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Food Labels

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Why are food labels important? Choose the best answer for each question.

a)

They make the food look appealing

b)

They provide information to make informed dietary decisions

c)

They are required by law

d)

They help in marketing the product

2.

What is the expected growth rate of the global weight loss and diet market between 2023 and 2028? Choose the best answer for each question.

a)

5.00%

b)

6.75%

c)

8.50%

d)

10.00%

3.

When reading a food label, what should you check first? Choose the best answer for each question.

a)

The ingredient list

b)

The serving size

c)

The calories

d)

The health claims

4.

If a food item has a serving size of 100g and contains 20g of total fat, how would you categorize it? Choose the best answer for each question.

a)

High in fat

b)

Low in fat

c)

Moderate in fat

d)

No fat

5.

Which of the following is a recommended daily intake for cholesterol? Choose the best answer for each question.

a)

Less than 100 mg

b)

Less than 200 mg

6.

How can you determine the net carbs in a food item?

a)

Total carbohydrates minus sugars

b)

Total carbohydrates minus dietary fiber

c)

Total carbohydrates plus sugars

d)

Total carbohydrates minus protein

7.

What does a %DV of 20% or more indicate?

a)

The nutrient is low

b)

The nutrient is high

c)

The nutrient is average

d)

The nutrient is unnecessary

8.

What should you look for in the ingredient list of a food product?

a)

Ingredients listed in random order

b)

Artificial colors and flavors

c)

Ingredients listed in descending order by weight

d)

Only the first ingredient

9.

Which claim is not strictly regulated?

a)

Organic

b)

Whole grain

c)

Natural

d)

High in fiber

10.

If a product claims to be "low-fat," what should you be cautious about?

a)

It may contain high amounts of protein

b)

It may be high in sugar

c)

It may contain no calories

d)

It may be made with whole grains

11.

Why is it important to compare serving sizes when evaluating different food products?

a)

To see which product is cheaper

b)

To ensure fair comparisons of nutrients

c)

To find out which product is more popular

d)

To determine the best marketing strategy

12.

What is a common misconception about food labels?

a)

Serving sizes are often realistic

b)

All sugars are harmful

c)

'Healthy' claims mean the product is nutritious

d)

Ingredients must be listed in alphabetical order

13.

How can you identify added sugars in a food product?

a)

They are always listed first in the ingredient list

b)

They can be found under various names like corn syrup and dextrose

c)

They are not listed in the ingredient list

d)

They are indicated by a percentage

14.

What is the recommended daily fiber intake for adults?

a)

10-15 grams

b)

15-20 grams

c)

25-30 grams

d)

30-35 grams

15.

If a food label lists 'multigrain,' what should you be aware of?

a)

It contains only whole grains

b)

It may not contain whole grains

c)

It is always high in fiber

d)

It is guaranteed to be healthy

16.

What does the term 'lightly sweetened' imply?

a)

The product has no sugar

b)

The product has less sugar than usual

c)

The product is sugar-free

d)

The product is artificially sweetened

17.

When comparing two food products, which nutrient should you aim to have less than 100% DV?

a)

Fiber

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Saturated fats

d)

Calcium

18.

Why is it important to read the first few ingredients on a food label?

a)

They are the least important

b)

They indicate the main components of the product

c)

They are always the healthiest

d)

They are the cheapest ingredients

19.

Which of the following is a sign of a healthy food choice?

a)

A long ingredient list with many additives

b)

Whole grains listed as the first ingredient

c)

A high percentage of saturated fat

d)

Multiple artificial sweeteners

20.

What is the best approach to making informed food choices?

a)

Focus solely on marketing claims

b)

Read labels carefully and consider ingredient quality

c)

Choose products based on packaging design

d)

Always select the cheapest option