Food & Supplement Labels

1. Food & Supplement Labels • Food Labels • List of Ingredients • New Nutrition Label • Claims • Supplement Regulations & Claims • DSHEA • Food Certifications • Organic & Fair Trade • Fair Trade video

2. List of Ingredients • Listed in descending order, by weight • Look for “partially hydrogenated oil” or “hydrogenated oil” on ingredient list • Can be labeled “No Trans fat” if <0.5 grams of trans fat per serving

3. NEW Food Label Servings: Larger & bolder Based on amount people actually consume at a time. Nutrition information based on ONE serving Calories larger & bolder % Daily Value (DV): Scientifically agreed upon daily intake of nutrients < 5% DV = low > 20% DV = high

4. NEW Food Label Added Sugars Includes table sugar, syrups, honey, fruit juices & concentrates Vitamins & Minerals Includes Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron & Potassium Footnote: Explains % Daily Value % DV based on 2,000 calorie diet

5. % Fat Claim on Label

6. % Fat Claim on Label • Refers to % fat by weight NOT calories • To find % fat by calories use this formula: • (total fat grams) x (9 cal/gram) ÷ (total calories) x 100 = % fat

7. Nutrition Info. % Fat from Calories 5 x 9 = 45 calories from fat 45 ÷ 122 calories = 0.3688 0.37 x 100 = 37% 37% of the calories come from fat Serving Size 1 cup Calories 122 Total Fat 5 g Saturated Fat 3 g

8. 2% Milk Nutrition Info. % Fat from Calories 5 x 9 = 45 calories from fat 45 ÷ 122 calories = 0.3688 0.37 x 100 = 37% 37% of the calories come from fat Serving Size 1 cup Calories 122 Total Fat 5 g Saturated Fat 3 g

9. Claims on Labels • “Natural” • FDA – no standard definition • “No added hormones” on poultry label • Hormones not given to poultry since 1950’s • Look for “NO ANTIBIOTICS” • “Cage free” • Chickens are raised in cage free barns (as seen in Food Inc.), most raised in enclosed buildings. Look for “Free-Range” • Organic chickens and eggs are NOT caged. Birds must have access to outside with shade & shelter. No antibiotics allowed.

10. Challenge Statement: Which statement(s) are true? Write numbers on your notecard • Supplements are approved by the FDA. • Supplements are tested for effectiveness prior to marketing the product • Supplements do not have to prove they are safe.

11. Dietary Supplements • Do not have to prove they are safe • Do not have to prove they are effective • Product label may not contain all the ingredients in declared amounts • Product may contain ingredients not listed

12. DSHEA - Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act • A legislative act passed in 1994. • Minimizes the regulations on dietary supplements • Altered the FDA oversight of supplement products.

13. DSHEA Requirements • Safety: Supplement company not required to test product for safety • FDA can only step in if product proven to cause harm • Effectiveness: Supplement company does not have to prove product does what it claims. • Claims: “energy enhancer”, “boosts metabolism” • Claims NOT reviewed by FDA. Based on companies interpretation of scientific studies. • Must include disclaimer

14. NOS Blast is Back Designed to deliver maximum energy, focus and high-intensity endurance for your most extreme workouts!* • Accelerates force, power and strength* • Supports nitrogen levels* • Amplifies mind/body energy levels* *This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose treat, cure or prevent any disease.

15. Disclaimer Statement “This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose treat, cure or prevent any disease”.

16. DSHEA Label Requirement • Label must include Facts Panel & list of ingredients • Appearance very similar to Nutrition Label on food • Food regulated & approved by FDA; supplements NOT • May contain ingredients not on label, omit ingredients stated on label.

17. Organic & Fair Trade Certifications

18. USDA Organic Standards: • Plants: • Grown in soils NOT treated with conventional agrichemicals for at least 3 years • Grown with seeds that are not genetically engineered • Animals: • Given organic feed. • Raised WITHOUT antibiotics • Can NOT be raised in “factory-like” confinement conditions. • Must have access to outdoors.

19. Organic Certification • “100% Organic” • Contains ONLY organic ingredients excluding water and salt • “Organic” • USDA/Organic seal identifies products with at least 95% organic ingredients. -------------------------------------------------------- • “Made with organic ingredients” • Contains at least 70% organic ingredients. • CAN NOT use USDA Organic seal

20. Fair Trade Certification • An international movement committed to farmers receiving a fair price (living wage) for the production of their food products • Benefits go directly to farmers and their communities. • Over 1 million farmers in 58 developing countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America are Fair Trade Certified.

21. Fair Trade Principles: • Fair Prices: Farm co-ops receive a guaranteed minimum floor price • Fair Working Conditions: Workers have safe working conditions. Forced child labor is prohibited • Direct Trade: Importers purchase from Fair Trade co-ops directly • Environmentally Sustainable: Farming system protects the farmer’s health and preserves the environment. Genetically engineered seeds are prohibited

22. Fair Trade Certification Fair Trade USA • Non-profit organization in Oakland • www.fairtradeusa.org • Leading certifier of Fair Trade products in U.S. • Products meet the Fair Trade principles & display the Fair Trade label (above) • Certified products include: • Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, fruit, cotton