Question

why are nutrient labels important for consumers? select all that apply. □ they allow a consumer to compare nutrients in a serving size. □ they allow consumers to make dietary trade - offs throughout the day to manage their nutrient needs. □ they report the types of possible allergens found in a food. □ they allow consumers to see a list of the chemicals a food contains.

Explanation:

Nutrient labels standardize nutrient information per serving, enabling consumers to compare nutrients in a single serving size. They also help consumers track daily intake to balance dietary needs and manage nutrient goals. Additionally, they are required to list major allergens present in the food. Nutrient labels focus on nutritional content and allergens, not a full list of all chemicals in the food.

Answer:

• They allow a consumer to compare nutrients in a serving size.
• They allow consumers to make dietary trade-offs throughout the day to manage their nutrient needs.
• They report the types of possible allergens found in a food.