Mastering Nutrition Labels Quiz

What is the first thing you should look at on a nutrition label to understand the amount of food you are consuming?

• Calories

• Serving Size

• Total Fat

• Ingredients List

Which of the following is typically listed first in the ingredient list on a nutrition label?

• The ingredient with the highest weight

• The ingredient with the lowest weight

• The ingredient with the highest calorie content

• The ingredient with the lowest calorie content

If a nutrition label states that a serving size is 1 cup and there are 2 servings per container, how many cups are in the entire container?

• 1 cup

• 2 cups

• 3 cups

• 4 cups

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

• The percentage of calories in the food

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

• The percentage of fat in the food

• The percentage of carbohydrates in the food

Which nutrient is often highlighted on nutrition labels due to its importance in maintaining healthy bones?

• Vitamin C

• Calcium

• Iron

• Potassium

If a product's ingredient list starts with "sugar," what does this imply about the product?

• Sugar is the least abundant ingredient

• Sugar is the most abundant ingredient

• Sugar is not present in the product

• Sugar is the second most abundant ingredient

What is the primary purpose of the ingredient list on a nutrition label?

• To show the calorie content of the food

• To list all the ingredients in the food by weight

• To provide cooking instructions

• To list the vitamins and minerals in the food

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

• Serving Size

• Total Calories

• Cooking Instructions

• Total Fat

If a nutrition label states that a serving contains 10g of protein, how much protein is in two servings?

• 5g

• 10g

• 15g

• 20g

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

• The amount of food typically consumed in one meal

• The recommended amount of food to eat in one sitting

• The amount of food that contains the listed nutrient values

• The total amount of food in the package