Get the Facts Nutrition Facts Kimberly Kanechika RD
Get the Facts: Nutrition Facts! Kimberly Kanechika, RD University of Hawaii, Cooperative Extension Service, Nutrition Education for Wellness Program Hawaii Child Care Nutrition Program
W O L T A F Sugar Free % Daily Value
Overview n Nutrient Content Claims ¨ n Children < 2 years old Nutrition Facts Label Trans Fats ¨ Daily Value ¨ n n Health Claims Whole Grains Ingredients list Food Allergens ¨ Disclaimer statements
Reduced Fat Pr ts T T Nu D C S T C S S ot uga ieta od ho ran atu ota alo tri ei tio ry l C ium les s F rat l F rie n rs n te ar s at ed at Fi Fa ro be bo c l r h Whole Grain Crackers Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat), oil, sugar, salt, preservatives.
Nutrient Content Claims n Definition ¨ Free ¨ Low ¨ Reduced ¨ Light or Lite
“Free” n Calories ¨ n Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Sugar ¨ n < 0. 5 grams Cholesterol ¨ n < 5 calories < 2 milligrams Sodium ¨ < 5 miligrams
“Low” n Calories ¨ n n < 40 calories Fat ¨ < 1 gram Cholesterol ¨ n < 3 grams Saturated Fat ¨ n Sodium ¨ n < 20 milligrams < 140 milligrams Sugar ¨ Not defined
“Reduced” n Calories, Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Sugar ¨ At least 25% less
“Light” or “Lite” n Calories ¨ n Calories reduced by 1/3 Fat, Sodium ¨ Fat or sodium reduced by 50%
Children Under 2 Years of Age n n Claims describing the percentage of vitamins and minerals in a food in relation to a daily value Claims on infant formulas The terms "Unsweetened" and "Unsalted" as taste claims “Sugar Free" and "No Added Sugar" claims on dietary supplements only”
Parts of the Label
Trans Fats Liquid oil to solid fat n Occur naturally n Raises bad cholesterol n
Parts of the Label
Parts of the Label
Daily Value Based on a 2000 calorie diet n 5% or less = low n 20% or more = high n
Daily Value High in_____ n High in __________ n Low in _____ n
Daily Value Sodium High in _____ Calcium n High in _____ Vitamin A n Low in _____ Vitamin C n Low in _____ Iron n Low in _____ Dietary Fiber n Low in _____ n
Other Nutrient Content Claims Lean n Extra Lean n High Potency n High, Rich In, Excellent Source of n Good Source of, Contains, Provides n More, Added, Extra, Plus n Modified n Any Fiber Claims n
Excellent Source Of… n Contains 20% or more of the Daily Value (DV) to describe protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium
Good Source Of… n Contains 10 -19% of the Daily Value (DV) to describe protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium
Health Claims Cancer Hypertension Dietary fat Fiber Fruits/Vegetables Sodium Dental Caries Dietary carbohydrate sweeteners Osteoporosis Calcium Vitamin D Coronary Heart Disease Saturated fat/Cholesterol Fiber, Soluble Fiber Soy Protein Plant sterol/Stanol esters Neural Tube Defects Folic Acid http: //www. fda. gov/Food/Guidance. Compliance. Regulatory. Information/Guidance. Documents/Food. Labeling. N utrition/Food. Labeling. Guide/ucm 064919. htm
Health Claims Example 1: Cereal n “Three grams of soluble fiber daily from whole grain oat foods, like Cheerios, in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. Cheerios provides 1 gram per cup. ”
Health Claims Example 2: Soymilk n “According to the FDA, 25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce your risk of heart disease. A serving of Silk Vanilla contains 6. 25 grams of soy protein. ”
Whole Grain Bran Endosperm Germ
Is this a Whole Grain? n n n Brown Bread Wheat Bread Popcorn Oatmeal Corn Flakes n n n _____ _____
Is this a Whole Grain? n n n Brown Bread Wheat Bread Popcorn Oatmeal Corn Flakes n n n No No Yes Maybe
Which cereal is better? n n n Cereal 1 “Whole Grain” Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, gelatin Dietary Fiber: 6 g n n n Cereal 2 “Good Source of Whole Grain” Ingredients: Whole grain corn, corn meal, sugar, corn starch, calcium carbonate, salt, malt syrup… Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Ingredients List n In order of weight or volume? ¨ n Common Name ¨ n _____ Sugar verses sucrose Explain Function Ascorbic acid to promote color retention ¨ Soy lecithin (emulsifier) ¨
Ingredients List n In order of weight or volume? ¨ n Common Name ¨ n Weight Sugar verses sucrose Explain Function Ascorbic acid to promote color retention ¨ Soy lecithin (emulsifier) ¨
Label Law n Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 ¨ Effective: n January 1, 2006 Common Food Allergens
Common Food Allergens n n n n __________ __________
Common Food Allergens n n n n Milk Eggs Fish (bass, flounder, cod) Crustacean shellfish (crab, lobster, shrimp) Tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans) Peanuts Wheat Soy beans
Clearly Identify Allergens n Example 1: ¨ Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, and/or cottonseed oil, high fructose corn syrup, whey (milk), eggs, vanilla, natural and artificial flavoring, salt, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), lecithin (soy), mono- and diglycerides (emulsifier)
Clearly Identify Allergens n Example 2: ¨ Ingredients: Enriched flour, sugar, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, and/or cottonseed oil, high fructose corn syrup, whey, eggs, vanilla, natural and artificial flavoring, salt, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), lecithin, mono- and diglycerides (emulsifier) ¨ Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs and Soy
Disclaimer Statements May contain n Manufactured in the same facility n Manufactured on shared equipment n Cross contamination of ingredients n
Disclaimer Statements Example 1: Animal Crackers n May contain traces of peanuts and tree nuts Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate [vitamin B 1], riboflavin [vitamin B 2], folic acid), sugar, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, high fructose corn syrup, salt, sodium bicarbonate (leavening), soy lecithin (an emulsifier), natural flavor, spices (nutmeg and mace), nonfat milk.
Disclaimer Statements Example 2: Ramen Noodles n Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk, egg, peanuts and tree nut products Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: canola oil, cottonseed oil, palm oil, rice oil), preserved by tocopherols and/or TBHQ and/or ascorbyl palmitate, salt, dehydrated vegetables (carrot, green pea), freeze-dried shrimp, soy sauce powder (wheat, soybeans, maltodextrin, salt), monosodium glutamate, hydrolyzed soy, corn and wheat protein, spices, caramel color, potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate. . .
Disclaimer Statements Example 3: Noodles n This product is manufactured on equipment that processes products containing eggs Ingredients: semolina, durum flour, dried spinach, dried tomato, niacin, iron (ferrous sulfate), thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid.
Disclaimer Statements Example 4: Cereal n Corn used in this product contains traces of soybeans (cross contamination) Ingredients: Milled corn, rice, brown sugar, salt, malt flavoring, baking soda, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), iron, niacinamide, tumeric color, zinc oxide, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B 6), riboflavin (vitamin B 2), thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin B 1), vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, vitamin B 12 and vitamin D
Allergic Reaction n n n Hives Flushed skin or rash Tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth Face, tongue, or lip swelling Vomiting and/or diarrhea Abdominal cramps n n n Coughing or wheezing Dizziness and/or lightheadedness Swelling of the throat and vocal cords Difficulty breathing Loss of consciousness
Websites n Nutrition Facts Label ¨ n Trans Fat ¨ n http: //www. fda. gov/Food/Guidance. Compliance. Regulatory. Informati on/Guidance. Documents/Food. Labeling. Nutrition/Food. Labeling. Guid e/ucm 064919. htm Food Allergies ¨ n http: //www. fda. gov/Food/Resources. For. You/Consumers/NFLPM/u cm 274590. htm Health Claims q n http: //www. fda. gov/Food/Resources. For. You/Consumers/NFLPM/u cm 274593. htm http: //www. fda. gov/Food/Resources. For. You/Consumers/ucm 0793 11. htm Tips to Eat More Whole Grains ¨ http: //www. choosemyplate. gov/food-groups/grains-tips. html
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