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more of, and less of those that they should limit. The result is
healthier consumers that receive clear and consistent messaging
when they are shopping for and eating their favorite foods and
beverages. The campaign from FDA includes printable handouts
and shareable videos, which can be helpful in an education
or healthcare setting. To quote the announcer in the new
campaign: " The new Nutrition Facts label: see what's in it for
you. " E
RESOURCES
* American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/healthyliving/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/added-sugars
*
Food and Drug Administration Nutrition Label Education
Campaign. https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-educationresources-materials/new-nutrition-facts-label
*
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. https://www.
dietaryguidelines.gov/
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1. The Nutrition Facts label first appeared on food and
beverage packaging in:
A. 1875
B. 1984
C. 1994
2. What nutrient was added to the original Nutrition Facts
panel in 1999?
A. Added sugars
B. Trans fat
C. Dietary fiber
3. According to the NPD Dieting Monitor, what nutrients do
most Americans look for on food packaging?
A. Added sugars and calories
B. Total carbohydrate
C. Total fat
4. What four vitamins/minerals appear on the updated
Nutrition Facts label?
A. Calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C
B. Calcium, iron, vitamin D, potassium
C. Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B12, zinc
5. Serving sizes on the updated Nutrition Facts label:
A. Are recommendations of what Americans should
consume
B. Are recommendations for what a typical American
female should consume
C. Are a reflection of what Americans typically consume
6. The Percent Daily Value (% DV) on a Nutrition Facts label
is based on:
A. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
B. The USDA's MyPlate
C. The Recommended Dietary Allowances for a
typical male
7. What educational resources are available for free from the
FDA New Nutrition Facts Label campaign?
A. Shareable videos
B. Printable handouts
C. Both A and B
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https://www.heart.org/en/healthyliving/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/added-sugars https://www.heart.org/en/healthyliving/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/added-sugars https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/new-nutrition-facts-label https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/new-nutrition-facts-label https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ http://www.ANFPonline.org/market

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