HARDWARE COMPONENTS STUDY GUIDE
2026
◉ Identify the eight major food allergens required on a food label.
Answer: • Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Tree nuts (such as almonds, cashews,
walnuts),Fish (such as bass, cod, flounder),Shellfish (such as crab,
lobster, shrimp),Soy, Wheat.
◉ Define the USDA terms, "organic" and "100% organic". Identify
the organic logo.
Answer: At least 95% of the product's ingredients have been grown
and processed according to USDA reulations.
◉ What does it mean if a nutrient claim states "an excellent source"
or a "good source" of a nutrient? (What percentage of the DV must
be present?)
Answer: Excellent source- 20% or more of the DV for a given
nutrient per serving.
Good Source- between 10 and 19% of DV.
, ◉ Explain the concept of high versus low nutrient density. Give
examples.
Answer: High- low Kcal high nutrient. Low-fat milk
Low- high Kcal low nutrient- milkshake
◉ What is the recommended intake for refined sugar per day? (AHA
recommendation)
Answer: Should account for no more than 25% of the days total
energy intake.
◉ What causes lactose intolerance and how is it treated?
Answer: is caused by the inability to break down the lactose because
of a lack of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose. It can be
treated by a change in diet or by taking a supplement that helps to
break down lactose
◉ What health issue is associated with frequent ingestion of refined
sugars & starches?
Answer: Dental Caries or tooth decay.
◉ Define Fortification
Answer: is when a nutrient is added to increase the nutritional