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WorksheetsHealthy Eating Essentials
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What information can you find on a food label?
Brand history
Nutritional facts, ingredients list, serving size, allergens, and expiration date.
Nutritional benefits
Cooking instructions
Why is it important to check the serving size on a food label?
to understand the nutritional information based on the amount consumed.
Serving size only affects taste, not nutrition.
Serving size is the same for all food types.
Serving size is irrelevant to calorie count.
What are macronutrients and why do we need them?
Only proteins are considered macronutrients
Vitamins and minerals needed in small amounts for energy
Macronutrients are not essential for health
Macronutrients are essential nutrients needed in large amounts for energy, growth, and health.
Name three essential vitamins that are important for our health.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin E
Which food brand is known for its organic products?
Kraft Foods
Nestlé
PepsiCo
Whole Foods Market
How can you tell if a food product is low in sugar?
A food product is low in sugar if it has 10 grams or less of total sugars per serving.
A food product is low in sugar if it contains no added sugars, regardless of total sugars.
A food product is low in sugar if it is labeled as 'sugar-free' without checking the total sugars.
A food product is low in sugar if it has 5 grams or less of total sugars per serving.
What does the expiration date on a food product indicate?
The expiration date indicates when the product will spoil regardless of storage conditions.
The expiration date is the date by which the product must be sold.
The expiration date indicates the last date for optimal quality and safety of the food product.
The expiration date is the date the product was manufactured.
Why should you not consume food past its expiration date?
Expiration dates are just suggestions and have no real impact.
Expired food can taste better than fresh food.
You should not consume food past its expiration date because it may pose health risks.
Food past its expiration date is always safe to eat.
What is the difference between 'best by' and 'use by' dates?
'Use by' dates are only for frozen foods.
'Best by' dates are the same as expiration dates.
'Best by' dates refer to quality, while 'use by' dates refer to safety.
'Best by' dates indicate the last date for purchase.
How can you identify whole grain products on a label?
Whole grain products can be identified by the presence of 'whole grain' in the ingredient list.
Look for 'enriched' in the ingredient list
Check for high fiber content only
Identify products with a dark color
What nutrients should you look for to choose a healthy snack?
High sugar content
Excessive sodium
Artificial additives
Nutrients to look for include protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Why is it important to read the ingredients list on food packaging?
To see the packaging design
To check the expiration date
to identify allergens, understand nutritional content, and make informed dietary choices.
To find out the brand name of the product
What does a high fiber content in food indicate?
It indicates a low calorie count in food.
It means the food is rich in sugars.
It indicates health benefits, particularly for digestion and weight management.
It suggests the food is high in protein.
How can you tell if a food is high in sodium?
Look for the calorie count; higher calories mean higher sodium.
Taste the food; salty foods are always high in sodium.
Check for the color of the food; darker foods are usually higher in sodium.
Look for sodium content on the nutrition label; over 500 mg per serving indicates high sodium.
What are some healthy alternatives to sugary drinks?
Water, herbal teas, infused water, coconut water, sparkling water.
Soda, energy drinks, sweetened coffee
Milkshakes and smoothies with ice cream
Fruit juices with added sugar
