Food Labels Quiz

True or False! The size of a serving on the food package influences the number of calories and all the nutrient amounts listed on top part of the label.

• True

• False

True or False! The serving size is provided in familar units such as cups or pieces, followed by the metric amount(e.g. the number of grams).

• True

• False

This would be considered a "low" calorie food

• 40 calories

• 100 calories

• 400 calories

This would be considered a "moderate" calorie food

• 40 calories

• 100 calories

• 400 calories

This would be considered a "high" calorie food

• 40 calories

• 100 calories

• 400 calories

True or False! The nutrients listed first are the ones Americans eat in adequate amounts, or sometimes even too much!

• True

• False

True or False! Eating lots of fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, or sodium is part of a healthy, balanced diet

• True

• False

True or False! Health experts recommend you keep your intake of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol as high as possible as part of a nutritionally balanced diet.

• True

• False

Most American don't get enough of these nutrients(Select all that apply).

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Calcium

• Iron

• Carbohydrates and Fats

True or False! Daily Values Percentages(%DV) on food labels are based on a 3000 calorie a day diet!

• True

• False