Maya is trying to eat healthier and is looking at the food label of a cereal box. Why is it important for her to pay attention to the serving size on the label?

• It helps determine the total cost of the product.

• It indicates the amount of food typically consumed in one sitting.

• It shows the expiration date of the product.

• It provides information about the brand of the product.

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Maya is reading a nutritional label on her favorite snack. What does the "Calories" section represent?

• The total weight of the food package.

• The amount of energy provided per serving.

• The number of servings in the package.

• The percentage of daily vitamins.

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How can you identify if a food product contains trans fats by reading the ingredients list?

• Look for the term "partially hydrogenated oils."

• Check for the presence of "natural flavors."

• Identify any "artificial colors."

• Find the word "organic."

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Grace is reading a food label and wants to understand what the Percent Daily Value (%DV) indicates. What does it mean?

• The percentage of the food that is organic.

• The percentage of a nutrient in a serving relative to a daily diet.

• The percentage of the food that is made from whole grains.

• The percentage of the food that is fat-free.

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Which of the following is a health claim you might find on a food label?

• "Contains 20% more fiber."

• "May reduce the risk of heart disease."

• "New and improved taste."

• "Now with added vitamins."

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Why is it important to understand the nutritional facts on a food label?

• To know the price of the product.

• To make informed dietary choices based on nutrient content.

• To determine the brand popularity.

• To find out the country of origin.

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What information can you gather from the ingredients list on a food label?

• The nutritional value of the food.

• The order of ingredients by weight.

• The price of the food.

• The serving size of the food.

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How does the serving size affect the interpretation of the nutritional facts on a food label?

• It determines the color of the packaging.

• It affects the calculation of calories and nutrients per serving.

• It changes the expiration date of the product.

• It influences the taste of the food.

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What should you look for on a food label if you want to limit your sodium intake?

• The total carbohydrate content.

• The sodium content in milligrams.

• The total fat content.

• The protein content.

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Which part of the food label would help you identify if a product is high in sugar?

• The serving size section.

• The ingredients list.

• The calories section.

• The protein section.

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