Nutrition Fact Labels Quiz

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What is the purpose of a Nutrition Fact Label?

• a. To provide information on the ingredients used in the product
• b. To provide information on the nutritional content of the product
• c. To provide information on the price of the product
• d. To provide information on the expiration date of the product

Which section of a Nutrition Fact Label provides information on the serving size?

• a. Total Fat
• b. Calories
• c. Serving Size
• d. Sodium

Which nutrient is listed first on a Nutrition Fact Label?

• a. Protein
• b. Carbohydrates
• c. Sugars
• d. Total Fat

What is the daily value percentage (%DV) based on?

• a. The nutritional needs of an average adult
• b. The nutritional needs of a child
• c. The nutritional needs of a pregnant woman
• d. The nutritional needs of an athlete

Which nutrient should be limited in a healthy diet?

• a. Fiber
• b. Vitamins
• c. Cholesterol
• d. Calcium

What does the term 'Calories from Fat' indicate on a Nutrition Fact Label?

• a. The total number of calories in the entire product
• b. The number of calories coming from fat in one serving of the product
• c. The number of calories coming from carbohydrates in one serving of the product
• d. The number of calories coming from protein in one serving of the product

How can you determine if a product is high or low in a specific nutrient?

• a. Check the serving size
• b. Look at the Calories section
• c. Compare the %DV to the benchmark values
• d. Check the ingredient list

Which of the following is an example of an added sugar?

• a. Fructose in fruits
• b. Lactose in dairy products
• c. Sucrose in desserts
• d. Galactose in legumes

What does the term 'Percent Daily Value' represent?

• a. The amount of the nutrient in the entire product
• b. The percentage of the nutrient needed for an average adult's diet
• c. The percentage of the nutrient needed for a child's diet
• d. The amount of the nutrient in one serving of the product