Food Safety and Nutrition: Using the Label LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP FDA/NSTA Web Seminar: Food Safety and Nutrition: Using the Label http://institute.nsta.org/web_seminars.asp

USING THE LABEL Camille E. Brewer, M.S., R.D., Associate Director Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Food and Drug Administration

Topics for tonight’s discussion The Food Label Who? What? When? Where? The Nutrition Label Claims

These are the key parts of the food label Mandatory Elements Identity of food Ingredient statement Amount of food in package Name and place of business Nutrition information Claims

Which of the food label mandatory elements do you use? Identity of food Ingredient statement Amount of food in package Name and place of business Nutrition information

Label Information Required label information must appear on: Principal Display Panel Information Panel

Principal display panel (PDP) Portion of label most likely to be seen by consumer at time of purchase Package can have alternate principal display panels Alternate PDP The principal display panel is the portion of the package that is most likely to be seen by the consumer. Some packages are designed with two or more different surfaces that are suitable for display as the PDP. In general, all required information goes on the PDP, or certain specified label states goes on the PDP, and other labeling statements go on the information panel. The information panel is the panel immediately to the right of the PDP. This is as seen by the consumer facing the product. PDP

Principal display panel must contain Statement of identity (name of food) Net quantity of contents statement (amount of food in package) 340g (10.75oz)

Name of food Common or usual name of food product Standard of identity name Descriptive name, not misleading Placed on label parallel to base of package Should stand out Bold type At least 1/2 the size of the largest print on label

Net quantity of contents statement Amount of food in package Placed on PDP, lower 30%, parallel to base, conspicuous State in metric and U. S. Customary Area of PDP determines type size Auntie Anne's Toasted Oat Breakfast Squares kttutuytututututuytututututuytuutuytuututuytutututty 340 g (10.75 oz) 0 8976806

Poll question: Net Quantity What is the correct net quantity declaration for a ½ gallon of orange juice?

Information panel Panel to the immediate right of PDP If this panel is unusable, then next panel to right 340g (10.75oz)

Information panel contains Name and address of manufacturer, packer, or distributor Ingredient list “Nutrition Facts” panel 340g (10.75oz) Gold Coast Co, Orlando. FL 33328 Ingredients: Corn, green peas, broccoli, cauliflower, diced red bell peppers, salt

Name and address of manufacturer, packer, or distributor Placed on Information Panel Unless actual manufacturer - “distributed by”, “packed for” Address (city, state, country) Country of origin required by U.S. Customs Product of Poland Packed for: Morgan Finer Foods, Inc, Peninsula, OH 44264

Ingredient list Lists each food ingredient in descending order of predominance Placed on information panel (or same panel as manufacturer’s name and address) INGREDIENTS: Corn, Water, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Salt Longina Finer Foods, Inc, Peninsula, OH44264 Use common name of ingredients Minimum type size (1/16 of an inch)

The Ingredient Statement Reminder: Ingredients are listed in Descending Order Of Predominance

Look at the Ingredient List for Added Sugars Plain Yogurt INGREDIENTS: CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A NONFAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, PECTIN, CARRAGEENAN. Fruit Yogurt INGREDIENTS: CULTURED GRADE A REDUCED FAT MILK, APPLES, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CINNAMON, NUTMEG, NATURAL FLAVORS, AND PECTIN. CONTAINS ACTIVE YOGURT AND L. ACIDOPHILUS CULTURES

What are some other names for added sugars? Use the chat to respond, or *6 on your telephone

Names for Sugars Sucrose Glucose High fructose corn syrup Corn syrup Maple syrup Fructose

Read the Nutrition Facts Label For Total Sugars Plain Yogurt Fruit Yogurt

Use the chat to respond, or *6 on your telephone What do you think? The label for a loaf of bread indicates that it is Whole Wheat Bread. You look at the ingredient list and “wheat” is listed. In fact, it’s the fourth item in the ingredient list. What do you make of this label? Use the chat to respond, or *6 on your telephone

How Many Calories? A bag of dried fruit contains 4 servings. A serving is 1/3 cup. Each serving contains 130 calories. Over the course of 1 day you finish the bag. How many calories have you consumed? 130 260 520

General Guide to Calories* 40 Calories is low 100 Calories is moderate 400 Calories is high *Based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Limit These Nutrients The goal is to stay BELOW 100% of the DV for each of these nutrients per day.

Get Enough of These Nutrients Try to get 100% of the DV for each of these nutrients each day.

The Footnote * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Calories: 2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2400mg 2400mg Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g Dietary Fiber 25g 30g

Quick Guide to % DV 5% DV or less is Low Limit these Nutrients Get Enough of these Nutrients 20% DV or more is High

Let’s discuss How can we assess the amount of trans fat in a product? Use the chat to respond, or *6 on your telephone

Claims Used on Foods and/or Dietary Supplements Does not require a premarket action by the agency Dietary Guidance Statements Nutrition Support Statements Requires premarket actions by the agency Nutrient Content Claims Health Claims

Original Authorized Health Claims Based on Significant Scientific Agreement (SSA) Calcium & risk of osteoporosis Sodium and risk of high blood pressure Dietary fat & risk of cancer Saturated fat & cholesterol and risk of coronary heart disease (vitamin A, C, or fiber)

For More Information www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/lab-gen.html Guidance on How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Panel on Food Labels (also available in Spanish) Make Your Calories Count: Use the Nutrition Facts Label for Healthy Weight Management AND MUCH MORE!!!

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