Nutrition Facts Label

(a)   per container shows the total number of servings in the entire food package or container.

Serving (a)   is based on the amount of food that is customarily eaten at one time.

(a)   refers to the total number of calories in a serving of food.

The % Daily (a)   shows how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a total daily diet.

_____ calories a day is used as a general guide for nutrition advice.

• 1,000

• 1,500

• 2,000

• 2,500

Your calorie needs may be higher or lower depending on which of the following factors?

• Age

• Gender

• Weight

• Physical activity level

(a)   calories per serving of an individual packaged food is considered moderate.

(a)   calories or more per serving of an individual packaged food is considered high.

The terms "fat-free" and "no added sugars" mean calorie free.

• True

• False

The Daily Values are reference amounts of nutrients to consume or not to exceed each day.

• True

• False