Food Labeling and Marketing Claims Worksheet

What is your class number and first name?

According to the video, what is the main purpose of examining the labels on food products with dieticians and viewers?

• To see if the labels live up to their promise or are misleading

• To compare prices of different products

• To find the tastiest product

• To promote a specific brand

The video mentions that dietary cholesterol is mainly found in ______ products.

• animal

• plant

• mineral

• synthetic

According to the video, all cereals are technically cholesterol free.

• True

• False

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), what is their stance on using heart symbols on food packaging?

• They allow it without restrictions.

• They prohibit it entirely.

• They allow it only if it does not imply a health claim.

• They require a special permit for it.

Why does the video suggest that the claim 'cholesterol free' on Multi Grain Cheerios is unnecessary and misleading?

• Because all cereals are naturally cholesterol free.

• Because Multi Grain Cheerios contains cholesterol.

• Because cholesterol is healthy for you.

• Because the label is required by law.

What is the implication of the heart symbol on the cereal box, according to the video?

• It suggests the food is heart-healthy

• It means the food is cheaper

• It indicates the food is organic

• It shows the food is imported

According to the video, the main concern with the labeling on Multi Grain Cheerios and margarine with olive oil is:

• They may mislead consumers about the health benefits.

• They contain too much sugar.

• They are not available in stores.

• They are more expensive than other brands.

What health benefits are associated with eating olive oil?

Why might companies avoid advertising the presence of palm oil?

• Because palm oil is considered unhealthy by some consumers and can destroy natural forests.

• Because palm oil is expensive to harvest from beneath the earth.

• Because palm oil is a rare ingredient only found in Canada.

• Because palm oil is not used in many products only junk food.