Nutrition Labels and Claims

Nutrition Labels and Claims

From RD Exam Ready Podcast by Zak Kaesberg MS, RD

June 7, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

This episode reviews essential nutrition labeling concepts for the RD Exam, including label requirements and types of claims.

In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, we review the nutrition labeling concepts you need to know for the RD Exam. We discuss Nutrition Facts label requirements, ingredient and allergen labeling, and which foods and restaurants are required to provide nutrition information. We also break down the differences between nutrient content claims, structure/function claims, and health claims, including common examples that frequently appear on RD Exam questions. 📱 Follow RD Exam Ready: Instagram: @RDexamready TikTok: @rd.exam.ready YouTube: @RDExamReady with LIVE Lessons! 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help support the podcast and share it with other future RDs.

People in this episode

Host: Zak Kaesberg MS, RD

Topics covered

  • nutrition labeling
  • RD Exam preparation
  • Nutrition Facts label
  • ingredient labeling
  • nutrient content claims
  • health claims

Keywords

  • nutrition labels
  • RD Exam
  • Nutrition Facts
  • ingredient labeling
  • nutrient claims
  • health claims
  • allergen labeling

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