<span>1. The number of calories in a gram of fat is</span>
Answer: C.
The number of
calories in gram differ from fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Food in same
size serving may have unequal number of calories. With this, the number of
calories in gram of fat is more than double the number of calories in a gram of
carbohydrates. This means that food with high value of fats has far more
calories compared to food that are rich in carbohydrate and proteins.
<span><span>2. </span>According to FDA regulations, if a product
claims to be "low calorie," it means that it must contain</span>
Answer: D. 40
calories or fewer per serving
<span>A low-calorie food must
provide less than or equal to 40 calories per serving according to FDA
regulations. This means that if the product label of food indicates low
calorie, then the food must contain 40 calories or fewer per serving. In
addition, the indication of calories in the packaging is used by the consumer
as a guide to their chosen diet. </span>
3. According to FDA
regulations, if a product claims to be "low fat," it means that each
serving must contain
<span>Answer: A.
3g or fewer of total fat</span>
A low-fat
serving means 3 grams or fewer total fats of the food product. The food must
not contain more than 3 grams of total fat so it can be labelled as low fat
according to FDA regulations. Compliance with the correct nutrition labelling
is encourage so that the consumer will be guided accordingly.
<span>4. According to FDA regulations, if a
product claims to have "no added sugar," it means that it must
contain</span>
Answer:
B.
<span>If
a product claims to have “no added sugar”, it means that no sugar added during
the processing or packaging of ingredients. A “no added sugar” label can be
indicated if food meets the requirements for no added sugar. The labelling of
food product must be in accordance with the FDA guidelines especially in
indicating the proper nutritional value of the food.
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<span>5. </span>Brian has decided to
alter his eating habits to make them healthier and to encourage a bit of weight
loss. Which of the following would be most helpful to him?
Answer: A
<span>The most helpful way to make his eating habits
healthier and encourage a bit of weight loss is to read labels of food products
carefully in order to watch for hidden sugars and unhealthy fats. In addition,
sugar and unhealthy fats should be avoided to achieve healthy diet.</span>
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