Food Labels and Nutritional Values

What is the main purpose of food labels?

• To advertise the food

• To provide nutritional information

• To display recipes

• To show the price of the food

What does a green traffic light on a food label mean?

• Low amounts of fat, sugar, or salt

• High amounts of nutrients

• A medium amount of calories

• The food is unhealthy

Which of these foods is likely to have a red traffic light for sugar?

• Plain water

• Chocolate

• Carrot sticks

• Wholemeal bread

What does the “per 100g” information on food labels help you with?

• Understanding the cooking instructions

• Comparing foods fairly

• Calculating your grocery budget

• Finding out the expiry date

What is the recommended daily calorie intake for an adult woman?

• 1,800 calories

• 2,000 calories

• 2,500 calories

• 3,000 calories

If a food label shows a red traffic light for salt, what should you do?

• Avoid the food entirely

• Eat it often

• Consume it less often

• Ignore the label

Which of these is a healthier food option?

• Crisps

• Carrot sticks

• Chocolate biscuits

• Ice cream

What does the traffic light system NOT measure?

• Fat

• Sugar

• Salt

• Protein

What can happen if you regularly eat more calories than your body needs?

• Weight loss

• Higher energy levels

• Weight gain

• Better health

What is the recommended daily calorie intake for adult men in the UK?

• 1,800 calories

• 2,000 calories

• 2,500 calories

• 3,000 calories