Food Label Quiz

What is the purpose of food according to Rule 1?

• To understand food labels

• To fuel a spaceship

• To provide energy for the body

• To create calories

What is the unit used to measure energy obtained from food?

• Calorie

• Ounce

• Gallon

• Cup

Why is it important to know the serving size of food?

• To know the type of fuel in the food

• To determine the total calories in the food

• To measure the amount of fat in the food

• To calculate the energy burned by the body

How should the calories listed on a food label be interpreted?

• Per cup

• Per ounce

• Per gallon

• Per serving

Which of the following ingredients provide energy in food?

• Fats, carbohydrates, and proteins

• Fats, sugar, and proteins

• Sugar, carbohydrates, and proteins

• Fats, carbohydrates, and sugar

What is the most concentrated ingredient in food?

• Fat

• Sugar

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

What is the recommended amount of carbohydrates per serving?

• Exactly 20 grams

• More than 20 grams

• No carbohydrates

• Less than 20 grams

Which ingredient in food helps in maintaining weight and repairing the body?

• Protein

• Fat

• Carbohydrates

• Sugar

Where are the ingredients listed on a food label?

• At the bottom of the nutritional label

• At the top of the nutritional label

• In the middle of the nutritional label

• Not listed on the label

Why should foods with a long list of ingredients be avoided?

• They are likely processed and unhealthy

• They are more nutritious

• They provide more energy

• They are easier to pronounce