5 Questions
What is the purpose of the food-labeling regulations and the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990?
The purpose is to provide consumers with more reliable and informative material.
What information must be included on food labels since May 1994?
Labels must include standardized serving sizes, grams of saturated fat, and fiber content.
What does the percentage of daily values on food labels represent?
The percentage of daily values provides the percentage of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, and fiber contributed by a single serving, based on a 2,000-calorie daily diet.
How many nutrient or disease-specific relationship claims are allowed under the new guidelines?
Seven claims are allowed.
What does the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require regarding food labeling?
The FDA requires all processed foods regulated by them to be appropriately labeled.
Study Notes
Food-Labeling Regulations and NLEA 1990
- The purpose of food-labeling regulations and the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) of 1990 is to provide consumers with accurate and relevant information about the nutritional content of foods.
Food Label Requirements Since May 1994
- Since May 1994, food labels must include the following information:
- serving size
- servings per container
- nutrition facts (calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, protein)
- percent of daily value (%DV) for various nutrients
Daily Values on Food Labels
- The percentage of daily values on food labels represents the percentage of the daily nutrient intake recommended by the FDA, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrient or Disease-Specific Relationship Claims
- Under the new guidelines, seven nutrient or disease-specific relationship claims are allowed, linking diets rich in certain nutrients with reduced risk of certain diseases.
FDA Requirements for Food Labeling
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires food manufacturers to provide accurate and truthful labeling, including:
- ingredient lists
- nutrition facts
- allergen warnings
- specific health claims and warnings
Test your knowledge on food labeling and nutrition claims with this quiz. Learn about the regulations put in place by the FDA and how they aim to provide consumers with reliable and informative information on food labels.
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