1.3 Tools for a Healthy Diet Flashcards

1
Q

Who monitors food labels?

A

FDA

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2
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How must the serving size be listed on a food label?

A

in units that consumers will understand

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3
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How is each nutrient on a food label listed?

A

in metric amounts and % daily value

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4
Q

What is the percent daily value based on?

A

2,000 calorie diet

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5
Q

Which nutrients do not contain a percent daily value?

A

protein
sugar

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6
Q

What are the four types of health claims?

A
  1. health claim
  2. preliminary health claim
  3. nutrient claim
  4. structure/function claim
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7
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What is a health claim?

A

statement that must have significant scientific evidence that links the food with reduced risk of a disease

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8
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What is a preliminary health claim?

A

statement where there might not be an established scientific link

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9
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What is a nutrient claim?

A

specific claim is being made about a nutrient; well defined and must adhere to the set standards

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10
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What is a structure/function claim?

A

statement that does not require scientific evidence; does not need to be valif

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11
Q

What health claims are regulated by the FDA?

A

health claim
preliminary health claim
nutrient claim

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12
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When will the FDA regulate structure/function claims?

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if the product may cause harm to the consumer

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13
Q

What are the keywords for a diet?

A

variety
balance
moderations

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