Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a required component on a food label regulated by the FDA?

Accepted Answer

Weight of the food without packaging

Question 2

The percent Daily Value (%DV) on a Nutrition Facts panel is based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The RDA or AI for a 2000 Calorie diet

Question 3

Why is % Daily Value for protein not required to be listed on food labels for most products?

Accepted Answer

Most individuals get sufficient protein

Question 4

Which type of food claim describes the amount of a substance in the food relative to the daily values?

Accepted Answer

Nutrient content claims

Question 5

For a food label to supply a health claim, what must be true beyond the established link between the nutrient and a disease or condition?

Accepted Answer

It must have at least 20% of the daily value for a given nutrient.

Question 6

Which nutrient content claim means that the food has 25% less of a nutrient than a specific reference food?

Accepted Answer

Light

Question 7

To be labeled as a 'good source' of a particular nutrient, a food must contain what percentage of the Daily Value for that nutrient?

Accepted Answer

Between 10% and 19% of the Daily Value

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a structure/function claim on a food label?

Accepted Answer

"Calcium builds strong bones."

Question 9

A food label states: "Contains 50% less sugar than the leading brand." What type of claim is this?

Accepted Answer

Nutrient content claim relating to a relative amount

Question 10

If a granola bar label says "High Fiber," what does this mean according to FDA regulations?

Accepted Answer

It contains at least 20% of the Daily Value for fiber per serving.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about qualified health claims is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

They require a disclaimer indicating the level of scientific evidence.

Question 12

A food product claims to be "Low Sodium." According to FDA guidelines, what is the maximum amount of sodium per serving it can contain?

Accepted Answer

$$\leq 140\ \mathrm{mg}$$

Question 13

Which of the following is a descriptive claim that is NOT regulated by the FDA?

Accepted Answer

"Made with real fruit"

Question 14

If a food label lists 'Vitamin C 15%,' what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The food provides 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C per serving.

Question 15

Which of the following is required to be included in the Nutrition Facts panel on a food label?

Accepted Answer

Calories per serving

Question 16

A food label states: "May reduce risk of heart disease." What type of claim is this?

Accepted Answer

Health claim

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a nutrient that must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin E

Question 18

If a food label claims to be 'free' of a nutrient, what is the maximum amount of that nutrient per serving?

Accepted Answer

$$\u003c 0.5\ \mathrm{g}$$

Question 19

A food label states: "Antioxidants support immune health." What type of claim is this?

Accepted Answer

Structure/function claim

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Nutrition Facts panel?

Accepted Answer

To provide consumers with information about the nutrient content of the food per serving

Food Labels: Components, Regulations, and Claims

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