Importance of Food Label

How can you determine if a food product is high in sugar by reading the food label?

• By checking the protein content

• By smelling the food product

• You can determine if a food product is high in sugar by reading the food label for ingredients such as sugar, high fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, honey, agave nectar, or any other ingredient ending in -ose, and by checking the 'Total Sugars' section for the amount of sugar per serving.

• By looking at the expiration date

What does the term 'total fat' indicate on a food label?

• The term 'total fat' on a food label indicates the total amount of protein in the product.

• The term 'total fat' on a food label indicates the total amount of carbohydrates in the product.

• The term 'total fat' on a food label indicates the total amount of vitamins in the product.

• The term 'total fat' on a food label indicates the total amount of fat in the product, including both saturated and unsaturated fats.

What are some common allergens that are listed on food labels?

• Carrots and broccoli

• Bananas and oranges

• Chicken and beef

• Some common allergens listed on food labels include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish.

Why is it important to be aware of the nutrients to limit on a food label?

• To make random and uninformed food choices

• It is important to be aware of the nutrients to limit on a food label in order to make informed and healthy food choices, and to avoid consuming excessive amounts of unhealthy nutrients such as saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.

• To increase the consumption of unhealthy nutrients

• To ignore the impact of nutrients on health

What are some potential drawbacks of relying solely on food labels to make food choices?

• The assurance that all food labels are regulated and accurate

• Some potential drawbacks of relying solely on food labels to make food choices include the possibility of misleading or inaccurate information on the labels, the focus on certain nutrients while ignoring overall nutritional value, and the lack of information on food sourcing and production methods.

• The ability to easily compare different food products based on their labels

• The convenience of not having to think about the nutritional content of the food

Why is it important to understand the different terms and claims used on food labels, such as 'organic' or 'natural'?

• It is important to understand the different terms and claims on food labels in order to make informed choices about the products we consume.

• The terms and claims on food labels are just marketing tactics, they don't have any real significance

• It is not important to understand food labels, just eat whatever is available

• Understanding food labels is important only for people with allergies