Nutrition - 7th Grade

What is the LARGEST ingredient in this product?

• Peanut Butter

• Pecan Flour

• High Fructose Corn Syrup

• Whole Grain Rolled Oats

Which of the following are food allergens that must be labeled? (Select all that apply)

• Milk

• Wheat

• Soy

• Nuts

• Shellfish

Which of the following has NOT been adjusted for the new food label?

• Added Sugars

• Size of Print for Calories and Serving Size

• Added Fat

• Vitamins Adjusted

• Serving Size is more Realistic

Which of the following are reasons why the food label has been adjusted? (Select all that apply)

• Based on the new 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines

• The average American consumes too much added sugar.

• More people are eating a vegetarian-based diet.

• Serving Size now reflects what people actually eat.

Natural Sugar is the same as Added Sugar

• True

• False

The Serving Size on a food label is ALWAYS for the entire package.

• True

• False

What is the first thing someone should do when comparing food labels?

• Look at the Calories

• Make the serving size equal

• Look at the Fat

• Look at the Sugar

Which food item is the healthier option?

• Brown Rice

• White Rice

Saturated fats turn into a solid at room temperature.

• True
• False

Food sources of Saturated Fats are...

• Brownies, Cookies, Chips
• French Fries, Pizza, Donuts
• Dairy, Eggs, Meat
• Salmon, Avocados, Walnuts