Claim Check: Decoding Food & Beverage Labels for Informed Choices

Have you ever seen the claim “Heart Healthy” on your box of oatmeal? Do you know what that really means - or how that message got there? What about the % Daily Value on the nutrition facts label? In this session, Registered Dietitians and regulatory experts will guide you through the essentials of decoding the food label and understanding nutrition claims so you can better support your clients’ health and wellness goals. You’ll gain confidence in interpreting the nutrition facts label and learn how to explain its components clearly to clients. We’ll also take a deep dive into the three main types of claims found on food packaging: nutrition content claims (e.g., “low fat,” “high in fiber”), health claims (e.g., “may reduce the risk of heart disease”), and structure-function claims (e.g., “supports immune health”) and explore the requirements behind each type of claim. As a Certified Personal Trainer, you’ll learn how to critically assess these claims and understand your role in helping clients make informed food choices based on evidence, not just marketing.

Learning objectives:

Be able to confidently interpret the nutrition facts panel and explain its components clearly to clients.
Understand the three main types of claims found on food packaging and explore the requirements behind each type of claim.
Be able to critically assess these claims and understand your role in helping clients make informed food choices based on evidence, not just marketing.

Key Topics Covered

Understanding nutrition facts labels
Types of food packaging claims
Claim regulations and requirements
Evaluating claims for client guidance

This webinar is accredited for 1.0 continuing education credit (CEC) by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) until September 26, 2026.

This webinar is accredited for 1.0 continuing education unit (CEU) by the National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF) until August 31, 2026

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1. The Nutrition Facts Panel design was last updated by the Food and Drug Administration in:

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All nutrient amounts included on the Nutrition Facts Panel are based on the __________ listed.

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Which of the following requirements were ADDED with the recent updated FDA “Healthy” claim?

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All the following are a major type of claim recognized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) EXCEPT:

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“A good source of fiber” is an example of a

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“Calcium to support health bones” is an example of a

Question 7 of 10

Non-GMO Project Verified is an example of a __________.

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A food labeled as a "good source" of a nutrient must provide what percentage of the Daily Value (%DV) per serving?

Question 9 of 10

Which type of claim describes the relationship between a food or nutrient and a reduced risk of a disease or health condition?

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Which of the following best describes a structure/function claim?

A. States a nutrient's role in reducing disease risk

B. Describes how a nutrient supports normal body functions without mentioning disease

C. Indicates the product meets third-party standards

D. Requires FDA premarket approval

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The Nutrition Facts Panel design was last updated by the Food and Drug Administration in:

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Which of the following is NOT included on a Nutrition Facts Panel?

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All nutrient amounts included on the Nutrition Facts Panel are based on the __________ listed.

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Which of the following requirements were ADDED with the recent updated FDA “Healthy” claim?

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All the following are a major type of claim recognized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) EXCEPT:

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“A good source of fiber” is an example of a

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“Calcium to support health bones” is an example of a

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Which of the following is NOT true of a health claim?

A. They must undergo FDA review prior to use

B. They are supported by significant scientific evidence

C. They include a substance and a health-related condition

D. There are many different approved health claims in the U.S.

Question 9 of 20

Non-GMO Project Verified is an example of a __________.

Question 10 of 20

Which of the following is required information on a packaged food label according to the Code of Federal Regulations?

Question 11 of 20

What is the main purpose of the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP)?

Question 12 of 20

A food labeled as a "good source" of a nutrient must provide what percentage of the Daily Value (%DV) per serving?

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Which type of claim describes the relationship between a food or nutrient and a reduced risk of a disease or health condition?

Question 14 of 20

How much gluten can a product contain and still be labeled as "gluten-free" by the FDA?

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Which of the following is true about health claims on dietary supplements?

Question 16 of 20

What does the Non-GMO Project Verified seal indicate?

Question 17 of 20

Which organization is primarily responsible for regulating claims on meat, poultry, and eggs in the U.S.?

Question 18 of 20

For a product to use the USDA Organic seal and be labeled as "Organic," what percentage of its ingredients must be certified organic?

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Which of the following best describes a structure/function claim?

A. States a nutrient's role in reducing disease risk

B. Describes how a nutrient supports normal body functions without mentioning disease

C. Indicates the product meets third-party standards

D. Requires FDA premarket approval

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What is it called when agricultural scientists transfer genetic material (DNA) from one plant into another to promote specific desirable plant characteristics?

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