The Nutrition Facts panel on a box of breakfast cereal shows that the product provides 45% of the Daily Value for iron. Which of the following statements is true?

a.) One serving of cereal provides 45% of the recommended amount of iron for the general population.

b.) One package of cereal provides 45% of the recommended amount of iron for the general population.


c.) One serving of cereal provides 45% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance for iron for adults.


d.) One serving of cereal provides 45% of total kilocalories from iron.

Respuesta :

Answer: One serving of cereal provides 45% of the recommended amount of iron for the general population.

Explanation:

The Nutrition facts panel is a table that provides information that each nutrient composed in the meal can provide at one serving.

Thus, an indication of 45% of the Daily Value for iron (Fe) means that one serving will enrich the consumer with ONLY 45% of the daily dietary recommendation of iron to be consumed, and this is REGARDLESS of the age of the consumer