Nutrition Labels Practice

A nutrition label states that a serving size is 1 cup (240 mL) and the package contains 4 servings. If you consume the entire package, how many total calories will you have consumed if each serving contains 150 calories?

• 150 calories

• 300 calories

• 600 calories

• 450 calories

Which of the following nutrients listed on a Nutrition Facts label is most important to limit for heart health?

• Dietary fiber

• Saturated fat

• Vitamin C

• Calcium

If a food label lists "whole grain oats" as the first ingredient and "sugar" as the second, what does this indicate about the product?

• Sugar is the main ingredient.

• Whole grain oats are present in the largest amount by weight.

• The product contains no sugar.

• Sugar is the least present ingredient.

A nutrition label shows that a product contains 20% Daily Value (DV) of calcium per serving. What does this mean?

• The product contains 20 mg of calcium.

• One serving provides 20% of the recommended daily calcium intake.

• The product is low in calcium.

• The product contains 20 calories from calcium.

Two brands of granola bars have the following nutrition facts per bar: Brand A: 120 calories, 3g protein, 2g fiber, 8g sugar Brand B: 110 calories, 2g protein, 4g fiber, 5g sugar Which brand would be the better choice for someone looking to increase their fiber intake while reducing sugar?

• Brand A

• Brand B

• Both are equal

• Neither

A student is comparing two types of yogurt. Yogurt X has 10g of protein and 15g of sugar per serving. Yogurt Y has 8g of protein and 8g of sugar per serving. If the student wants to maximize protein while minimizing sugar, which yogurt should they choose and why?

• Yogurt X, because it has more protein despite higher sugar.

• Yogurt Y, because it has less sugar and only slightly less protein.

• Yogurt X, because sugar content is not important.

• Yogurt Y, because it has the same protein as Yogurt X.

Given the following ingredient list for a snack bar: "Oats, honey, almonds, dried cranberries, sugar, salt," which ingredient is present in the smallest amount?

• Oats

• Honey

• Sugar

• Salt

A food product claims to be "low sodium." The Nutrition Facts label shows 120 mg of sodium per serving, and the recommended daily limit is 2,300 mg. Calculate the percentage of the daily sodium limit in one serving.

• 2.6%

• 5.2%

• 12%

• 20%

A student is trying to choose between two breakfast cereals. Cereal A has 10g sugar and 3g fiber per serving, while Cereal B has 6g sugar and 1g fiber per serving. If the student wants to reduce sugar intake but also increase fiber, what should they consider when making their choice?

• Choose Cereal A for more fiber, even though it has more sugar.

• Choose Cereal B for less sugar, even though it has less fiber.

• Weigh the importance of fiber versus sugar based on their dietary needs.

• Choose neither cereal.

A nutrition label lists the following per serving: Total Fat 8g (10% DV), Saturated Fat 2g (10% DV), Trans Fat 0g. If a person eats three servings, what percentage of their daily value for saturated fat have they consumed?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%