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In this question, we learn about private label brands, sustainable packaging, organic foods, food additives, loyalty shopper cards, optimal shopping times, ingredient order on food labels, serving size on food labels, nutrient content claims, Universal Product Code, open dating, and the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.
Explanation:
11. A(n) private label brand is a brand sold only by a store or chain of stores.
12. Sustainable packaging is thinking about how packaging materials can be reused or recycled before buying a product.
13. Foods produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or growth stimulants are called organic foods.
14. Substances that are added to food for a specific purpose, such as preserving quality, are food additives.
15. Signing up for loyalty shopper cards for stores they visit regularly allows consumers to receive special savings and earn rewards.
16. Shopping is easier when stores are least crowded—usually early mornings on weekdays.
17. Federal law requires food labels to include a list of ingredients in descending order according to weight.
18. The first items under the “Nutrition Facts” heading on a food label are the serving size and servings per container.
19. When evaluating health and nutrient content claims, consumers can remember the simple guideline that 20% or more is high and 5% or less is low.
20. The series of lines, bars, and numbers that appear on packages of food and nonfood items is called the Universal Product Code (UPC).
21. Open dating uses calendar dates to help consumers choose products that will maintain quality longest.
22. Help with food safety problems involving meat, poultry, or egg products may come from the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.
