NUTRITION
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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Question
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First on the food label
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It is not listed
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Last on the food label
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In the middle
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Detailed explanation-1: -This information lists each ingredient in the product by its common or usual name, and in descending order by weight. That is, the ingredient that weighs the most is listed first, and the ingredient that weighs the least is listed last.
Detailed explanation-2: -All ingredients must be listed in descending order by weight, including added water. Remember: The first ingredient listed is present in the largest amount by weight. The last ingredient listed is present in the least amount by weight.
Detailed explanation-3: -Product ingredients are listed by quantity-from highest to lowest amount. This means that the first ingredient is what the manufacturer used the most of. A good rule of thumb is to scan the first three ingredients, as they make up the largest part of what you’re eating.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Codex Alimentarius guidelines recommend the following types of nutrition labelling: Nutrient Declaration, Nutrient Reference Values, Quantitative declaration on ingredients (QUID), Nutrition Claims and Health Claims.