Exam 1 notes

Which foods must have a food label

● Food with >1 ingredient
● Processed foods
● Dietary supplements

Regulations on Health claims on food labels

● No health claims for foods high in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol & sodium

Changes to food labels

● Greater emphasis on calories
○ Larger font & bold
● Added sugars
● Calories from fat removed
○ Type of fat more important than amount
● Number of servings per package more prominent
● Update serving sizes
○ More realistic, what people actually eat
● Move % daily values
○ On right side instead of left
● Add potassium & Vitamin D
○ Potassium helps lower blood pressure
○ Vitamin D & bone health

Nutrient Density
● Comparison of vitamin & mineral content with number of kcals
○ Nutrient dense foods have few kcals & high amounts of certain nutrients
○ Empty calorie foods have high calories with limited nutrients

Calories in fat, protein and carbohydrates

4 cal Carb, Protein
9 cal in Fat
Irradiation
● Food exposed to gamma rays (radiation)
● Radiant waves damage DNA- kills or greatly reduces number of pathogens
● Radiation passes through the food without leaving residue behind
Problems in food supply:
- Food borne illnesses: E. coli, salmonella
- Increase in pesticides
- Food lost to pests and decay
Benefits
● Prevent ripening, sprouting (increase shelf life)
● Kills molds, insects & bacteria
Foods Approved for Irradiation
● Fruits & Veg
● Herbs & Spices
● Fresh meat, pork, poultry
 ● Wheat flour
● Potatoes
Symbol: Radura (green oval thing)