An important part of the food label is the nutritional facts ...

[burton19126]

An important part of the food label is the nutritional facts panel. When assisting a diabetic to read food labels the nurse should emphasize this section because it lists:
 
  1. Ingredients commonly associated with food allergens.
   2. Food dyes.
   3. Sodium content.
   4. Calories.

Question 2

Each year the school nurse demonstrates how to read the label on a can of carrots to a group of students. She knows that the first ingredient listed on the food label will be:
 
  1. Carrots.
   2. Sodium.
   3. Food coloring.
   4. Water.

[Galvarado142]

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: The nutritional facts panel contains information on serving size, calories, and key nutrients. Information on ingredients identified as common food allergens, dyes, and sodium are listed as ingredients.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Ingredients on a food label must be listed in descending order according to weight. Since the primary ingredient in the can is carrots, they should appear first on the label. Other ingredients would be listed according to weight.

[burton19126]

Excellent

[FergA]

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