Question

Which of the following statements is true?

a. Daily values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes.
b. Nutrition facts labels provide information about amounts of ingredients in product recipes
c. All of these are correct.
d. If you do not consume 100% of the Daily Values for nutrients, you have a high risk of developing nutritional deficiency disorders.

Answer 1

b. Nutrition facts labels provide information about amounts of ingredients in product recipes

Step-by-step explanation:

Nutrition Facts labels are elements of communication between food and consumer. Nutrition labeling is a must in order for consumers to know what they are going to buy and to choose from the options most suited to their lifestyle. In these labels it is possible to find information such as:

• Ingredients - all that was used in the production;

• Origin - where and by whom the product was manufactured;

• Shelf life - period when the company guarantees the quality of the product;

• Liquid content - indicates the total quantity contained in the package;

For this reason, we can state that among the options given in the above question, the one that represents the correct statement is "b. Nutrition facts labels provide information about amounts of ingredients in product recipes ".