EXCI 204 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Trans Fat, Cholesterol, Empty Calorie
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Lecture 3 using food labels for healthier eating & nutrient density. Ingredient list: core list, daily value, empty calories vs. nutrient dense foods. Nutrition labels ingredient list: all pre-packaged foods sold in canada must have ingredients listed in descending order by weight (there are some exemptions, such as fresh fruits & vegetables, some bottled waters, fresh herbs) 5% daily value or less is a little or poor source. 15% or more daily value is considered a lot or a rich source: the aim is to meet 100% of one"s daily value of the nutrient. Iron daily value is set at 18 mg/day. If the food or beverage is a poor source of many of the core nutrients, the label may state. Not a significant source of ( . ) nutrients which are specifically named. The top portion of the label is information on the serving size.