FN170 ch2
nutrient claim.
A food label that advertises the product as a "rich source of fiber" is an example of a
Sugar, puffed wheat, dry milk powder, salt, red food coloring
A food scientist is developing a new and improved cereal bar. She consults with you to ask in what order the ingredients should be listed on the food label. The ingredients are: Sugar: 30 g, Puffed wheat: 28 g, Dry milk powder: 5 g, Red food coloring: 35 mg, Salt: 2 g. What is the appropriate order in which to list these ingredients on the food label?
Vitamins A and C
According to nutrition labeling laws, the amounts of what two vitamins must be listed on the package label as percent Daily Value?
Calcium and Iron
According to nutrition labeling laws, what two minerals must be listed on the package label as percent Daily Value?
LUT
All of the following sets of values are included in the Dietary Reference Intakes except
energy and little or no protein, vitamins or minerals.
An empty-kcalorie food is one that contains
50
Approximately what minimum percentage of all grains consumed by a person should be whole grains?
High, to cover virtually all healthy individuals
How are the RDA for almost all vitamin and mineral intakes set?
5
How many subgroups comprise the vegetable food group?
meats
In which of the following food groups are legumes found?
provide more nutrients relative to kcalories
Nutrient dense refers to foods that
2000
On a food label, the "% Daily Value" table compares key nutrients per serving for a person consuming how many kcalories daily?
fortification.
The addition of calcium to some orange juice products by food manufacturers is most properly termed nutrient
Recommended Dietary Allowance.
The amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of about 98% of a population is termed the
The maximum amount from all sources that appears safe for most healthy people
What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient represent?
45-65%
What is the AMDR for carbohydrate?
20-35%
What is the AMDR for fat?
Vitamins A and C
What two major nutrients are supplied by the fruit and vegetable groups?
Fruit with whipped cream
Which of the following foods provides empty calories for the person on a weight reduction diet?
Whole-wheat
Which of the following product labels always denotes a whole-grain product?
