A serving portion is usually the equivalent to one serving per package or container.
Which of the following is typically included in the count of total carbohydrates on a nutrition label?
Explain the difference between the columns commonly found on nutrition labels called "As Packaged" and "As Prepared." Why do some products have both and others only have "As Packaged"?
Compare and contrast what types of food products the USDA and FDA regulate. Give an example of each.
The USDA regulates certain food products, especially meat, poultry, and some egg products. For example, it regulates chicken sold as food. The FDA regulates most other foods, including packaged foods, produce, and many dairy products. For example, it regulates packaged cereal. Their responsibilities are different, although both agencies help protect the food supply.
Compare and contrast what types of food products the USDA and FDA regulate. Give an example of each.
List four symptoms of food borne illness that should cause you to consult a doctor.
Four symptoms that should prompt someone to consult a doctor are a high fever, bloody diarrhea, vomiting so persistent that they cannot keep liquids down, and signs of dehydration such as very little urination or dizziness.
Why do you think the FDA requires some products to have an "As Prepared" label?
The FDA requires an “As Prepared” label on some products so consumers can see the nutritional content of the food after it is made according to the package directions, including any ingredients that must be added. This makes it easier to understand the nutrition of the finished food and compare products.
Explain the difference between the columns commonly found on nutrition labels called "As Packaged" and "As Prepared." Why do some products have both and others only have "As Packaged"?
“As Packaged” lists the nutrition in the product as it is sold. “As Prepared” lists the nutrition after the product is prepared according to the directions, including ingredients that are added. A product may have both columns when preparation changes its nutritional content. Products that are ready to eat or do not require added ingredients may only have an “As Packaged” column.
Explain why the myth that eating late at night causes weight gain is so popular and the steps a person can take to eat responsibly late at night.
The myth is popular because late-night eating is often associated with high-calorie snacks, eating out of boredom, and being less active afterward. However, weight gain is mainly related to overall calorie intake and expenditure, not simply the time someone eats. To eat responsibly late at night, a person can make sure they are genuinely hungry, choose a small nutritious snack, keep portions moderate, and avoid eating directly from large packages or choosing high-calorie foods.
Overweight people tend to have faster resting metabolisms. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Food that is cooked properly can no longer be contaminated.
Which of the following is typically included in the count of total carbohydrates on a nutrition label?
A serving portion is usually the equivalent to one serving per package or container.
Why do you think the FDA requires some products to have an "As Prepared" label?
List four symptoms of food borne illness that should cause you to consult a doctor.
Foods labeled "fat free" can actually contain less than 0.5 grams of fat.
Explain why the myth that eating late at night causes weight gain is so popular and the steps a person can take to eat responsibly late at night.
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