Nutritional labeling refers to which of the following?

• A. A listing of selected key nutrients and calories on the label of commercially prepared food products
• B. An ingredients list on the label
• C. Serving size and daily values
• D. Advertising claims on the packaging

Answer: (A)

Nutritional labeling communicates the energy and nutrient content you get in one serving, shown on packaged foods to help you compare products and manage your intake. This information appears on commercially prepared items as the Nutrition Facts panel, listing calories along with selected nutrients. The ingredients list is a separate label that tells you what the product is made of, not its nutrient amounts. Advertising claims on packaging are marketing content rather than the actual nutrient or energy information. While the nutrition panel includes serving size and daily values, the idea at play is the listing of calories and specific nutrients, which is what nutritional labeling is all about.