FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars are nutrients listed on the label that may be associated with adverse health effects – and Americans generally consume too much of them, according to the recommended limits for these nutrients. They are identified as nutrients to get less of.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although your body does need fat and sodium, it does not need 100% of the daily value. That is why the food label recommends that you eat “less than” the amount of fat and sodium listed. For saturated fat and cholesterol, the recommended amount is only an upper limit.

Detailed explanation-3: -Too much saturated fat can increase our cholesterol, which increases risk of coronary heart disease. Saturated fat should be listed on the nutrition label, as well as the total fat.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eating too much total fat, saturated fat, trans fat or cholesterol may increase your risk of certain chronic diseases, like heart disease, high blood pressure and some cancers.