Nutrition Label Flashcard

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What should you check first on a nutrition label? Ingredients, Calories, Serving Size, Brand Name

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Serving Size

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Which of the following nutrients should be limited? Dietary Fiber, Vitamin D, Saturated Fat, Calcium

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Saturated Fat

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Which nutrient should teens have 130 percent of their Daily Value for? Options: Iron, Calcium, Vitamin C, Protein

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Calcium

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What must be identified on food labels?

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Allergens

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How are ingredients listed on a food label?

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By weight from most to least

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What is the basis for health claims on food labels?

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Scientific evidence

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Americans typically eat what percentage of their recommended intake of vegetables?

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less than 20%

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Which food is the largest single source of saturated fat in the American Diet?

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Cheese

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Where do Americans get the most added sugar in their diet? Options: Cake, Ice Cream, Sugary Drinks (Soda), Candy

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Sugary Drinks (Soda)

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Which of the following is NOT added sugar? Fructose, Honey, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Maple Syrup

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Fructose