Food Labels

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What is a food label?

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A food label is a panel on packaged food that provides information about the nutritional content, ingredients, and serving sizes.

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What information can you find on a food label?

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You can find serving size, calories, total fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, protein, and ingredient list.

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What does 'serving size' mean on a food label?

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Serving size indicates the amount of food that is typically consumed in one sitting and is used to calculate nutritional information.

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How many calories are in one serving of Nutella?

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540 calories.

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What does it mean if a food is labeled as 'high calorie'?

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It means that the food contains a large number of calories per serving, which can contribute to weight gain if consumed in excess.

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True or False: Food labels provide ingredient lists.

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True.

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If a food label states that there are 8 servings in a container, how many servings are there?

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8 servings.

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What is the recommended daily fat intake based on a 2,000 calorie diet?

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65 grams.

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If I eat 9 potato chips and the label states that there are 2 grams of protein per serving, how much protein do I get?

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6 grams.

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What does 'total fat' refer to on a food label?

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Total fat refers to the combined amount of saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats in a serving of food.