Nutrition Facts Label Quiz

What is the main purpose of a Nutrition Facts label?

• To list the price of food
• To show cooking instructions
• To help people make informed food choices
• To decorate food packages

What does the serving size tell you?

• The total number of calories in the package
• The typical amount people eat in one sitting
• The weight of the entire package
• How much food you should eat

Which nutrients should you try to get MORE of?

• Saturated fat and sodium
• Dietary fiber, calcium, and potassium
• Cholesterol and sodium
• Added sugars and trans fats

What does %DV stand for?

• Percent Dietary Variety
• Percent Daily Value
• Percent Daily Vitamins
• Percent Dietary Volume

How many calories are typically used as a general guide for nutrition advice?

• 2000 calories
• 2500 calories
• 1500 calories
• 1800 calories

What are added sugars?

• Sugars added during food processing
• Sugars in milk
• Natural sugars in fruits
• Sugars in vegetables

Which nutrients should you try to get LESS of?

• Saturated fat
• Dietary fiber
• Vitamin D
• Calcium

What does a %DV of 5% or less mean?

• The nutrient is high
• The nutrient is dangerous
• The nutrient is low
• The nutrient is moderate

Why is it important to look at serving sizes?

• To check the expiration date
• To count the number of packages
• To see the color of the food
• To know how many calories you're actually eating

What is the difference between total sugars and added sugars?

• Total sugars only come from fruits
• Total sugars include natural and added sugars
• Added sugars are always bad
• Added sugars are only in desserts