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What is a mandatory information that must be included on a food label?
Special storage instructions
In what order should ingredients be listed on a food label?
Descending order of weight
What is the purpose of symbols on food labels?
Provide additional information
Which type of food label provides information about product use, construction, and performance?
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What additional information can be included in a food label besides the name of the food?
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What type of names are not allowed for foods according to the text?
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What information must be included on a food label as per the text?
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Why are serving sizes important on food labels?
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What does a food label typically include according to the text?
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Which entity has established specific serving sizes for various foods?
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What purpose does the grade label serve for a product?
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What is the metric equivalent of 1 cup?
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How many milliliters are equivalent to 1 fluid ounce?
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What is the metric equivalent of 1 ounce in grams?
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How many teaspoons are equivalent to 25 milliliters?
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What is included in the Daily Values list on food labels?
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Which nutrient is required to be presented in grams and percent Daily Value on the Nutrition Facts panel?
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What type of claims can be made without any FDA approval?
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Which dietary element is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease?
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What link has the FDA established between diet and health?
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Which type of claims require food manufacturers to collect scientific evidence and petition the FDA?
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Which dietary element is most associated with a reduced risk of high blood pressure?
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'Slow aging,' 'improve memory,' and 'build strong bones' are examples of claims known as:
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What are the conditions for a product to be labeled as 'cholesterol-free'?
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Why are implied claims on food labels prohibited?
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What is a requirement for a product to make a 'no-oil' claim?
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Why did the FDA hold manufacturers to high scientific standards before approving health claims on food labels until 2003?
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What are the criteria for a food to be described as 'low' in a specific nutrient?
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Why are certain implied claims allowed on food labels if they meet specified criteria?
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Study Notes
Food Labelling
- Food labels provide information about the product, producer, and packaging.
- Labels appear on all processed foods, with similar information available for fresh produce through posters or brochures.
Mandatory Information on a Label
- Name of the food
- List of ingredients
- Quality of certain ingredients
- Instructions for use (if needed)
- Use by or best before dates
- Special storage instructions
- Name and address of the manufacturer or seller
- Place of origin
Purpose of Labelling
- Information
- Marketing or communication
- Brand identification
- Presentation
- Traceability
Contents on a Label
- Name of the food (brand, grade, or descriptive name)
- List of ingredients (in descending order of weight)
- Nutrition facts (energy, protein, carbohydrates, fat, etc.)
- Shelf life (use by or best before date)
- Storage conditions
- Name and address of the manufacturer, packer, and/or seller
- Country of origin
- Weight
- Instructions for use
Types of Food Labels
- Brand label (includes brand name and trademark or logo)
- Descriptive label (provides information about product use, construction, care, performance, and features)
Nutrient Claims
- Phrases like "good source of fiber" or "rich in calcium" can be used on labels if they meet FDA definitions.
- Criteria for nutrient claims include conditions under which each term can be used.
- Implied claims are prohibited unless they meet specified criteria.
Health Claims
- FDA-approved health claims require scientific evidence to establish a clear link between diet and health.
- Examples of approved health claims include:
- Calcium and reduced risk of osteoporosis
- Sodium and reduced risk of hypertension
- Dietary saturated fat and cholesterol and reduced risk of coronary heart disease
Structure-Function Claims
- Structure-function claims can be made without FDA approval.
- Examples of structure-function claims include "slows aging," "improves memory," and "builds strong bones."
Serving Sizes
- Labels must identify the size of the serving.
- FDA-established serving sizes for various foods include:
- Ice cream: 1/2 cup
- Beverages: 8 fluid ounces
Nutrition Facts
- The "Nutrition Facts" panel presents nutrient information in quantities and percentages of the Daily Values.
- Required nutrient information includes:
- Total food energy
- Food energy from fat
- Total fat
- Saturated fat
- Trans fat
- Cholesterol
- Sodium
- Total carbohydrate
- Dietary fiber
- Sugars
- Protein
- Vitamins A and C
- Iron
- Calcium
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