Mastering Nutrition Labels Flashcard

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What is the first thing you should look at on a nutrition label to understand the amount of food you are consuming?

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Serving Size

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What is typically listed first in the ingredient list on a nutrition label?

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The ingredient with the highest weight

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If a nutrition label states that a serving size is 1 cup and there are 2.5 servings per container, how many cups are in the entire container?

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2.5 cups

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What does the % Daily Value on a nutrition label indicate?

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The percentage of a nutrient in one serving compared to the daily recommended amount

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Which nutrient is often highlighted on nutrition labels due to its importance in maintaining healthy bones (even if the amount is zero!)? Options: Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Potassium

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Calcium

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If a product's ingredient list starts with "sugar," what does this imply about the product?

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Sugar is the most abundant ingredient

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What is the primary purpose of the ingredient list on a nutrition label?

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To list all the ingredients in the food by weight

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What is NOT typically found on a nutrition label? Options: Serving Size, Total Calories, Cooking Instructions, Total Fat

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Cooking Instructions

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If a nutrition label states that a serving contains 10g of protein, how much protein is in two servings?

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20g

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"Serving size" on a nutrition label

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The amount of food that contains the listed nutrient values