Nutrition Label Basics

What does serving size on a nutrition label refer to?

• Calories per serving

• Expiration date

• Total weight of the product

• Recommended portion size

How many calories are in a single serving if the label shows 150 calories and the serving size is 2 servings?

• 200

• 50

• 75

• 100

What does the % Daily Value (%DV) indicate on a nutrition label?

• It indicates the expiration date of the food

• It indicates the amount of sugar in the food

• It indicates the percentage of the recommended daily intake of a nutrient that is provided by a serving of the food.

• It indicates the number of calories in the food

Why is it important to pay attention to the ingredients list on a nutrition label?

• To check the price of the food

• To know the brand of the food

• To see if the food is expired

• To know what is in the food or beverage, including potential allergens or harmful additives.

If a product contains 10g of sugar and the %DV for sugar is 20%, how much sugar does this represent?

• 2g

• 8g

• 15g

• 5g

What is the purpose of the footnote on a nutrition label?

• To list the ingredients in the product

• To give tips on how to prepare the product

• To provide information about the manufacturer of the product

• To provide information about the daily values for certain nutrients based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

If a product has 5g of fat and the %DV for fat is 10%, how much fat does this represent?

• 2g

• 10g

• 0.5g

• 5g

Why is it important to compare the serving size on different products when reading nutrition labels?

• To see if the products are made by the same company

• To accurately understand the amount of nutrients and calories you are consuming.

• To compare the color of the products

• To determine the expiration date of the products

What does the term 'enriched' mean when it appears in the ingredients list?

• Preservatives added to the product

• Ingredients removed from the product

• Nutrients added back into the product

• Coloring added to the product

If a product contains 3g of fiber and the %DV for fiber is 12%, how much fiber does this represent?

• 1.5g

• 2.8g

• 0.05g

• 0.36g