Food Labels And Portion Sizes Flashcards
Food products that contain more than one but less than or equal to _______ servings must also list the nutritional information for the entire container
Three
Serving sizes are listed only for _______ purposes. Individual needs may vary depending on calorie needs or activity level
Information
It is recommended to choose products that provide ___% or less of total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium and ___% or more for fiber, vitamins, and minerals
5%, 20%
________ are those that have been added to the product in the form of sucrose, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, or other derivatives
Added sugars
The main micronutrients required on labels include ______, potassium, calcium, iron, and vitamin D
Sodium
Vitamin D, Calcium, ______, and potassium are required to be listed as they are considered to be ones that most adults fail to consume the recommended amounts
Iron
______ is generally found in foods of animal origin, including eggs and dairy products
Cholesterol
Ingredients in a food product are listed in decreasing order of prevalence, meaning the ______ ingredient is present in the largest amount
First
If certain nutrients are not present in any measurable amount in a _________, they may be omitted from the facts label
Supplement
_______ size serves as a reference amount for the nutrition content and value of that food.
Serving
People tend to serve themselves and consumer larger portions from bigger ______ than from smaller dishes
Plates
According to the Harvard Healthy Eating plate, veggies and fruits take one side of the plate, with _______ taking up more than half the space, and healthy protein and ______ take up the other half, splitting it evenly
Veggies, whole grains
The EU and UK require dietary ingredients be listed as a percentage of the total product’s _______
Weight
______ does not have a percent daily value listed on the nutrition facts label
Protein
