Unit 11: Label Claims for Conventional Foods and Dietary Supplements Flashcards
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Nutrient Content Claim
A claim on a food product that directly or by implication characterizes the level of a nutrient in the food.
Free Fat Claim
Less than 0.5 g per RACC and per labeled serving.
Low Fat Claim
3 g or less per RACC.
Reduced Fat Claim
At least 25% less fat per RACC than an appropriate reference food .
Free from Saturated Fats
Less than 0.5 g saturated fat and less than 0.5 g trans fatty acids per RACC and per labeled serving .
Low Saturated Fats
1 g or less per RACC and 15% or less of calories from saturated fat
Reduced Saturated Fats
At least 25% less saturated fat per RACC than an appropriate reference food.
Free from Cholesterol
Less than 2 mg per RACC and per labeled serving.
Low Cholesterol
20 mg or less per RACC.
Reduced Cholesterol
At least 25% less cholesterol per RACC than an appropriate reference food.
Free from Sodium
Less than 5 mg per RACC and per labeled serving.
Low Sodium
140 mg or less per RACC.
Reduced Sodium
At least 25% less sodium per RACC than an appropriate reference food.
“Free” Calorie Nutrient Claim
Less than 5 cal per RACC and per labeled serving
“Low” Calorie Nutrient Claim
40 cal or less per RACC.
“Reduced” Calorie Nutrient Claim
At least 25% less calories per RACC than an appropriate reference food.
Free of Sugar
Less than 0.5 g sugars per RACC and per labeled serving.
Reduced Sugar
At least 25% less sugars per RACC than an appropriate reference food.
“High” or “Rich in”
Contains 20% or more of the DV per RACC.
“Good Source” “Contains” “Provides”
10%-19% of the DV per RACC.
“Fortified” “Enriched” “Added” “Extra”
10% or more of the DV per RACC than an appropriate reference food.
Lean
On seafood or game meat products that contain less than 10g total fat, 4.5g or less saturated fat, and less than 95mg cholesterol per RACC and per 100g. On mixed dishes not measurable with a cup that contain less than 8g total fat, 3.5g or less saturated fat and less than 80 mg cholesterol per RACC.
Seafood
Marine animals that live in the sea and in freshwater lakes and rivers.
Extra Lean
On seafood or game meat products that contains less than 5g total fat, less than 2g saturated fat and less than 95mg cholesterol per RACC and per 100g.
