Understanding Nutrition Labels

What indicates the amount of food that is represented in the Nutrition Facts?

• Serving Size

• Servings per container

• Carbohydrates

• Fat

Which represents the total amount of food in the package?

• Serving size

• Servings per container

• Grams

• Pounds

What is the primary purpose of a nutrition label on food packaging?

• To provide cooking instructions

• To inform consumers about the nutritional content of the food

• To advertise the brand

• To list the price of the product

Which of the following nutrients is typically listed first on a nutrition label?

• Vitamins

• Total Fat

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

If a nutrition label states that a serving size is 50 grams and the package contains 5 servings, what is the total weight of the package?

• 100 grams

• 150 grams

• 250 grams

• 500 grams

Which of the following is NOT typically found on a nutrition label?

• Calories

• Ingredients

• Expiration date

• Serving size

If a food item has 200 calories per serving and you eat 3 servings, how many calories have you consumed?

• 200 calories

• 400 calories

• 600 calories

• 800 calories

What does the "% Daily Value" on a nutrition label indicate?

• The percentage of the food that is organic

• The percentage of the nutrient in one serving compared to the daily recommended intake

• The percentage of the food that is fat

• The percentage of the food that is carbohydrates

Which of the following is a macronutrient that is often listed on nutrition labels?

• Iron

• Vitamin C

• Protein

• Calcium

If a product's nutrition label states it contains 10 grams of sugar per serving and you consume 2 servings, how much sugar have you consumed?

• 5 grams

• 10 grams

• 15 grams

• 20 grams