Question

By law what are the four required elements that a food label must contain

Answer 1

The food label has a nutrition panel. "Nutrition Facts" tells the consumer that the food's label meets the regulations. The dietary components under Nutrition Facts appear in the same order.

They include:

•Calories.

•Cholesterol.

•Total Carbohydrate. Dietary fiber. Sugar.

•Total fat.

•Sodium.

•Protein.

Answer 2

A food element must contain the following elements:

• Statement of identity that helps one to identify the type of product.

• The net weight of the product so that it is known how much quantity of product excluding the packaging is one buying.

• The address of the manufacturer so that one knows from where the product is manufactured.

• The nutrition facts and list of ingredients so that it is known what the food contains. This information also helps to know the different nutrients and their amount that one can get when food is consumed.