Font size
WorksheetsFNW-04.3: Analyzing Food Labels
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
1 serving of Nutella (6 tablespoons) has 540 calories. This means Nutella is:
High Calorie Food
Medium Calorie Food
Low Calorie Food
What is the healthiest Starbucks drink in the table above?
Iced Juniper Latte
Iced Latte Macchiato
Iced Peppermint Mocha
Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
What food has more calories?
Label A
Label B
What is the serving size of Label A and Label B?
2 cups
1 cup
1/2 cup
For a Cheetos Packet, If the serving size is 21 chips, and the servings per container is 4, this means the whole packet has
21 chips
21x4 chips
4 chips
21x2 chips
How many grams of sugar are in one can of Mountain Dew?
15 grams
20 grams
3000 grams
46 grams
How many calories are in 1 Hershey's chocolate bar?
2000 calories
0 calories
210 calories
40 calories
How many grams of protein are in one serving of Doritos?
0 grams
4 grams
6 grams
2 grams
You CAN NOT see what ingredients are in a food by looking at the nutrition label.
True
False
Food lables give you ingredient lists.
True
False
In 2 tbsp there is 190 calories, how many calories are in 1tbsp?
190
95
100
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
What is the main ingredient in this box of Cheerios?
Whole Grain Oats
Salt
Sugar
Corn Starch
What is 1 serving size of the Nature Valley Granola Bars?
2 bars
3 bars
1 bar
4 bars
If you are allergic to certain foods like nuts or milk you should check the nutrition label before eating to make sure there are no ingredients you are allergic to.
True
False
General nutrition advice recommends how many calories per day for an adult?
1500
2000
2500
3000
What two different types of carbohydrates can be found in the "total carbohydrates" part of a food label?
sugar and fiber
sugar and vitamins
sugar and minerals
sugar and fat
A food that has __% of the Daily Value of a certain nutrient is a good source of that nutrient.
40
10
20
5
According to the FDA, "Diets higher in sodium are associated with an increased risk of developing. . ."
diabetes
high blood pressure
low blood pressure
superpowers
According to the FDA (2024), "Most Americans exceed the recommended limits for sodium in their diet. On average, Americans eat about 3,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day." The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults limit sodium intake to less than ________ PER DAY (a)
Eating too many calories per day is linked to overweight and obesity.
true
fasle
What are the roles of water in the body? Select all that apply
Lubricate the joints
regulate body temperature
helps with vision in dim light
transports nutrients and cellular waster
Which food did you think that label was from?
Ingredients are listed on the food label in order from the Least amount to the Greatest amount.
True
False
How much sugar in one serving of Mt Dew?
110g
25g
31g
35g
What is something that you found surprising or interesting about reading some of the food labels we looked at?
