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WorksheetsUnderstanding Nutrition Labels
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
What do nutrition labels show?
The expiration date
The brand of the food
The nutrients in the food
The price of the food
What is the 'percent daily value' based on?
Elderly people's nutritional needs
Teenagers' nutritional needs
Children's nutritional needs
Grownups' nutritional needs
What does the serving size on a nutrition label indicate?
The amount of nutrients in one serving
The price per serving
The number of servings in the package
The total weight of the package
Which nutrient is important for building strong muscles?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Cholesterol
Sodium
Why is it important to know the calorie content in food?
To know how much energy the food provides
To determine the food's flavor
To check the food's freshness
To find out the food's color
Which nutrient should people with heart health concerns monitor?
Protein
Dietary fiber
Vitamin C
Cholesterol
What is sodium commonly known as?
Sugar
Fiber
Salt
Fat
Which nutrient is broken down into dietary fiber and sugar?
Carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
Cholesterol
What is the purpose of the ingredients list on a nutrition label?
To list the nutrients in the food
To display the food's expiration date
To show what ingredients are in the food
To show the price of the food
Which vitamins and minerals are commonly shown at the bottom of the nutrition facts?
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron
Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Zinc, and Magnesium
Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Selenium
Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Phosphorus
Match the following
Eating too many calories will
make you gain weight
Eating fewer calories will
help you lose weight
Eating empty calories
makes you gain weight
How many differnt types of fats are there?
1
2
3
Bonus question (not from video)...Which fat(s) are bad for you?
Saturated and trans fats
just trans fats
just saturated fats
just unsaturated fats
If you have hypertension concerns you should avoid eating a lot of
sugars/glucose
salts/sodium
fibers
vitamins
If you are diabetic you need to limit your ____________ intake.
carbohydrate
protien
fiber
fat
If you have food allergies it is important to read nutrition labels.
True
False
I don't know
I don't need to worry about that.
