Chapter 15 (Terminology)

Question 1

Ingredients like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs, or botanicals that can be used to supplement a diet.

Answer 1

Dietary Supplements

Question 2

An agency under US Health and Human Services that is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs and supplements

Answer 2

Food and Drug Administration

Question 3

A label required by the FDA on most food and beverages that details the food’s nutrient content.

Answer 3

nutrition facts

Question 4

A list provided on a food label of each ingredient in a product in descending order of prominence.

Answer 4

ingredient list

Question 5

The part of a package label most likely to be displayed, shown, or examined under normal conditions on a retail display.

Answer 5

principal display panel

Question 6

Sugars and syrups added to foods or beverages when they are processed or prepared.

Answer 6

added sugars

Question 7

An unsaturated fatty acid in margarines and oils that is the result of hydrogenation.

Answer 7

trans fat

Question 8

A US government agency that aims to protect consumers by enforcing consumer protection and antitrust laws.

Answer 8

Federal Trade Commision

Question 9

Describes the quantity of a particular nutrient in a food.

Answer 9

nutrient content claim

Question 10

Any claim that states, suggests, or implies a relationship between a food and a constituent of health.

Answer 10

health claims

Question 11

A claim that describes the relationship between a nutrient deficiency and disease or how a dietary ingredient affects the structure or function of humans.

Answer 11

structure and function claims

Question 12

A statement to limit the scope of obligation, rights, or liability of the manufacturer.

Answer 12

disclaimer

Question 13

Food items that have had mechanical or chemical operations performed on them to preserve or alter them.

Answer 13

processed foods