The term "DIET" in education does not have a full form. However, in the context of food and nutrition, a diet refers to the food and drink that a person consumes regularly. Food labels provide information about the food product, including the manufacturers details, nutrition information, ingredients, weights, and more. Here are some details about food labels:
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Ingredients: The ingredients in packaged food and beverage items are listed separately from (and often below) the Nutrition Facts label. This information lists each ingredient in the product by its common or usual name, and in descending order by weight. That is, the ingredient that weighs the most is listed first, and the ingredient that weighs the least is listed last. This can be useful when comparing products, and it can help you choose healthier foods.
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Nutrition Information: The nutrition information panel on food packages provides information about the nutrient content of the food product. It can tell you if a serving of food is high or low in a nutrient and whether a serving of the food contributes a lot, or a little, to your daily diet for each nutrient. The % Daily Value (%DV) is a guide to the nutrients in one serving of food. It is based on a 2,000-calorie diet and provides a general guide to the nutrients in the food product.
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Positive and Negative Ingredients: The ingredient list is a great place to start when choosing healthier foods. Keep in mind that manufacturers can use a variety of different ingredients or forms that may contribute fats, sugars, and salt to products. Fats, sugars, and salt may be listed under several different names. For example, look for ingredients ending in ‘-ose’ or ‘-tol’ for sugars. Terms such as ‘oven fried’ and ‘baked’ or ‘toasted’ imply that fat has been used during food preparation. Also, some terms like “low sodium,” “high fiber,” “reduced fat,” and “good source of” are regulated by the FDA, and the nutrient amounts must meet specific guidelines to make these claims. However, these statements can mislead consumers about their overall healthfulness.
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Ingredients or Materials: A dietary supplement is a product you take to supplement your diet. It contains one or more dietary ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and other substances. Supplements do not have to go through the testing that drugs do for effectiveness and safety.
In summary, food labels provide information about the food product, including the manufacturers details, nutrition information, ingredients, weights, and more. The ingredient list is a great place to start when choosing healthier foods, and the nutrition information panel on food packages provides information about the nutrient content of the food product. A dietary supplement is a product you take to supplement your diet, and it contains one or more dietary ing...
