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WorksheetsUnderstanding Food Labels: What You Need to Know
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What does the serving size on a food label indicate?
The total amount of food in the package
The amount of food the label's information is based on
The recommended daily intake
The number of servings in the package
Why is it important to pay attention to the serving size?
To avoid thinking a food is healthier than it is
To ensure you eat enough calories
To know the price of the food
To determine the cooking time
What do calories on a food label represent?
The amount of sugar in the food
The amount of protein in the food
The amount of energy you get from one serving
The amount of fat in the food
Which of the following is a nutrient to limit?
Vitamin D
Dietary fiber
Calcium
Saturated fat
Which nutrient is important for bone health?
Iron
Potassium
Vitamin D
Sodium
What does % Daily Value (%DV) indicate?
The price of the food
The amount of food in the package
The expiration date of the food
How much a nutrient in one serving contributes to your daily diet
What is considered a high %DV for nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals?
5% or less
10% or more
15% or more
20% or more
Where is the ingredient list usually found on a food package?
On the front of the package
Under the Nutrition Facts box
Next to the barcode
On the bottom of the package
Why should you be cautious of ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup?
They are always organic
They can indicate high sugar content
They are expensive
They are difficult to find
What is a smart tip for reading food labels?
Choose foods with the longest ingredient list
Ignore the ingredient list
Compare labels of similar items
Trust the front of the package
What should you do if the serving size is 1 cup and you eat 2 cups?
Divide the numbers on the label by two
Double all the numbers on the label
Use the numbers as they are
Ignore the serving size
Which nutrient helps your blood carry oxygen?
Calcium
Iron
Potassium
Vitamin D
What is a low %DV for nutrients like sodium or added sugars?
5% or less
10% or less
15% or less
20% or less
Which of the following is a nutrient to get more of?
Trans fat
Cholesterol
Dietary fiber
Sodium
What is the benefit of choosing foods with fewer ingredients you can recognize?
They are usually healthier
They are more expensive
They have more calories
They are harder to find
Which nutrient is essential for maintaining healthy vision?
Sodium
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin A
What information can you find in the Nutrition Facts box on a food label?
Store location
List of nutrients and their amounts per serving
Price of the product
Cooking instructions
Why is it important to limit your intake of added sugars?
They can contribute to weight gain and health problems
They increase protein intake
They provide essential vitamins
They help build strong bones
