Chapter 1: Nutrition Facts Label Flashcards
The Nutritional Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) is a federal law that gives the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to?
Mandate nutrition labelling on the most foods and regulate the nutrient content and health claims on food labels.
For patients who are interested in eating healthy diet, the nutrition facts help eliminate?
The guesswork by listen all nutrients, calories, etc.
Nutrition facts make it easier for those who are on?
Special diets and those watching their caloric intake, fat grams to choose foods that are sensible.
What is a Serving Size?
If a serving size is a cup and the person eats 2 cups, the person is consuming twice calories, fats and the rest of the nutrients listed.
What are Calories?
Indicates calories per serving, as well as how many of those calories are from fat.
What are Percentage (%) of Daily Value?
Help evaluate how a particular food firs into your daily meal plan.
Percent of Daily Value applies for?
The entire day not the meal.