Concept explainers
a.
To calculate: The percentage of total calories in the given product that is from fats.
Introduction: For adults and children above 4 year of age, the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has published based on a typical diet of 2,000 calories per day, a list of suggested daily intakes for all important nutrients in the balanced diet. Food labels must clearly list the nutritional content of each nutrient. Food labels specify the presence of ingredients (nutrients and so on) that are present within the product and make sure that the consumer gets all the required information regarding the food they are consuming.
b.
To explain: The given product is a good source of Vitamin A and calcium.
Introduction: For adults and children above 4 year of age, the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has published based on a typical diet of 2,000 calories per day, a list of suggested daily intakes for all important nutrients in the balanced diet. Food labels must clearly list the nutritional content of each nutrient. Food labels specify the presence of ingredients (nutrients and so on) that are present within the product and make sure that the consumer gets all the required information regarding the food they are consuming.
c.
To calculate: The upper limit of saturated fat that an individual on a 2000-calories/day diet should consume.
Introduction: For adults and children above 4 year of age, the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has published based on a typical diet of 2,000 calories per day, a list of suggested daily intakes for all important nutrients in the balanced diet. Food labels must clearly list the nutritional content of each nutrient. Food labels specify the presence of ingredients (nutrients and so on) that are present within the product and make sure that the consumer gets all the required information regarding the food they are consuming.
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