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What is the primary purpose of the Nutrition Facts panel on a packaged food?
What is the primary purpose of the Nutrition Facts panel on a packaged food?
What type of fat is required to be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel?
What type of fat is required to be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel?
How many grams of total fat are in each serving of the flatbreads shown in Figure 6.16?
How many grams of total fat are in each serving of the flatbreads shown in Figure 6.16?
What is the minimum amount of a specific type of fat that must be reported on the Nutrition Facts panel?
What is the minimum amount of a specific type of fat that must be reported on the Nutrition Facts panel?
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What is the purpose of the ingredient list on a packaged food?
What is the purpose of the ingredient list on a packaged food?
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How many kcal are supplied by a serving of potato chips?
How many kcal are supplied by a serving of potato chips?
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What is the recommended approach to comparing the total fat and saturated fat contents of packaged foods?
What is the recommended approach to comparing the total fat and saturated fat contents of packaged foods?
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What is the result of calculating the number of kcal from fat in a serving of potato chips?
What is the result of calculating the number of kcal from fat in a serving of potato chips?
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Study Notes
Nutrition Facts Panel
- The Nutrition Facts panel provides information on the amount of total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol in a packaged food product.
- The panel shows the total fat content in grams per serving, with breakdowns of saturated fat and trans fat.
- If a serving of food has less than 0.5 g of a specific type of fat, the amount can be reported as 0 g.
Sources of Fat
- The list of ingredients on the Nutrition Facts panel can help identify the sources of fat in a product.
- Fats and oils in the ingredients list contribute to the total fat content of the product.
Requirements for Food Manufacturers
- Food manufacturers are not required to indicate amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat in products.
- However, the amount of cholesterol in a serving of the food must be listed.
Calculating Kcal from Fat
- To calculate the number of kcal from fat in a serving, you need to know the total fat content in grams per serving.
- Example: A serving of potato chips has 9 g of total fat, and supplies 150 kcal.
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Learn about nutritional labeling, including determining amounts of total fat and various types of fatty acids in a serving of packaged food. Compare total fat and saturated fat contents and identify sources of fat in a product.
