PHYSEDU 203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Trans Fat, Whole Grain, 2G
22 Sep 2016
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If a food is naturally low in sodium you can"t label it low sodium. Nutrient claims fda approved terms and definitions: fat and cholesterol. Fat free-less than 0. 5 grams of fat. Low fat: trans fat avoid trans fat whenever possible. Must meet definition for low-fat or fat content must appear beside high fiber claim: good source of fiber. 2. 5-4. 9g fiber per serving: more or added fiber. At least 2. 5g more than regular product: keeps you full a bit longer. Whole grain: whole grain foods have bran, germ, &endosperm, factual statements must be truthful not misleading . 10g whole grains or ounce whole grains. 100% whole grain: fda recommends foods laveled whole grain or whole wheat should be. Without gluten to meet this newly established definition for gluten-free : the standards wen into effect in 2014. 10-19% of the daily value for a particular nutrient: an excellent source larger than 20%
