sodium per serving

35

Teaspoon = ______ gram Tablespoon = _______ gram

4 14

The percent daily value is omitted for certain nutrients (total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals) if the supplement is intended for use by children under ____ years of age or ______ or ______ women (FDA).

4 pregnant lactating

A regular smartphone = _____ oz 113-142g, protein/meat for active/larger individual

4-5 oz

Low Calorie: Contains ____ calories or less per serving

40

Calorie Free: Contains <_____ calories per serving

5

Sodium Free Contains <____ milligrams of sodium per serving

5

Encourage clients to look at the ingredient list for products they buy and to select foods with < ____ ingredients (____ including added vitamins and minerals and ingredients that they recognize.

5 not

Consumers can therefore use the _______ rule to compare products and select those that meet their specific dietary needs and health goals. Generally, a percent daily value of <=5 means that the product is low in that particular nutrient and value of >= 20 means that it is high in that nutrient.

5 and 20

Reference Amounts in the UK Sugar Low in Sugar: Contains <= _____ grams of total sugars per 100-gram serving High in Sugar: Contains >____ grams of total sugar per 100-gram serving

5 grams or less 22.5

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) recommends that consumers generally choose products that provide <=____% total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium >=_____% for fiber, vitamins, and minerals

5% 20%

Light/Lite Contains ____% less fat or sodium or _____ fewer calories than the regular product (for an equal serving size)

50 1/3

1 large smartphone = _____ oz 227-255g, restaurant portions of burger and fish

8-9 oz

A client says she has a difficult time estimating an appropriate portion of starch when she dines out at restaurants. What might a Nutrition Coach recommend she use as a visual approximation? A golf ball-sized portion A cupped palm-size portion A mobile phone-sized portion Two flat palm-sized portions

A cupped palm-size portion

Which of the following is an appropriate visual approximation for a 1/4-cup serving of dried fruit? A large egg A baseball A tennis ball A hockey puck

A large egg

_______ Sugar is the amount of sugar that has been added to a food product (does ______ include sugar that is a natural part of the food).

Added not

What resources should a Nutrition Coach direct a client to for additional information on healthy eating and portion control? Select all that apply. A Popular fitness magazines B A favorite nutrition podcast C Harvard Healthy Eating Plate D USDA MyPlate

C & D

Which of the following components is not required on the new/revised nutrition facts label? Calories from fat Total sugars Total calories Added sugars

Calories from fat

A client mentions that he is trying to find a brand of cereal that is high in fiber but is not sure how to compare different products. What recommendation could a Nutrition Coach provide to help him choose a brand that is high in fiber? Choose a brand that has a % Daily Value of 20% or less for fiber. Choose a brand that has a % Daily Value of 20% or more for fiber. Choose a brand that has a % Daily Value of 5% or more for fiber. Choose a brand that has a % Daily Value of 5% or less for fiber.

Choose a brand that has a % Daily Value of 20% or more for fiber.

Fruit or Vegetables Portion _____ Fist = 1 cup vegetables (!28g) OR 1 piece fruit

Closed

Carbs Portion Potato: ______ Palm = 1/3 cup (43g) Rice: 2 cupped palms = 2/3 - 1 _____ (85-128g)

Cupped cup

Portion _______ in Social Media Social-media platforms are another area in which food portions may be exaggerated.

Distortion

If the percent daily value for a nutrient has not been established, then a symbol and note stating "Daily Value Not _________" is listed in the %DV column for that nutrient.

Established

Now, these tools are great at home, but what if you're going on a business trip or to a friend's dinner party? What can you use? _____ - visual cues to help keep portions proportioned.

Eyes - visual cues

A hockey puck or tennis ball = ______ cup 170g; serving of cooked rice

Half

A reference recommended amount of a nutrient for healthy individuals is called Reference ______ (%RI) in EU and percent _____ values (%DV), in US. The goal in providing both the %RI and %DV on labels is to provide consumers with more information on the nutritional value of products. The goal is to allow consumers to see how much of a particular nutrient is provided in ____ grams of a product.

Intakes 100

A client wants to know how to determine if a product has a low amount of saturated fat. At what value(s) would the Nutrition Coach recommend they look to determine this? Look for a % Daily Value of 5 or less. Look for the RDA for fat in the product. Look for the total amount of fat in the product. Look for a % Daily Value of 20 or less.

Look for a % Daily Value of 5 or less.

______________, a product that contains at least 70% organic ingredients. Remaining 30% are still subject to various standards, including the use of non-GMO ingredients.

Made with organic ingredients

When it comes to managing the quantity of food eaten, there are many different approaches to managing portions. One approach promoted by the USDA and supported by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) as well as various educational organizations is to use the USDA ________ guide.

MyPlate

______________ (NLEA) specifies exactly which nutrients were required to be listed on nutrition labels, the order of listing, and the exact terminology to be used.

Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA)

Protein Portion Steak: ______ Palm = 3 oz (85g) Chicken: 2 open palms = ___ oz (170g)

Open 6 oz

__________, this product contains at least 95% organic ingredients, not including water and salt.

Organic

The amount in a serving contributed toward the recommended daily value for a nutrient, based on a 2000-calorie diet, is called _______ Daily ___________

Percent Daily Value

The amount of food an individual chooses to serve themselves is called ___________ size

Portion Size

Serving sizes are also known as ___________ Amounts _________ Consumed (RACCs) , and can be found on the FDA website and are intended to serve as reference amounts for food manufacturers to list on the nutrition label.

Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) , and

Some food labels may include a health claim, which states that consumption of the product or its components may help in reducing the risk of a certain disease or health issue. For example, many oatmeal packages display the health claim that "as part of a healthy diet, soluble fiber, from foods such as oatmeal, may help reduce the risk of heart disease." These types of health claims are reviewed by the FDA and are only allowed on food labels if there is Significant ______ Agreement (SSA) to support their use or if they are considered to be a ______ Health Claim, which requires _____ language and terminology in order to be approved for use on food labels.

Scientific Qualified specific

The number of servings of a food or dietary supplement provided in a package, based on the specified serving size is called _________________ per container

Servings Per Container

The ingredients list for a granola bar lists the following as the first four ingredients: oats, sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter. What can the Nutrition Coach determine about the amount of sugar in the product? The product is fairly low in sugar as it is not the first ingredient listed. Sugar is the second-largest ingredient in the product, by weight. The product has a small amount of sugar. 25% of the product is sugar.

Sugar is the second-largest ingredient in the product, by weight.

A client wants to know if her daily multivitamin provides an adequate amount of each vitamin to meet all her daily needs. What values should she look at on the supplement facts label to determine this? The total amount in milligrams (mg) of each vitamin listed The % Daily Value (DV) for each vitamin The % Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for each vitamin The total amount in grams (g) of each vitamin listed

The % Daily Value (DV) for each vitamin

If a food label in the EU and UK mentions a dietary ingredient in the product name or on the primary display panel, what must be included in the ingredients list in addition to the name of the dietary ingredient? The percentage (%) by weight of the dietary ingredient in the product The ratio of the dietary ingredient to the total number of ingredients in the product The source of the dietary ingredient The volume of the dietary ingredient in the product

The percentage (%) by weight of the dietary ingredient in the product

Which 2 vitamins are no longer needed on the label?

Vitamin A and C

Which vitamin is measured in micrograms vs milligrams?

Vitamin D

Which vitamin and mineral have been added to the label?

Vitamin D and Potassium

The Harvard Healthy Eating Plate also provides more-specific nutrition guidelines for each food group. For example, the grains group is labeled ______ Grains to reinforce the recommendation for consuming mostly whole-grain products. The protein group is labeled _____ Protein to denote healthier sources of protein versus more processed and fattier sources. Each food group also has an associated paragraph that outlines the types of foods that are recommended within each category. In addition, the Harvard plate includes recommendations to include healthy _____, _____, and physical _____ as part of an overall healthy-eating plan.

Whole Healthy oils water activity

No Added Sugar Contains no _____ sources of sugar (but may still contain a large amount of _____ sugar, e.g., dried fruit)

added natural

Difference between nutrition facts label and supplement label: Nutrition label: servings per container is required in ____ cases Supplement label: Servings per container may be _____ if it is the same as the total (net) quantity provided in the container. For example, if the serving size for a supplement is one capsule and there are 100 capsules in the container, then the servings per container is also 100 and does not need to be specified on the supplement container

all omitted

Supplement fact labels can also differ slightly depending on the supplement type. For example, Protein Supplement Label is a supplement facts label from a brand of protein powder. Because the supplement is a protein blend and claims to provide all the essential amino acids, it must also list all the _____ provided on the supplement label.

amino acids

Cholesterol is usually in _____ products, not as much in _______ product

animal products not as much in plant products

What are the key differences between the standard and revised nutrition facts labels: The revised nutrition facts label displays the calorie information in larger and _______ font. Calories from _____ are ___ longer required on the revised label. The revised label includes both total and ______ sugars. Vitamins ____ and ____ are no longer required on the revised label. _______ and vitamin ___ have been added to the new label Minerals _______ and ______ remain on the label

bolder fat, no longer added A and C Potassium and Vitamin D Calcium and Iron

The new nutrition facts label displays total _____ in much larger font than the old/standard version of the label.

calories

Weight management is a complex area but studies have shown that portion __________, along with managing overall diet quality and the energy density of foods consumed, can play an important role in managing weight

control

Food manufacturers are required to list all ingredients in a packaged food product in ______ order of prevalence

decreasing

Cholesterol is generally found in foods of animal origin, including ______ and ______ products. Thus, most products derived from plant sources (grains, fruits, vegetables, etc.) will likely have minimal to no cholesterol in them unless an ______ product was added to the ingredients.

eggs and dairy products animal

The nutrition _____ label and the _______ list are two important tools in determining the nutritional value of a product in an individual's diet

facts ingredient

Vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium are 4 micronutrients that are required to be listed on the nutrition label as they are considered to be the ones for which most U.S. adults _____ to consume the recommended amounts.

fail

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) recommends that consumers generally choose products that provide <=5% total fat, of what 4 things?

fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium

Food Labels in the UK and EU may also provide a color-coded label on 4 label items to indicate if it is high or low in these nutrients. The color-coded panels are displayed on the front of packages and reference the colors of traffic lights as indicators to stop, go, and proceed with caution. A ____ highlight indicates that the product is _____ in the nutrient _____ indicates it is a medium source of the nutrient, _____ indicates that it is high in the nutrient.

fat, saturated fat, sugar, and salt green, low (for ex: low in fat and sat fat is good so green is good) amber red

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) recommends that consumers generally choose products that provide >=20% for what 3 things?

fiber, vitamins, and minerals

Dairy Portions 1 _____ length = 1 oz of cheese (28g) 1 ______ = 1 cup of milk (245g)

finger fist

Popular Food Terms on the label: "Grass-Fed (on beef products)" Fed ______ versus grain or _____ for primary source of food, ____ government standards or regulation.

grass vs grain or corn no

Information on calories from saturated fat and information on any other nutrients such as polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, sugar alcohols, etc. must be listed _____ the supplement includes any ____ about them or if they were added to the product.

if claims

Many supplements will provide well over 100% of the daily value for a nutrient. For example, vitamin D supplements typically provide well over 100% of the %DV. This is because the absorption of vitamin D supplements by the body is highly ______. Even though a pill may have over 1000% of the average person's vitamin D needs, nowhere near that amount will actually be absorbed into the bloodstream when taken orally. For that reason, medical professionals often recommend supplementing vitamin D in much-higher quantities than other nutrients. For other supplements, high dosages may be inappropriate, _____, and sometimes even dangerous. Always consider the context and the need for a supplement in an individual's diet and work with clients' _______ to understand what nutrients they may be deficient in.

inefficient unnecessary physicians

Because most U.S. adults are not considered to be at risk for low protein intake, a percent daily value for protein is not required on the nutrition facts label unless the product is intended for use by _____ and children under the age of ____ or if a specific claim about protein is made on the product (e.g., "Good Source of Protein").

infants 4

The serving size on the nutrition facts label is for ___________ purposes only; it is not necessarily a __________ of what an individual should be eating.

information recommendation

he USDA MyPlate and the Harvard Healthy Eating Plate may not be helpful for portion control if plate sizes are very ______. Research has shown that plate size can affect the amount of food individuals consume at a sitting. One solution to help with overall portion control is to use smaller plates at meals. Using a ______-inch plate instead of one that is 11 or 12 inches in diameter will limit the total amount of food that can be placed on the plate and may also make food portions appear larger, creating the illusion of a larger serving size.

large 7- or 9

Similar to the USDA's MyPlate, the Harvard Healthy Eating Plate uses the image of a plate to convey appropriate portion sizes for the different food groups but it differs in a few important ways. The Harvard Healthy Eating Plate recommends a _____ portion for vegetables and a slightly larger portion for _______ compared to the USDA MyPlate.

larger protein

If an individual's calorie needs are <2000 calories, 1 serving of the product would provide ______ than the percent listed on label because their daily needs for fat are ______ than those of a 2000-calorie diet.

more lower

Amounts for other vitamins and minerals _____ be listed if they are specifically added to the supplement or if a claim is made about them on the dietary supplement label.

must

By law, as defined in DSHEA, dietary supplement labels must display what? 1. the ____ of the supplement 2. the net _____ (amount) of the supplement 3. the nutrition labeling (_______ facts label) 4. the _____ list, 5. the _____ and place of business of the manufacturer or distributor

name quantity (amount) supplement ingredient name

Terms, such as _______ may also be displayed on food labels and can make a food item appear to seem healthy or nutritionally superior to its counterparts. However, most of these terms are not regulated by the FDA and have no clearly defined standards. For example, the term natural is often found on many food labels (natural ice cream, natural yogurt, natural flavoring, etc.) but it is notoriously misleading as it has no real meaning.

natural

Total Sugars is the total amount of sugar in a food (includes both added and _________ occurring sugars in a food).

naturally

Cholesterol is still listed on the nutrition facts label but its relevance to an individual's nutrition requirements and overall health goals may be limited as there is ____ consistent or direct correlation between dietary cholesterol intake and heart disease

no

Popular Food Terms on the label: "Natural" ____ true definition Meat and poultry cannot contain _______ ingredients, colors, or preservatives.

no artificial

% Fat Free Contains X% ______ macronutrients by weight (e.g., 98% fat-free)

non-fat

The nutrition facts label also lists the amount of dietary fiber provided in the specified serving of a product. Some products may additionally distinguish between soluble and insoluble fiber but this distinction is _____ required unless a specific claim is made in reference to the fiber content in the product (e.g., "Good Source of ______ Fiber").

not Soluble

Supplement labels in the EU and UK are fairly similar to those in the United States. However, supplements in the EU that contain any vitamins and minerals will list the percent ______ reference value (%NRV) instead of using the term %DV. Values for the NRV and RDA are essentially the same; the change in nomenclature from RDA to NRV in the EU/UK is for EU labeling guidelines. Similar to the %DV in the United States, the %NRV indicates what percentage of the recommended amount of a vitamin or mineral is provided in the specified serving (and/or _____ grams) of a dietary supplement.

nutrient 100

Another example: Supplement label for a calcium and vitamin D supplement and it only lists information for calories, calories from fat, and the amounts of vitamin D and calcium provided in one serving. Carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, protein, and vitamins A and C have been _______ due to an insignificant amount of each being present.

omitted

As on the nutrition facts label, the supplement facts label must list information on the following values/nutrients when they are present in measurable amounts (any amount greater than zero). If these nutrients are not present in any measurable amount in the supplement, they may be ______ from the supplement facts label. Total Calories Calories from Fat Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrates Dietary Fiber Sugars Protein Vitamins A and C Calcium and Iron

omitted

Under the revised guidelines for nutrition labeling, food products that contain more than _____ but <= _____ servings must also list the nutritional information for the entire container. This new requirement is designed to allow for the fact that food products with three servings or less may be consumed in one sitting.

one three

Approved Health Claims include statements related to the following: Calcium and vitamin D intake and a reduced risk of ______ Dietary fats and ______ Fruits and vegetables and _______ Folic acid and a reduced risk of _______________ Sodium and _____________________ Soluble fiber and a _________ risk of _____________________

osteoporosis cancer cancer neural tube defects hypertension (high blood pressure) reduced, heart disease

Popular Food Terms on the label: "Pasture Raised" Spent time on pasture or ____ for a period of time, ____ clear indication of how much time, and ____ government standards or regulation.

outdoors no no

Packaged and processed food products often contain large amounts of sodium because it serves as both a _____ and a _____ enhancer.

preservative flavor

Most packaged food items are required by the FDA to display a label that identifies 1. name of the product 2. ______ of product in the package, 3. name and _____ of the manufacturer, 4. _______ list, 5. _______ facts label, 6. a statement on any common _____ in the food.

quantity address ingredient nutrition allergens

1 Egg = ______ cup 85 grams, a serving of nuts or dried fruit

quarter

The USDA MyPlate provides a visual guideline to appropriate portion sizes for the food groups protein, grains, vegetables, and fruit. MyPlate recommends that grains and vegetables comprise just over a _______ of a plate each fruits and protein foods each take up just under a ______ of the plate. Put differently, fruits and vegetables should make up _____ a plate Protein _______ Grains/starch __________ The Harvard School of Public Health has a similar version called the Healthy ______ Plate.

quarter quarter half quarter Healthy Eating Plate

The terms serving size and portion size are not the same thing. The serving size for a food or food product is typically a specific quantity that serves as a ______ amount for the nutrition content and value of that food. It is not necessarily the amount of food that an individual should eat in one sitting. A portion is the amount of food or food product that an individual _______ to put on their plate or consume in a sitting.

reference chooses

Popular Food Terms on the label: "Cage-Free (on poultry products)" Chickens had access to ______ outside the cage; there is ____ guarantee that they did.

roam no

As with the nutrition facts label, the supplement facts label must include the _______ size and servings per container.

serving

It is important to review the _________ for any vitamin, mineral, or herbal supplement as the information presented is for only the serving size listed and not necessarily for one full unit/dose of the supplement. Failure to read the supplement facts and note the serving size can lead to incorrect dosing and inadequate or excess consumption of the supplement.

serving size

Reference amount for a food or dietary supplement for which nutrition/supplement information is provided is called ___________ size

serving size

The nutrition facts label is required to display what information: The number of _______ per container ______ size Total ________ per serving Amount of total ______ per serving, ______ fat and _____ fat (in ______) ___________ (in milligrams) Sodium (in milligrams) Carbs (in grams) Dietary ______ (in grams) Total sugars and added sugars (in grams) Protein (in grams) Amounts and the ______ Daily Value for the following vitamins and minerals: vitamin _____ and _______ (in _______) Minerals _____ and _______ (in _______) * Vitamin A and C no longer needed

servings Serving calories fat, saturated, trans Cholesterol fiber Percent D and calcium (in milligrams) Iron and potassium (in milligrams)

Consumers may not be familiar with the names of some additives but they can still aim to select products with _____, identifiable ingredient lists and thus avoid buying products with many additives and processed ingredients.

short

No Salt Added Contains no added salt (may still contain _____ if naturally in the food) and must state that it is not sodium free

sodium

2 more differences between nutrition and supplement label: 1. The ingredient list may also include the supplement of a dietary ingredient used in the ________, and must list the part of the _____ from which a dietary ingredient is derived (where applicable). In contrast, the source of a dietary ingredient is _____ required or permitted to be listed on the _____ facts label for foods. 2. FDA labeling requirements also specify that manufacturers may not list _____ amounts for any nutrients on the supplement facts label whereas, this is allowed (and required when applicable) on the nutrition facts label

source, plant not, nutrition facts label zero

The nutrition label for dietary supplements is called a ______ facts label and it differs in a few ways from the nutrition facts label applied to foods and food products.

supplement

A poker chip or bottle cap is equal to 1 ________ (14g)

tablespoon

A dice is equal to 1 _______ (4g of oil)

teaspoon

Oil Portions 1 fingertip = 1 _______ (4g) 0.5 thumb = 1 _______ (14g)

teaspoon tablespoon

Solid Fat Portions (like peanut butter) Peanut Butter: Whole ______ = 1.5-2 tbsp (21-28g) Avocado: 2 whole thumbs = 3-4 _____ (43-57g)

thumb tbsp

Percent daily values are provided for all listed nutrients on the nutrition facts panel except what 3 things, as the FDA has not defined recommended daily amounts for these nutrients.

trans fat total sugar protein

What are the 5 main micronutrients required on the nutrition facts label?

vitamin D Calcium Iron Sodium potassium

No Sugar Contains less than ____ a gram of sugar per serving

½ - 0.5