The nurse knows the client is reading the Nutrition Facts food label correctly when the client states: (Select all that apply.)
1. "It lists all ingredients in descending order.".
2. "I can tell if it is a reduced fat food.".
3. "It lists a portion size.".
4. "I can tell if the food has trans fats.".
5. "Total calories for the package are listed.".
1, "It lists all ingredients in descending order"; 2, "I can tell if the food has trans fats.".
Rationale: The Nutrition Facts panel is required to list all ingredients by weight in descending order. A reduced fat designation may be on the container or package label, but it is not part of the Nutrition Facts panel. A serving size is on the label; a portion size is what the client chooses to eat. It may or may not match the serving size as designated by the manufacturer or producer. The Nutrition Facts panel must have the trans fat content listed as a subheading under fats. Calories are listed by serving size, not package contents. Consumers can calculate the calories for the package by multiplying the calories per serving by the number of servings per package.
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