Understanding Nutrition and Energy Balance

What is the primary unit of energy listed on most nutritional labels?

• Joules

• Calories

• Watts

• Kilograms

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Nora is checking the nutritional label of her favorite snack. The label states that a serving size is 50 grams and contains 200 calories. How many calories are in 100 grams of the product?

• 200 calories

• 300 calories

• 400 calories

• 500 calories

Rohan is tracking his fiber intake. A food item he ate has 10% of the daily value for fiber. If the daily recommended intake is 25 grams, how much fiber does the food item contain?

• 2.5 grams

• 5 grams

• 10 grams

• 15 grams

What does the term "serving size" refer to on a nutritional label?

• The amount of food typically consumed in one meal

• The recommended amount of food to eat in one sitting

• The total amount of food in the package

• The amount of food that contains 100 calories

What percentage of daily value is considered "high" for a nutrient on a nutritional label?

• 5% or less

• 10% or more

• 15% or more

• 20% or more

Abigail is on a diet and consumes 2,000 calories a day. If she eats a snack that provides 500 calories, what percentage of her daily intake does this snack represent?

• 10%

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

Aiden is preparing for a marathon and needs to focus on his diet. Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy in the diet?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Water

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A food package states that it contains 4 servings, each with 150 calories. What is the total caloric content of the package?

• 300 calories

• 450 calories

• 600 calories

• 750 calories

What is the purpose of the "Percent Daily Value" on a nutritional label?

• To show the exact amount of each nutrient in the food

• To indicate how much of a nutrient is in one serving compared to the daily recommended amount

• To provide the total calories in the food

• To list all ingredients in the food

If a person wants to maintain their current weight, what should their energy balance be?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Variable