Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 11RQ
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Introduction: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a regulatory body that lays down the requirements that a food product label must comply before making any nutrient content claim. This will not only help the customers to make informed decisions regarding their diet but also prevent manufacturers to make false claims that can adversely affect the health of the population.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 tbsp 32g (32g)
Servings Per Container 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
Calories from Fat 134
% DV*
Total Fat 16g
%.
Saturated Fat 3g
13%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol Omg
Sodium 156mg
Total Carbohydrate 7g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 3g
0%
6%
2%
10%
Protein 8g
0%
• Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
1%
3%
Calories
2,000
2,500
Tatal Fat
Sat Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
65g
20g
300mg
2,400mg
300g
25g
80g
25g
30bmg
2,400mg
375g
30g
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A. 4
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A male athlete weighs 80kg. During an intensive training session, he needs to consume 136g proteins daily. How much more calories he takes in from proteins than an average person with the same weight?
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