Healthy Eating and Snacking Quiz

Why is understanding portion size important for maintaining a healthy diet?

• A. It helps save money

• B. It prevents food waste

• C. It assists in managing calorie intake

• D. It speeds up metabolism

How can using smaller plates or bowls help control portion sizes?

• A. It tricks the mind into thinking there's more food

• B. It makes the kitchen look tidier

• C. It helps with dishwashing

• D. It decreases the nutritional value of the food

What is a portion?

• A. The amount of food you choose to eat at one time

• B. The amount of food listed on a product ‘s food label

• C. An amount of food that is equivalent to one measuring cup

What information on a food label is most important for making healthy snack choices?

• A. Expiration date

• B. Brand name

• C. Serving size and nutritional content

• D. Color of the packaging

Explain the difference between 'total fat' and 'saturated fat' on a food label.

• A. Total fat is the amount of healthy fats, while saturated fat is unhealthy fats

• B. Total fat includes all types of fats, while saturated fat specifically refers to unhealthy fats

• C. There is no difference between total fat and saturated fat

• D. Saturated fat refers to fats found in vegetables, while total fat includes animal fats

Why is the 'Percent Daily Value (%DV)' on a food label important?

• A. It indicates the price of the product

• B. It helps consumers compare nutrient contents between different products

• C. It signifies the number of calories in the food item

• D. It denotes the freshness of the product

Which section of food label provides information on the serving size and servings per container?

• A. Ingredients

• B. Nutrition Facts

• C. Allergen Information

• D. Net Weight

Why should we be mindful of our sodium intake, especially when it comes to salty snacks?

• A. Sodium makes snacks taste better

• B. Excessive sodium intake can lead to health issues like high blood pressure

• C. Sodium helps with digestion

• D. Salty snacks are a good source of essential minerals

How can reading the ingredient list on a snack package help you identify the sodium content?

• A. Sodium content is not listed in the ingredients

• B. Ingredients are listed in alphabetical order, making it easy to find sodium

• C. Sodium is always listed in bold letters

• D. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so higher sodium content ingredients appear first

Which of the following snacks is typically lower in sodium?

• A. Salted pretzels

• B. Rice cakes

• C. Salted crackers

• D. Potato chips