Nutrition Study Guide

What items are listed on food labels?

• servings per container
• protein per serving
• specific vitamins
• all of the above

The ingredients on a food label are listed

• they are not listed on the label
• greatest amount to least amount
• least amount to greatest amount
• no particular order

How many calories are in one serving of the Teddy Grahams?

How many grams of fat are in one serving of Teddy Grahams?

Which ingredient makes up the largest portion of the Teddy Grahams?

• carnuba wax

• graham flour

• soy

• sodium

How many Teddy Grahams make up one serving?

Based on the food label below, how many calories are in one and a half servings of this pasta?

• 600 calories
• 36 g
• 136 g
• 900 calories

What is the purpose of "my plate?"

• to provide a visual for healthy eating and portion size
• to list all the ingredients in food
• to give you a recipe guide
• to help you determine food ingredients

Why is fat an important part of our diet?

• because it tastes good
• because it carries energy
• because it contains nutrients
• because it contains oxygen

What might happen if you didn't eat enough carbohydrates?

• Your body wouldn't be able to build muscle
• You'd develop serious vitamin deficiencies
• Your bones and teeth would become weaker
• Your body wouldn't have enough energy to function