planning nutritious diets 2

chapter 3

labels must provide

name, manufacturer name and address, net contents, statement of identity

nutrition facts panel

info abt energy/nutrient contents, indicates serving size, info in a specific format

NFL includes all ingredients in food product

listed in order of most to least weight, 1st ingredient is most predominant

daily values

set of nutrient intake standards, more and simplified and practical set of nutrient standards

anything with ___% is considered high in that nutrient

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3 types of claims

health, nutrient content claims, structure/function claims

claims

a way for manufacturers to promote their products in relation to health

health claims

describes how a food may reduce the risk of a nutrition-relation condition

a health claim should be

very specific

authorized health claims

claims that should be reviewed by FDA and are allowed to show that a food may reduce the risk of disease

structure/function claims

the effect of a nutrient on something the body already does

nutritional claims

FDA allows claims on labels that describe levels of nutrients in packaged foods

organic foods

foods without antibiotics, hormones, fertilizers, and synthetic pesticides

100% organic

contains all certified organic ingredients (can use USDA)

organic

contains at least 95% certified organic ingredients (USDA seal)

made with organic…

contains 70-95% certified organic ingredients (cant use USDA)