How are nutrient content claims different to health claims?

What will be an ideal response?


A food product can make a claim about the amount of a nutrient it contains (or does not contain) by using descriptive terms such as free (fat-free yogurt), high (high-fiber crackers), low (low saturated fat cereal), reduced (reduced-sodium soup), and extra lean (extra lean ground beef) as long as it meets the strict criteria designated by the FDA. However, a health claim contains: (1 ) a food or a dietary compound, such as fiber, and (2 ) a corresponding disease or health-related condition that is associated with the substance. For example: The soluble fiber in oats, as part of a heart-healthy diet, can help lower your cholesterol level.

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Based on data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, a family is classified as "high food security" if they:

a. Do not answer "yes" to any of the food insecurity questions b. Have some difficulty with securing enough food c. Answers "yes" to one or two of the food insecurity questions d. Have to alter the quality of their food to deal with a limited budget

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Give any 2 reasons why people may NOT want to take supplements that contain beta-carotene or vitamin E

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The aleurone layer is incorporated when grains are processed into white flour

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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If a glass rod is rubbed with a cloth made of polyester, what will the resulting charge be on each material?

A. the charge on the glass rod is positive and the charge on the cloth is negative B. the charge on the glass rod is negative and the charge on the cloth is positive C. the charge on the glass rod is neutral and the charge on the cloth is positive D. the charge on the glass rod and the cloth both become neutral

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