Food labels and Food label claims

Question 1

A Good source of…

Answer 1

10-19% of DV (proteins, vitamins, minerals)

Question 2

Low Sodium

Answer 2

140mg or less/serving (if serving is small/50g food)

Question 3

Healthy (think fat, Na, Cholesterol, vitamins)

Answer 3

low fat, low saturated fat, no more than 480-600mg sodium or 95mg cholesterol, 10% of Vit A, C, protein, Ca, IRon, fiber This is bullshit

Question 4

Low fat

Answer 4

3g or less/serving

Question 5

Low saturated fat

Answer 5

1g/serving and 15% or less of kcal from sat fat

Question 6

Low cholesterol

Answer 6

20mg or less cholesterol and 2g or less sat fat/serving

Question 7

Nutrient Claims

Answer 7

characterizes the level of a nutrient in the good - for example: “fat free” or “less sodium”

Question 8

Health Claims

Answer 8

characterize the relationship of a food or food component to a disease or health related condition
ex: “diet low in total fat may reduce some cancers”

Question 9

Structure/function claims

Answer 9

Describe the effect that a substance has on the structure or function of the body and do not make reference to a disease.
Ex: “supports immunity and digestive health”

Question 10

FDA Grade A Health claims

Answer 10

level of confidence in health claim, high significant scientific agreement

Required label disclaimers are NOT required