Nutrition Labels

Question 1

Mandate

Answer 1

For foods that contain more than one ingredient, and raw meats as of 2012

Question 2

Voluntary for…

Answer 2

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Foods produced by small businesses, restaurants, bakeries, and food stands unless a health claim is made on the package

Question 3

Nutrition Facts Panel (1994)

Answer 3

Fat, Sat fat, trans fat, sodium, cholesterol, carbs, sugars, protein, fiber, Vit A, VIt C, Ca and Iron
Standard serving size required
Nutrient content related to specific health claims

Question 4

DRV - % Daily Value

Answer 4

Scientifically agreed upon daily levels of nutrients compatible with health
For food labels only
Based on 2000 kcal diet

Question 5

Food Allergen and Consumer Protection Act Bill (2006)

Answer 5

Food allergens must be disclosed "in plain, common language"
Milk
eggs
Peanuts
Soy
Fish
Shellfish
Wheat
Tree Nuts
Top 8 account for 90% of food allergies

Question 6

2011 Restaurant Mandate

Answer 6

Restaurant chains with 20+ outlets must post calories (menus or menu boards) and must provide additional nutrient info when requested

Question 7

Enrichment

Answer 7

Pertains only to refined grain products

“replacement” of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and Fe that was lost during refinement

Question 8

Fortification

Answer 8

Attempt to prevent deficiencies through “addition” of one or more nutrients
Required:
- Vit D added to milk
- Vit D and A added to low fat dairy products
- Folic Acid added to refined grains

Not Required:

• Iodine added to salt
• Ca added to OJ, Cocoa

Question 9

Functional Foods

Answer 9

Food, fortified foods, enhanced food products that may have health benefits beyond the effects of the essential nutrients they contain
Removal of potentially harmful components (Cholesterol-free eggs)
Increasing amount of nutrients
Adding new beneficial compounds to food
Not regulated, no specific standards