Nutrition Facts Quiz

What does % Daily Value (%DV) indicate on a Nutrition Facts label?

• The total calories in a serving

• The percentage of the Daily Value for each nutrient in a serving

• The total weight of the food item

• The number of servings per container

According to the Nutrition Facts label, what is considered a high %DV per serving?

• 5% DV or less

• 10% DV

• 15% DV

• 20% DV or more

How much saturated fat does one serving of the food contain according to the label?

• 1.5g

• 2g

• 3g

• 4g

What is the %DV of sodium in one serving of the food?

• 5%

• 8%

• 19%

• 25%

What is the purpose of using %DV to compare foods?

• To determine the price of the food

• To compare the serving sizes of different foods

• To choose products higher in nutrients you want more of and lower in nutrients you want less of

• To find out the expiration date of the food

What is the serving size mentioned on the Nutrition Facts label?

• 1 cup (200g)

• 1 1/2 cup (208g)

• 2 cups (400g)

• 1/2 cup (100g)

Which nutrient is listed with a daily value percentage of 35%?

• Vitamin D

• Calcium

• Iron

• Protein

According to the Nutrition Facts label, which nutrient should Americans get less of?

• Dietary fiber

• Saturated fat

• Vitamin D

• Potassium

What is the total carbohydrate content per serving as listed on the Nutrition Facts label?

• 25g

• 46g

• 30g

• 50g

Which of the following is NOT listed as an ingredient in the product?

• Bulgur wheat

• Olive oil

• Chicken

• Parmesan cheese