Food Claims

Question 1

Fat Free

Answer 1

Less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving, with no added fat or oil

Question 2

Low Fat

Answer 2

3 grams or less of fat per serving

Question 3

Less fat

Answer 3

25% or less fat than the comparison food (must be compared to another food)

Question 4

Saturated Fat Free

Answer 4

Less than 0.5 grams of saturated fat and 0.5 grams of trans-fatty acids per serving

Question 5

Cholesterol-Free

Answer 5

Less than 2 mg cholesterol per serving, and 2 grams or less saturated fat per serving

Question 6

Low Cholesterol

Answer 6

20 mg or less cholesterol per serving and 2 grams or less saturated fat per serving

Question 7

Reduced Calorie

Answer 7

At least 25% fewer calories per serving than the comparison food (must be compared to another food or previous version of the product)

Question 8

Low Calorie

Answer 8

40 calories or less per serving

Question 9

Extra Lean

Answer 9

Less than 5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, and 95 mg of cholesterol per (100 gram) serving of meat, poultry or seafood (CAN ONLY BE USED FOR MEAT, POULTRY, or SEAFOOD)

Question 10

Lean

Answer 10

Less than 10 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and 95 mg of cholesterol per (100 gram) serving of meat, poultry or seafood (CAN ONLY BE USED FOR MEAT, POULTRY, or SEAFOOD)

Question 11

Light (fat)

Answer 11

50% or less fat than in the comparison food (ex: 50% less fat than our regular cheese)

Question 12

Light (calories)

Answer 12

1/3 fewer calories than the comparison food

Question 13

High-Fiber

Answer 13

5 grams or more fiber per serving

Question 14

Sugar-Free

Answer 14

Less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving

Question 15

Sodium Free or Salt-Free

Answer 15

Less than 5 mg of sodium per serving

Question 16

Low Sodium

Answer 16

140 mg or less per serving

Question 17

Very Low Sodium

Answer 17

35 mg or less per serving

Question 18

Healthy

Answer 18

A food low in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, and contains at least 10% of the Daily Values for vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, protein or fiber.

Question 19

“High”, “Rich In” or “Excellent Source”

Answer 19

20% or more of the Daily Value for a given nutrient per serving (ex: Rich in Vitamin K)

Question 20

“Less”, “Fewer” or “Reduced”

Answer 20

At least 25% less of a given nutrient or calories than the comparison food (ex: 25% less fat than our regular biscuits)

Question 21

“Low”, “Little”, “Few”, or “Low Source of”

Answer 21

An amount that would allow frequent consumption of the food without exceeding the Daily Value for th enutrient–but can only make the claim as it applies to all similar foods

Question 22

“Good Source of”

Answer 22

The food provides 10% or more of the Daily Value for the given nutrient

Question 23

“More” or “Added”

Answer 23

The food provides 10% more of the Daily Value for a given nutrient than the comparison food (ex: More calcium than regular orange juice!)