Decoding Food Labels: Key Sections Explained

The video tutorial explains how to interpret food labels, focusing on serving sizes, calories, nutrients, and daily values. It highlights the importance of understanding these labels to make informed dietary choices. The tutorial also emphasizes that individual nutrient needs vary, and provides examples using food labels from products like Lucky Charms cereal and organic soups.

What are the five parts of the Nutrition Facts label?

• Serving size, calories, ingredients, percent daily value, and footnote

• Serving size, calories, amount of nutrients, ingredients, and footnote

• Ingredients, calories, amount of nutrients, percent daily value, and footnote

• Serving size, calories, amount of nutrients, percent daily value, and footnote

What does the serving size section tell you?

• The total calories in the container

• The size of one serving and the total number of servings in the container

• The amount of nutrients in one serving

• The percent daily value of each nutrient

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How many calories are in one serving of Lucky Charms cereal with nonfat milk?

• 200 calories

• 448 calories

• 110 calories

• 150 calories

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Which macronutrients are listed in the nutrients section?

• Cholesterol, sodium, and sugar

• Fats, carbohydrates, and protein

• Vitamins, minerals, and fiber

• Calories, serving size, and fiber

Why are cholesterol, sodium, and sugar listed in the nutrients section?

• Because they are macronutrients

• Because they are essential for health

• Because they are often overconsumed

• Because they provide energy

What does the percent daily value section tell you?

• The serving size of the food item

• The amount of fiber in the food item

• The percentage of micronutrients in a serving size

• The total calories in the food item

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How much of the recommended daily value of calcium does one serving of Lucky Charms cereal with milk provide?

• 15 percent

• 30 percent

• 10 percent

• 25 percent

What is the purpose of the footnotes section on a food label?

• To show the total calories in the food item

• To indicate the serving size

• To provide the recommended daily values for various nutrients

• To list the ingredients

What are the recommended daily values based on?

• A 1,500 calorie diet

• A 2,500 calorie diet

• A 2,000 calorie diet

• A 3,000 calorie diet

Why is it important to consider individual nutrient needs?

• Because all nutrients are equally important

• Because nutrient needs vary based on lifestyle and activity level

• Because everyone has the same nutrient needs

• Because food labels are not accurate