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WorksheetsUnderstanding Food Labels Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a food label?
A box found on most packaged foods providing important information.
A sticker on fruits indicating their price.
A label on clothes showing washing instructions.
A tag on electronics showing warranty details.
What information does a food label provide?
Manufacturing date and expiry date.
Price and discount offers.
Cooking instructions and recipes.
Nutritional content, calories, and serving size.
Why is it important to read food labels?
To see the color of the packaging.
To find out the brand of the food.
To know the price of the food.
To make healthier food choices.
What does the serving size on a food label indicate?
The number of servings in the package.
The total weight of the food package.
The recommended daily intake.
The amount of food the nutrition info is based on.
What does the calorie information on a food label show?
The calories needed per day.
The total calories in the entire package.
The energy you get from one serving.
The calories burned during exercise.
Which nutrients should you limit according to food labels?
Calcium, iron, and potassium.
Water, carbohydrates, and vitamins.
Fiber, protein, and vitamin D.
Saturated fat, added sugar, and sodium.
Which nutrients should you get more of according to food labels?
Fiber, protein, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium.
Saturated fat, added sugar, and sodium.
Preservatives, flavor enhancers, and sweeteners.
Cholesterol, trans fat, and artificial colors.
What does % Daily Value (%DV) on a food label indicate?
The expiration date of the food.
The price of the food item.
The brand of the food product.
If a nutrient is high or low in one serving.
What %DV is considered low for a nutrient?
15% or less.
10% or less.
5% or less.
20% or less.
What %DV is considered high for a nutrient?
5% or more.
10% or more.
15% or more.
20% or more.
Which of the following is NOT typically found on a food label?
Cooking instructions.
Nutrient information.
Calories.
Serving size.
What should you look for to ensure a food is high in fiber?
%DV of 20% or more.
High amount of saturated fat.
%DV of 5% or less.
High amount of added sugar.
Which nutrient is important for bone health and is listed on food labels?
Calcium.
Caffeine.
Sodium.
Cholesterol.
What nutrient is essential for oxygen transport in the blood and is found on food labels?
Sodium.
Sugar.
Vitamin C.
Iron.
Which nutrient helps with muscle function and is listed on food labels?
Potassium.
Saturated fat.
Cholesterol.
Trans fat.
