NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -While the FDA requires that some specific vitamin, mineral, and macronutrient information be included on nutrition labels, other nutrient information is optional.

Detailed explanation-2: -"Optional” nutrients, on the other hand, (see Table 1) are those that are less important to consumer awareness (e.g., a rarity of certain vitamin deficiencies) or because they fit under a broader nutrition label requirement (e.g., soluble fiber is a part of dietary fiber).

Detailed explanation-3: -Which Nutrients Are Required to Be Listed on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels? The Nutrition Facts label must list total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, total sugars, added sugars, protein, and certain vitamins and minerals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium are the only micronutrients required to be on the food label. Food companies can voluntarily list other vitamins and minerals in the food. Many nutrients include a percent daily value (%DV).