Food Labeling Terms

noun the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

• Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining good health and preventing diseases.
• Eating a balanced diet is important for your nutrition.
• I need to start watching my nutrition if I want to stay in shape.
• Just as physical exercise strengthens the body, good nutrition fuels it.

noun a food produced without the use of synthetic chemicals or pesticides

adjective relating to or derived from living matter

• The company prides itself on using only organic ingredients in their products.
• I prefer to buy organic produce because I think it tastes better.
• Organic food is all the rage these days, everyone's trying to eat clean.
• Her ideas for the project were like organic growth, gradually developing and expanding on their own.

noun The health halo effect can influence consumer behavior and choices, leading them to believe they are making healthier choices when in reality they may not be.

• Food companies often use misleading labels to create a health halo around their products.
• Just because a snack has a health halo doesn't mean it's actually good for you.
• Don't fall for the health halo marketing - read the ingredients before buying!
• She wore her health halo proudly, believing that her organic lifestyle made her superior to others.

noun a word that functions as the name of something, in this case, 'day'

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'five'

• It is recommended to consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day for a balanced diet.
• Don't forget to get your five a day in for a healthy lifestyle!
• Make sure you get in your five a day to keep your body happy!
• Just like exercise, getting your five a day is a workout for your immune system.

noun a product or food item that is free of sugar

adjective describing a product that does not contain sugar

• The new dessert menu includes a variety of sugar-free options for those with dietary restrictions.
• I picked up some sugar-free snacks for our road trip.
• I'm trying to cut back on sugar, so I'm going for the sugar-free soda.
• Her smile was as sweet as sugar-free candy.