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Consumer Choices and Food Labelling
Quick questions on Reading food labels: N(A)-Level Nutrition and Food Science
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What is the ingredient list?Show answer
Ingredients are listed in descending order of weight, so the first ingredient is present in the largest amount. This helps you see, for example, if sugar is near the top of a snack. Allergens such as nuts, milk, eggs and shellfish must be declared (often in bold or with a "may contain" warning), which is vital for people with allergies.
What is the nutrition information panel?Show answer
The nutrition information panel (NIP) shows the amounts of energy and key nutrients (such as protein, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, sugar, fibre and sodium/salt). It usually gives values per serving and per 100 g (or 100 ml).
What are working out a percentage of daily needs?Show answer
A label can be compared to recommended daily amounts. For example, if a serving has of fat and the daily amount is about :
What is q1?Show answer
State three pieces of information that must appear on a packaged food label. [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
A serving of food has 9 g of fat and the daily fat amount is about 60 g. Calculate the percentage of the daily fat provided. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why comparing the per 100 g figures is fairer than comparing per serving. [2 marks]
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