TOPIC 2.3: FOOD LABELS Flashcards
(16 cards)
WHAT ARE SOME ELEMENTS OF FOOD LABELS
- nutrition facts table
- ingrediants list
- allergen declaration and gluten sources
- date marking (expiry)
- country of origin claims
- composition claims. ex. 100% pure
- nutrition claims
- methods of production claims
- common name
WHAT ARE SOME COMPONENTS OF THE NUTRITION FACTS TABLE (NFT)
- serving size (not suggested quantity, just used for comparisons)
- calories per serving size
- 12 core ingredients
manufacturers can also add vitamins on the NFT
HOW WOULD YOU USE THE CFT TO MAKE BETTER FOOD CHOICES?
- does the serving size compare to what you usually eat in one sitting?
- choose items with higher fiber, and other minerals (k, Ca, Fe)
- look for lower Na, fat and cholesterol
- % daily value tells you if there is alot or a little of a nutrient
WHAT FOODS HAVE A NFT? WHICH ONES DON’T?
almost all prepackaged foods contain a NFT, exceptions include
- fresh fruits and veggies
- raw meat, poultry, seafood
- food prepared or processed at the store (bakery)
- foods that contain few nutrients (ex. coffee beans)
- alcoholic drinks
WHAT ARE SOME CONDITIONS OF THE INGREDIANTS LIST
- ingredients are listed in descending order by weight
- must read the ingredients list to dertermine if food contains an allergen
recent updates
- readability (text colour, size, etc)
- list sugars together
- list food by common names
WHAT IS A NUTRITION CLAIM? ARE THE OPTIONAL OR NOT OPTIONAL? WHAT ARE COMPANIES NOT ALLOWED TO DO?
nutrient content claims
health claims: disease risk reduction claims, nutrient function claims
are optional
companies cannot make misleading claims or not make nutritonal or health claims unless there is an NFT
WHAT ARE NUTRIENT CONTENT CLAIMS?
what words would you look for?
essentially tells you how much of the nutrient is present in the food (ex. a good source of iron)
want nutrient increase?: source, high/good source, very high/excellent source
want nutrient decrease? low, free, reduced
WHAT ARE THE PERCENTAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIFFERENT WORDS TO INCREASE NUTRIENTS
source: ≥5% DV and 2g fiber
high good source: ≥15% DV (except Vit C which is 30%) and 4g fiber
very high excellent source: ≥25% DV (except Vit. C which is ≥50%) and 6g fiber
WHAT ARE THE MEANINGS ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD MEANT TO LOWER NUTRIENT INTAKE
free= none of the nutrient
low= small amount (ex. low fat)
reduced= atleast 25% less of the nutrient in a similar product
light= can be used in foods meant to reduce calories or fat or light in flavour/texture
WHAT IS A HEALTH CLAIM
a claim insinuating that there is a relation between food consumption and health.
WHAT ARE DISEASE REDUCTION CLAIMS
links a food to a reduced risk of a condition or disease known to be related to diet.
- health risk: osteoporosis
- nutrient: calcium
- claim: a healthy diet with adequate calcium and Vitamin D, and regular physical activity, help to achieve strong bones and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Brand X is an excellent source of calcium.
WHAT ARE NUTRIENT FUNCTION CLAIMS
specific benefits on food on normal bodily functions or biological activities in the body. ex. consuming 7g of fiber from coarse wheat bran promotes regularity
WHAT IS %DV (DAILY VALUE) AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
acts as a benchmark for nutrient content and helps us determine if there is a little (5%) or alot (15%) of a nutrient. often used for comparisons.
based on 2000kcal diet
WHAT ARE FRONT OF PACKAGE FOOD LABELS? WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE?
is a symbol on food that is required if it is high in sodium, unsaturated fat, or sugars.
LOOK
- magnifying glass
- black and white
- highlights what the food is high in
- health canads symbol
HOW WILL THIS LABEL HELP CANADIANS?
- by promoting quick and informed choices
- supports health proffesionals in educaiton about foods high in sodium, sugars, and unsaturated fat
WHICH FOODS DO NOT NEED THIS SYMBOL?
- certain dairy products
- packaged individual portions served at resteraunts
- raw, single ingredient meat and poultry
- butter, sugar, salt and other products used for the same purpose
