Question

Food labels can make claims about the relationship between a nutrient, food, disease or health related condition. For example: calcium helps prevent osteoporosis.

Answer 1

Yes, food labels do make claims about relationships between food components and diseases. This information can be very helpful.

Step-by-step explanation:

For example, food high in sodium may contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension). Foods high in saturated fats may contribute to heart disease (atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis, or stroke). Also, foods high in sugar may negatively impact the health of a diabetic.