Author Question: Explain the difference between a health claim and a structure-function claim on a food ... (Read 171 times)

moongchi · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Explain the difference between a health claim and a structure-function claim on a food label.

Question 2

What group of Native Americans often ate foods raw because there was a general lack of firewood over much of the area in which they lived?
a. Northeastern
b. Southern
c. Plains
d. Alaska Native
e. Northwest Coast

snackralk · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Health claims describe the relationship of a food or food component to a disease or health-related condition. In some cases, the FDA authorizes health claims based on an extensive review of the scientific literature. Structure-function claims describe the effect that a substance has on the structure or function of the body but do not make reference to a diseasefor example, calcium builds strong bones.. Unlike health claims, which require food manufacturers to collect scientific evidence and petition the FDA, structure-function claims can be made without any FDA approval.

Answer to Question 2

d