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Nutrition & Food Labels Quiz - Ms.Tait

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main difference between nutrition and nutrients?

a)

Nutrition is about vitamins only

b)

Nutrients are how food is cooked

c)

They mean the same thing

d)

Nutrition is the process, nutrients are the substances in food

2.

Which of the following is an example of a nutrient?

a)

Hydration

b)

Energy

c)

Breakfast

d)

Vitamin C

3.

What is the recommended daily limit of added sugar for a teenager?

a)

10 grams

b)

50 grams

c)

100 grams

d)

25 grams

4.

Where are 'good' (natural) sugars usually found?

a)

Fruit and dairy

b)

Lollies and energy drinks

c)

Chips and crackers

5.

Which food likely has the most added sugar?

a)

Apple

b)

Water

c)

Yoghurt (plain)

d)

Soft Drinks

6.

When comparing food labels, which column should you always use?

a)

Per pack

b)

Per serve

c)

Ingredients list

d)

Per 100g

7.

Which of these is a healthy food choice based on the label?

a)

High sugar, low fibre

b)

Low protein, high saturated fat

c)

High salt, high sugar

d)

High fibre, low sugar

8.

What does protein do in the body?

a)

Builds and repairs muscles

b)

Gives quick energy

c)

Stores fat

9.

Which of the following is a function of sugar in the body?

a)

Gives quick energy

b)

Keeps you awake

c)

Stores fat

10.

Which food contains mostly unhealthy (added) sugar?

a)

Banana

b)

Strawberry yoghurt

c)

Fruit juice

d)

Chocolate Bar

11.

Which nutrient is mainly responsible for providing energy to the body?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fibre

12.

Which nutrient is important for building strong bones?

a)

Sugar

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Calcium

d)

Fibre

13.
Based on the label, how many chips are in 1 serving of this bag of potato chips?
a)
20 chips
b)
28 chips
c)
160 chips
d)
90 chips
14.
How many grams of sugar in 1 poptart? 
a)
170
b)
34
c)
15
d)
less than 2%
15.
Are calories bad?
a)
Yes, they make you gain weight.
b)
No, you should eat as many calories as possible for energy.
c)
No, but you should be aware of them to maintain a healthy weight.
d)
Yes.  Calories do not add any nutrients.
16.

Who should be reading a food label?

a)

Everyone

b)

People with allergies, diseases and those on a diet

17.

What is the healthiest Starbucks drink in the table above?

a)

Iced Juniper Latte

b)

Iced Latte Macchiato

c)

Iced Peppermint Mocha

d)

Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha

18.

Nutrition is the process by which the body takes in and uses (a)  

19.

The serving size on food labels can be misleading, so it’s better to use the (a)   column for comparison.

20.

Nutrients are substances in food like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and (a)   .