HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

NUTRITION ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What percentage of Daily Value (DV) is considered a low?
A
2% or less
B
5% or less
C
10% or less
D
15% or less
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Use %DV to determine if a serving of the food is high or low in an individual nutrient. As a general guide: 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low. 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.

Detailed explanation-2: -The percent Daily Value (% DV) tells how much a nutrient in a serving of the food or beverage contributes to a total daily 2, 000-calorie diet.

Detailed explanation-3: -A food item with a 5 percent DV means 5 percent of the amount of fat that a person consuming 2, 000 calories per day would eat. Remember, percent DVs are for the entire day–not just for one meal or snack. You may need more or less than 2, 000 calories per day.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Percent Daily Value (%DV) (#4 on sample label) The % Daily Value (%DV) is the percentage of the Daily Value for each nutrient in a serving of the food. The Daily Values are reference amounts (expressed in grams, milligrams, or micrograms) of nutrients to consume or not to exceed each day.

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