Nutrition and Nutrition Labels Quiz

What is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth called?

• Digestion

• Nutrition

• Metabolism

• Respiration

What does portion size refer to?

• The amount of food recommended for one person in a sitting

• The amount of food a person chooses to eat at a time

• The amount of calories in a meal

• The amount of nutrients in a food item

What is serving size?

• The amount of food recommended for one person in a sitting

• The amount of food a person chooses to eat at a time

• The amount of calories in a meal

• The amount of nutrients in a food item

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organic food?

• Contains no pesticides

• Contains synthetic fertilizers

• Contains no antibiotics

• Contains no genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

What does a nutrition label provide information about?

• The taste of the food

• The product's nutritional content

• The price of the food

• The expiration date of the food

Which of the following is NOT included in a nutrition label?

• Serving size

• Calories

• Cooking instructions

• Protein

What is a calorie primarily used to measure?

• The weight of food

• The energy in food

• The taste of food

• The nutritional value of food

How many calories does the average person need per day?

• 1500 calories

• 2000 calories

• 2500 calories

• 3000 calories

What is considered a high nutrient value on a nutrition label?

• 5% of the daily value or less

• 10% of the daily value

• 20% of the daily value or more

• 15% of the daily value

What is considered a low nutrient value on a nutrition label?

• 5% of the daily value or less

• 10% of the daily value

• 20% of the daily value or more

• 15% of the daily value