Question

4 why is monitoring sodium intake important according to nutrition labels?
it helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance
it enhances food coloring
it increases energy levels
it measures food texture

5 what does the \% daily value\ (%dv) on a food label indicate?
the expiration date of the product
the cost effectiveness of the food
the weight of the food
the nutrient contribution to a daily diet

6 which food label indicates that a product does not contain any animal products or byproducts?
vegan label
non - gmo label
organic label
gluten - free label

Explanation:

• Sodium is an electrolyte that helps in maintaining fluid balance and blood pressure. Too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure.
• %DV is calculated based on a 2000 - calorie diet and shows how much a serving of food contributes to the daily intake of a nutrient.
• A vegan label means the product has no animal - derived ingredients.

Answer:

1. It helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance.
2. The nutrient contribution to a daily diet.
3. Vegan label.