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?
