Food Labels Quiz

What information must appear by law on food labels?

• Date of birth

• Weight or volume

• List of ingredients

• Name of food or drink

What does the 'use by' date mark indicate?

• The food will not look or taste as good after this date

• The food is not safe to eat after this date

• The food should be frozen after this date

• The food should be refrigerated after this date

Where should canned beans be stored according to the label?

• Freezer

• Cupboard

• Fridge

• Pantry

How should food additives be shown in the list of ingredients?

• By the E number

• By the additive's name

• By the manufacturer's name

• By the expiration date

What is the most common allergen present in pre-packaged products that has to be declared?

• Nuts

• Eggs

• Soy

• Peanuts

What are three examples of food that we buy that do not have labels?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Meat from the butcher

• Canned goods

• Bread from the bakery

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

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