NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Detailed explanation-1: -All foods have to list seven food components on their nutritional information panels – energy (kilojoules), protein, total fat, saturated fat, total carbohydrates, sugars and sodium. Manufacturers might decide to include other nutrients too, including fibre and calcium.
Detailed explanation-2: -Foods that do not contain significant amounts of nutrients. For example, coffee, tea and some spices. Foods produced by businesses that meet certain criteria (business size, annual sales) may be exempt from nutrition labeling unless they make a health claim or nutrient content claim.
Detailed explanation-3: -To sum up, FDA rules require that you always include the mandatory nutrients on your label and that you only need to include additional information if you supplement a food with a nutrient or make a claim about a nutrient.
Detailed explanation-4: -Raw fruits. Vegetables. Fish. Dietary Supplements (they are regulated under §101.36) Certain egg cartons. Infant Formula and foods for children up to 4 yrs of age (modified requirements apply) More items •11-Dec-2018