HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

NUTRITIONAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“Less in cholesterol” is an example of ____
A
nutrient content claim
B
nutrient function claim
C
nutrient comparative claim
D
claim for enrichment and fortification
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nutrient Content Claims Defined Examples include “low-calorie, ‘’ “high-fiber, ‘’ and “fat-free.” Nutrient content claims that compare levels of a nutrient employ words like, “reduced, ‘’ “more, ‘’ and “light.” Examples include “reduced-sodium, ‘’ “more fiber, ‘’ and “light” (referring to reduced fat).

Detailed explanation-2: -FDA Guidelines For Using the Low Fat Nutrient Content Claim As a rule, your product must contain 3 grams or less of total fat per Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC), a standard set by the FDA as a guideline for manufacturers to gauge serving sizes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Low saturated fat may only be made if the sum of saturated fatty acids and trans-fatty acids in the product does not exceed 1, 5 g per 100 g for solids or 0, 75 g/100 ml for liquids and in either case the sum of saturated fatty acids and trans-fatty acids must not provide more than 10 % of energy.

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