6. Nutrition, Sensory, and Consumer Science

Nutrition Claims — Quiz

Test your understanding of nutrition claims with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'competent and reliable scientific evidence' standard often required for substantiating nutrition claims?

Question 2

A food product is marketed with the claim 'May reduce the risk of heart disease.' What type of claim is this, and what level of scientific evidence is generally required?

Question 3

What is a likely regulatory consequence, beyond a simple warning, if a food company makes a nutrition claim that is later found to be unsubstantiated?

Question 4

When a food product makes a claim about its fiber content, such as 'a good source of fiber,' what is a typical regulatory requirement for such a claim?

Question 5

Which of the following describes a 'nutrient content claim'?
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