chapter 2

Question 1

RDA

Answer 1

recommended dietary allowances
* daily nutrient intake amounts that meet the needs of nearly all individuals

Question 2

AI

Answer 2

adequate intakes
* used for nutrients when there is insufficient research to establish average requirement and RDA

Question 3

UL

Answer 3

upper levels
* not a nutrient goal, but a ceiling for intake

Question 4

what types of claims are allowed on food labels

Answer 4

may claims - can never be 100% sure
claims must comply with FDA regulations

Question 5

fat free standard

Answer 5

less than 0.5 g fat per serving

Question 6

low fat standard

Answer 6

3 g or less per serving

Question 7

reduced or less fat standard

Answer 7

at least 25% less per serving than reference food

Question 8

sugar free standard

Answer 8

less than 0.5 g per serving

Question 9

no added sugar or without added sugar standard

Answer 9

no sugars or sugar-containing ingredient added during processing or packing

Question 10

reduced sugar standard

Answer 10

at least 25% less sugar per serving than reference foo d