Pay close attention to serving size and serving size per container There may be 2 or more servings in one container For example one box of macaroni could make 3 servings the calories on the box may not reflect the amount of calories that you consumed NUTR 2030 3 25 15 In terms of calorie content 40 kcals low 100 kcals moderate 400 kcals high Nutrient content MUFAs and PUFAs do not have to be listed on food labels Micronutrients that have to be listed Vitamin a Vitamin c Calcium They are free to list the other micronutrients but they do not have to by law Look for things that have 20 or more of your daily value of these micronutrients Foods that have 20 are considered to be very nutrient rich Iron Daily Value is based on a 2000 calorie diet percentages may be different based on your individual calorie needs Several changes to food labels have been proposed including Listing micronutrient amount in addition to daily value Distinguish between added and inherent sugar Updating serving sizes based on how people eat Redesigning the label with different location and emphasis of content This proposed new label type would have the servings and calories in larger bolder type updated daily values having the DV come before the nutrient etc Health Claims Diets low in sodium can reduce the risk of high blood pressure a disease associated with many factors Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol and rich in fruits vegetables and grain products that contain fiber may reduce the risk of heart disease Nutrient Content Claims Fresh foods are raw not frozen or heated and contain no preservatives Free no or negligible amounts of fat sugars trans fat or sodium High 20 or more of the daily value for a nutrient Good source from 10 to 19 of the daily value for a particular nutrient Structure Function Claims Calcium maintains strong bones Fiber maintains bowel regularity Vitamin C helps supports healthy immune system When using a structure function claim dietary supplements must state This product is not intended to diagnose treat cure or prevent any disease
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