NUSC 1165 EXAM 2 2026 ASSESSMENT
SCRIPT QUESTION BANK DETAILED RESPONSES
◉ How are ingredients listed on a food label?
Answer: From highest weight to lowest weight
◉ What are the daily values?
Answer: The amounts of certain macro and micronutrients
expressed
- percent of recommendation
◉ Nutrients of concern
Answer: - Fiber
- Vitamin D
- Potassium
- Calcium
◉ Nutrient Content Claims
Answer: descriptors are established by the FDA
◉ Examples of nutrient content claims
,Answer: - low
- high
- free
- reduced
- lean
- high potency
- antioxidant
◉ Health Claims
Answer: describes the relationship between food, food component,
and/or dietary supplement ingredient with a disease or heart
condition risk
- FDA regulated
◉ Structure/Function Claims
Answer: Describes the role of the nutrient or ingredient in
maintaining normal structure and function in humans
- not FDA regulated, based on manufacturers review
- contains a disclaimer
◉ Other descriptive labeling terms
Answer: - Standards of identity
,- Natural
◉ Standards of Identity
Answer: FDA and USDHHS established legal definitions and standard
recipes for many foods (ice cream)
- aimed at preventing substandard foods from being produced and
marketed
◉ Natural
Answer: FDA gave no definition as of 1/2024
- term used on labels if product did not contain added color, artificial
flavors, or synthetic substances.
◉ Regulation of claims on dietary supplement labels
Answer: - term dietary supplement
- list of ingredients
- manufacturers address
- suggested dosage
- supplemental (serving size, amount per serving, percent daily
value)
- FDA say not intended to treat effect of diseases, but structure/
function claims are permitted
, ◉ Organically produced foods:
Answer: are those that are produced without use of
- synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
- genetic improvements
- ionizing radiation
◉ 3 Organic Labeling Categories
Answer: - 100% Organic
- Organic
- Made with organic ingredients
◉ 100% Organic
Answer: - may be used on USDA seal
- 100% organic ingredients, including processing aids
◉ Organic
Answer: - be use USDA seal
- Contains at least 95% organic ingredients
- remaining 5% on USDAs list of allowed ingredients
◉ Made with organic ingredients
Answer: contains 70-95% organic ingredients
SCRIPT QUESTION BANK DETAILED RESPONSES
◉ How are ingredients listed on a food label?
Answer: From highest weight to lowest weight
◉ What are the daily values?
Answer: The amounts of certain macro and micronutrients
expressed
- percent of recommendation
◉ Nutrients of concern
Answer: - Fiber
- Vitamin D
- Potassium
- Calcium
◉ Nutrient Content Claims
Answer: descriptors are established by the FDA
◉ Examples of nutrient content claims
,Answer: - low
- high
- free
- reduced
- lean
- high potency
- antioxidant
◉ Health Claims
Answer: describes the relationship between food, food component,
and/or dietary supplement ingredient with a disease or heart
condition risk
- FDA regulated
◉ Structure/Function Claims
Answer: Describes the role of the nutrient or ingredient in
maintaining normal structure and function in humans
- not FDA regulated, based on manufacturers review
- contains a disclaimer
◉ Other descriptive labeling terms
Answer: - Standards of identity
,- Natural
◉ Standards of Identity
Answer: FDA and USDHHS established legal definitions and standard
recipes for many foods (ice cream)
- aimed at preventing substandard foods from being produced and
marketed
◉ Natural
Answer: FDA gave no definition as of 1/2024
- term used on labels if product did not contain added color, artificial
flavors, or synthetic substances.
◉ Regulation of claims on dietary supplement labels
Answer: - term dietary supplement
- list of ingredients
- manufacturers address
- suggested dosage
- supplemental (serving size, amount per serving, percent daily
value)
- FDA say not intended to treat effect of diseases, but structure/
function claims are permitted
, ◉ Organically produced foods:
Answer: are those that are produced without use of
- synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
- genetic improvements
- ionizing radiation
◉ 3 Organic Labeling Categories
Answer: - 100% Organic
- Organic
- Made with organic ingredients
◉ 100% Organic
Answer: - may be used on USDA seal
- 100% organic ingredients, including processing aids
◉ Organic
Answer: - be use USDA seal
- Contains at least 95% organic ingredients
- remaining 5% on USDAs list of allowed ingredients
◉ Made with organic ingredients
Answer: contains 70-95% organic ingredients
