HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Ingredients are listed on products in descending order by weight so that the first ingredient listed is always present in the largest amount and can be useful when comparing products. Fats, sugars and salt may be listed under several different names.

Detailed explanation-2: -The U.S. labeling regulations state that ingredients are to be listed in descending order by weight, so listing ingredients in descending order by volume would not necessarily be consistent with those rules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ingredients are listed in order of weight, beginning with the ingredient that weighs the most and ending with the ingredient that weighs the least. This means that a food contains more of the ingredients found at the beginning of the list, and less of the ingredients at the end of the list.

Detailed explanation-4: -Net Weight or Quantity Tell consumers how much product is contained in the package. The Net Weight needs to be displayed on the same panel as the Statement of Identity, and both metric (grams, kilograms, milliliters, liters) and U.S. Customary System units (ounces, pounds, fluid ounces) should be used.

Detailed explanation-5: -All ingredients must be listed in descending order by weight, including added water. The ingredient listed first is the one that was present in the largest amount when the product was manufactured.