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What must food labels include?
What does "low fat" mean?
What is the maximum amount of fat per 100g for a food to be considered low fat?
What is the maximum amount of sugar per 100g for a food to be considered low sugar?
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What is the RI?
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What does "low sugar" mean?
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What is the minimum amount of salt per 100g for a food to be considered high salt?
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What must the front of pack label include?
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What does RI stand for?
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Is there specific legislation in the UK regulating portion sizes?
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Study Notes
- The Food Standards Agency has published guidelines on portion sizes for many years.
- There is no specific legislation in the UK regulating portion sizes, but there are guidelines provided by the Food Standards Agency.
- Recent evidence suggests that many portion sizes in the UK are no longer accurate.
- Some organisations have produced their own guidance on portion sizes.
- Food labels must include all of the following: the name of the food, the weight or volume of the food, storage instructions, a use-by date, and the manufacturer's name and address.
- Food labels must also include a list of ingredients, nutritional information, and any genetically modified ingredients.
- Food labels must be clear and easy to read.
- The front of pack label should list the amount of energy, fat, saturates, sugars and salt in one portion or one unit.
- Low fat means 3g or less per 100g, high fat means 17.5g or more per 100g, low saturated fat means 1.5g or less per 100g, high saturated fat means 5g or more per 100g.
- The RI shows the approximate amount of the nutrients and energy needed for a healthy diet.
- Low sugar means 5g or less per 100g, high sugar means 22.5g or more per 100g.
- Salt should be listed as 1.5g or more per 100g.
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Test your knowledge of UK food labelling regulations and portion size guidelines with this quiz. Explore the requirements for food labels, portion size recommendations, and understanding nutritional information.
