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littleanan

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What is a characteristic of structure-function claims on food labels?
 
  a. They are allowed only for unprocessed food.
  b. They can be made without any FDA approval.
  c. They must conform to guidelines of the A list of health claims.
  d. They must state the name of the disease or symptom for which a benefit is claimed.
  e. They can only be made based on peer-reviewed research.

Question 2

What is a feature of the Daily Values found on food labels?
 
  a. They are updated every two years as mandated by the USDA.
  b. They are expressed on a per 1000-kcalorie intake basis.
  c. They assist people in determining whether a food contains a little or a lot of a nutrient.
  d. They define a food as an excellent source of a nutrient if it contributes at least 50 of the dietary recommended intake.
  e. They assign grades of A, B, C, D, or F to foods.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C





 

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