Understanding Nutritional Labeling: Protein

Understanding Nutritional Labeling: Protein

• To determine the grams of protein in a serving of a packaged food, read the Nutrition Facts panel on the label.
• The Nutrition Facts panel provides information about a product's protein content, but not its protein quality.
• One serving of the crackers in Figure 7.15 contains 3 g of protein.
• The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not require food manufacturers to include information about the % Daily Value for protein when the food is intended for adult consumption.
• However, the %DV for protein must be displayed when the label has a claim about the product's protein contents.
• Most Americans consume plenty of protein, so protein intake is not a public health concern.
• The Daily Value for protein (adults) is 50 g.
• The list of ingredients can be used to judge the protein quality of a product.
• To calculate the %DV of protein for a product, use the information provided in the Nutrition Facts panel.

This quiz covers nutritional labeling, focusing on protein content and quality. Learn how to determine grams of protein in a serving and evaluate protein quality using the ingredient list.