WorksheetsFood Labels
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which of the following foods would have two columns in the food label?
A pint of ice cream
A food commonly mixed with another food - for example cereal with milk
A drink that could be consumed in one sitting
All answers are correct
Why must "Added Sugars" be included on a food label?
Identifying added sugars helps people include enough calories in their diets
Added sugars provide extra calories but no additional nutrients
Added sugars also add vitamins and minerals to food
Added sugars are complex carbohydrates found naturally in foods
When food labels were updated recently, how were serving sizes adjusted?
Serving sizes are smaller as people are eating smaller portions
Serving sizes are larger as people are eating larger portions
Serving sizes did not change
Serving sizes were removed from food labels
Nutrients to include more of in a diet include dietary fiber, Vitamin D, calcium, iron, and phosphorous.
True
False
Nutrients to include less of in a diet include saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
True
False
% Daily Values show how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to total daily diet. Which of the following correctly represents low and high amounts?
Low = 5% High = 20%
Low = 20% High = 60%
Low = 0% High = 100%
Low = 50% High = 75%
Which of the following measurements would be appropriate to represent serving size?
Cup
Tablespoon
Slice
All answers are correct
How many Takis are in one serving?
The entire bag
30 Takis
A handful
About 12 pieces
If a person ate 2 Cups of prepared macaroni and cheese, how many calories would that person consume?
340
1020
680
500
How many grams of added sugar are in this Arizona tea?
23 fl oz
180 cal
44 g
None of the above
Using information from the food labels, list 3 reasons milk is a healthier choice than ice cream.
How many cups of Chocolate Milk would a person have to drink to consume 100% DV of Calcium?
1 Cup
8 Cups
5 Cups
The entire carton
A diet high in saturated fat can lead to heart disease and other health problems. How much saturated fat is found in a McDonald's Big Mac?
30 g
550 cal
11 g
9 g
