Nutrition Facts Label Quiz

What does the serving size on a nutrition label represent?

• Calories per serving

• Expiration date of the product

• Number of ingredients in the product

• Amount of food or drink customarily eaten at one time

Why is it important to pay attention to the serving size?

• To check if the food is hot or cold

• To see how much water is in the food

• To accurately track the intake of nutrients and calories.

• To determine the color of the food

How can you calculate the total amount of a nutrient you are consuming based on the serving size and the nutrient's quantity?

• Multiply the serving size by the quantity of the nutrient in the serving.

• Subtract the serving size from the quantity of the nutrient in the serving.

• Add the serving size to the quantity of the nutrient in the serving.

• Divide the serving size by the quantity of the nutrient in the serving.

What is the daily value (DV) percentage on a nutrition label?

• It shows the percentage of a nutrient in a serving of food, based on a daily diet of 1,000 calories.

• It represents the percentage of a nutrient in a serving of food, based on a daily diet of 5,000 calories.

• It shows the percentage of a nutrient in a serving of food, based on a daily diet of 2,000 calories.

• It indicates the percentage of a nutrient in a serving of food, based on a daily diet of 3,000 calories.

Why is it important to consider the %DV when choosing foods?

• To see how many calories are in the food

• To understand how much of a specific nutrient a serving of food contributes to your daily recommended intake.

• To determine the expiration date of the food

• To find out the brand of the food

What does it mean if a nutrient has a %DV of 5% or less?

• It is considered moderate in that nutrient.

• It is considered high in that nutrient.

• It has no significance in terms of nutrient content.

• It is considered low in that nutrient.

How can you use the %DV to make healthier food choices?

• By comparing the %DV of different products and choosing the ones with lower amounts of nutrients like saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.

• By randomly selecting products without checking the %DV

• By choosing products with the highest %DV of nutrients like saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars

• By ignoring the %DV and choosing products based on their color

What information can you find in the ingredients list on a nutrition label?

• Nutritional benefits of the product

• Calories per serving

• Expiration date of the product

• Ingredients used to make the product

Why is it important to read the ingredients list when choosing foods?

• To know what is in the food and if it contains any allergens or unhealthy additives.

• To see if the food is expired

• To know the price of the food

• To check the color of the food

What should you look out for when reading the ingredients list?

• Expiration date, serving size, and calories

• Country of origin, product dimensions, and barcode number

• Allergens, added sugars, and artificial additives

• Brand name, packaging color, and price