NFSC 100 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Saturated Fat, Nutrient Density, Trans Fat
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The science of nutrition and food labelling: case study: single case > not statistically preferred. Laboratory/pre-clinical study: uses lab animals: a food label must contain . Ingredients in defending order or predominance by weight. Percentage of daily value of fat, cholesterol, sodium: percent daily value: Can help consumers compare percentages of different nutritional values in different foods. Reduced= 25% lower in calories than regular food. Reduced= 25% less fat per serving than regular food. Relationship of food to a disease or health related condition. Food choices, human health: causes of hunger: Neuropeptide y (hypothalamus: in uences on food availability and affordability. Chemical element or substance required in small amounts for normal growth and development. Substance that is required in large amounts by living organism. Plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventative properties. Nutrition standards and guidelines: americans need more . Protein 10-35%of calories: dietary guidelines, follow a healthy eating pattern.