Nutrition/FLE alternative assignment

What is a calorie?

• A type of vitamin

• A unit of energy

• A mineral

• A type of fat

What role do dietary fats play in the body?

• They are used to build muscles

• They are used to build cell membranes and nerve tissue

• They are used to produce vitamins

• They are used to store carbohydrates

What information do food labels provide about calories?

• The total number of calories in the package

• The number of calories per serving size

• The number of calories needed daily

• The number of calories burned during exercise

What is the maximum amount of fat per serving that fat-free foods can contain by law?

• 0.5 grams

• 1 gram

• 2 grams

• 3 grams

How many calories does a gram of fat contain?

• 4 calories

• 6 calories

• 8 calories

• 9 calories

What is the minimum percentage less fat that reduced-fat foods must have compared to the regular version?

• 10%

• 15%

• 25%

• 35%

If a food is labeled as light (lite), what is the maximum percentage of calories it can have compared to the regular version?

• 50%

• 67%

• 75%

• 100%

Why might one food with the same serving size as another have more calories?

• It has more protein.

• It has more carbohydrates.

• It has more fat.

• It has more water.

What is a source of polyunsaturated fats?

• Avocados

• Butter

• Fish

• Lard

Why is fat important in a diet?

• It helps absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K

• It provides fiber

• It builds muscle

• It increases metabolism