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What is required to be labeled on every packaged food according to the FDA regulations?
What is required to be labeled on every packaged food according to the FDA regulations?
- Expiration date of the food product
- Net weight of the food product (correct)
- History of the food manufacturer
- Color additives used in the food product
What is one of the requirements for health claims made about a food product or its nutrients?
What is one of the requirements for health claims made about a food product or its nutrients?
- They must be in a foreign language
- They must be science-based and accurate (correct)
- They should be exaggerated
- They should be based on rumors
Which nutrient information must be included on food labels since the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990?
Which nutrient information must be included on food labels since the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990?
- Vitamin K content
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Total kilocalories (correct)
- Protein content
Which factor is NOT considered when determining the uniform serving sizes among similar products?
Which factor is NOT considered when determining the uniform serving sizes among similar products?
Which information should be listed on a food label in descending order by weight?
Which information should be listed on a food label in descending order by weight?
What criteria must be met for a food product to make health claims according to FDA regulations?
What criteria must be met for a food product to make health claims according to FDA regulations?
What is the recommended daily amount of servings from the grains group for a moderately active female needing 2,000 kcal daily?
What is the recommended daily amount of servings from the grains group for a moderately active female needing 2,000 kcal daily?
According to MyPlate recommendations, what should you do with your plate in terms of fruits and vegetables?
According to MyPlate recommendations, what should you do with your plate in terms of fruits and vegetables?
What is the recommended amount of fat-free or low-fat milk and yogurt for a moderately active female needing 2,000 kcal daily?
What is the recommended amount of fat-free or low-fat milk and yogurt for a moderately active female needing 2,000 kcal daily?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the MyPlate recommendations for a healthy daily diet?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the MyPlate recommendations for a healthy daily diet?
What impact does eating breakfast have on total kilocalorie intake in a day?
What impact does eating breakfast have on total kilocalorie intake in a day?
What is the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)?
What is the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)?
What does MyPlate recommend about protein food choices?
What does MyPlate recommend about protein food choices?
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?
Why might an Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) not be established for a nutrient?
Why might an Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) not be established for a nutrient?
How do Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) compare to Estimated Average Requirements (EARs)?
How do Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) compare to Estimated Average Requirements (EARs)?
What does Adequate Intakes (AI) represent?
What does Adequate Intakes (AI) represent?
Why are Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) not available for all nutrients?
Why are Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) not available for all nutrients?
What is the difference between portion and serving size?
What is the difference between portion and serving size?
How have increased portion sizes contributed to health issues?
How have increased portion sizes contributed to health issues?
Which type of foods are considered low-energy-dense?
Which type of foods are considered low-energy-dense?
What does 'nutrient dense' mean?
What does 'nutrient dense' mean?
Why are low-energy-dense foods beneficial?
Why are low-energy-dense foods beneficial?
How do nutrient-dense foods compare to low-energy-dense foods?
How do nutrient-dense foods compare to low-energy-dense foods?
What does the Daily Value (DV) indicate about a food product?
What does the Daily Value (DV) indicate about a food product?
Which nutrients do not have a Daily Value (DV) specified on the nutrition fact panel?
Which nutrients do not have a Daily Value (DV) specified on the nutrition fact panel?
What does the FDA regulate on all packaged foods?
What does the FDA regulate on all packaged foods?
Which statement accurately describes the purpose of label claims on food products?
Which statement accurately describes the purpose of label claims on food products?
What are the current types of health claims allowed by the FDA on food labels?
What are the current types of health claims allowed by the FDA on food labels?
What information do some Nutrient Facts Panels provide at the bottom for 2,000 and 2,500 kilocalorie diets?
What information do some Nutrient Facts Panels provide at the bottom for 2,000 and 2,500 kilocalorie diets?
