Food Label Literacy

What is the purpose of serving sizes on food labels?

• To trick consumers into buying more of the product

• To make the label look more informative

• The purpose of serving sizes on food labels is to provide consumers with information about the appropriate portion size and nutritional content of the product.

• To confuse consumers about portion sizes

How can you interpret the ingredient list on a food label to identify potential allergens?

• Check the ingredient list for common allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish.

• Look at the expiration date to identify potential allergens

• Ask a friend to taste the food to see if there are any allergens

• Smell the food to check for allergens

What does it mean when a food label claims to be 'low-fat' or 'reduced-sodium'?

• It means that the product contains a lower amount of fat or sodium compared to the regular version of the same product.

• It means the product is completely free of fat or sodium

• It means the product contains the same amount of fat or sodium as the regular version

• It means the product contains a higher amount of fat or sodium compared to the regular version

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Why is it important to compare different food labels when making healthy choices?

• Comparing food labels is only important for people with allergies, not for everyone else

• It is not important to compare food labels, just eat whatever looks good

• It is important to compare different food labels to make informed decisions about the nutritional content, ingredients, and potential allergens in the food products.

• Food labels are all the same, so there's no need to compare them

How can you determine if a food product is a good source of fiber by reading the food label?

• Count the number of ingredients listed

• Check the dietary fiber content per serving on the food label.

• Look for the color of the packaging

• Check the expiration date

What information can you find in the 'Nutrition Facts' section of a food label?

• The 'Nutrition Facts' section of a food label provides information about the serving size, calories, nutrients, and ingredients in the food product.

• Price and brand of the food product

• Expiration date and storage instructions

• Color and texture of the food product

What does the term 'percent daily value' mean on a food label?

• The 'percent daily value' on a food label indicates the amount of sugar in the food

• The 'percent daily value' on a food label indicates how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

• The 'percent daily value' on a food label indicates the percentage of water content in the food

• The 'percent daily value' on a food label indicates the number of calories in the food

How can you use food labels to identify foods that are high in added sugars?

• Look for words like broccoli, spinach, carrots, or tomatoes

• Check the ingredients list for words like sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, honey, or molasses. Also look for terms ending in -ose, such as sucrose, dextrose, fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose, or syrup.

• Check for ingredients like flour, salt, pepper, or olive oil

• Search for terms ending in -ide, such as chloride, fluoride, bromide, or iodide

What are some common misleading claims found on food labels, and how can you identify them?

• High-fat foods are always healthier than low-fat options

• The term 'natural' guarantees that the food is free from artificial ingredients

• Foods labeled as 'made with whole grains' are always a good source of fiber

• Some common misleading claims found on food labels include 'low-fat' or 'reduced-fat' which may still contain high levels of sugar or calories, 'natural' which has no official definition and can be used on many processed foods, and 'made with whole grains' which may still contain mostly refined grains. To identify these claims, it's important to read the entire ingredient list and nutrition label, not just the front of the package.

Explain the difference between 'best by' and 'sell by' dates on food labels.

• The 'best by' date indicates the date by which the product should be consumed for the best quality, while the 'sell by' date is the date by which the store should sell the product.

• The 'best by' date is the date by which the product should be consumed for the best quality, while the 'sell by' date is the date by which the product should be discarded.

• Both 'best by' and 'sell by' dates indicate the date by which the product should be consumed for the best quality.

• The 'best by' date is the date by which the store should sell the product, while the 'sell by' date indicates the date for best quality.