Statements that characterize the relationship between a nutrient or other substance in a food and its role in the body is known as:

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Statements that characterize the relationship between a nutrient or other substance in a food and its role in the body are known as structure-function claims. These statements describe the effects of a substance on the structure or function of the body, but they cannot make direct claims about treating or preventing diseases. Health claims, on the other hand, do make direct claims about preventing or treating a disease, while nutrient claims describe the amount of a nutrient in a food, and Daily Values are reference values for nutrients based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Statements That Characterize the Relationship Between a Nutrient or Other