What Is The Nutrition Facts Panel?

Question 0

How is it calculated?

Answer 0

“Per serving” calories per serving, calories from fat per serving.

Question 1

Definition of NFP

Answer 1

Contains the nutrition info required by the FDA

Question 2

List of nutrients required

Answer 2

Fat (total saturated and trans), cholesterol, sodium, carbs, protein, some vitamins and minerals.

Question 3

What is included as %DV?

Answer 3

Vitamin A/carotene, vitamin c, iron, calcium

Question 4

%DV

Answer 4

Describes how much a serving of food contributes to your overall intake of the listed nutrients. Based on a 2000 calorie diet (per day). Standards are based on RDI (proteins and vitamins) and DRV (fiber cholesterol, and sat. Fats)