Understanding Nutrition Labels

What do nutrition labels provide information about?

• • The price of food
    
    
    

• • The nutrients in food

• • The cooking time

• • The brand of food

What does the percentage next to the daily value on a nutrition label indicate?

• . How many servings are in the package
  
  
  

• The amount of calories in a serving

• How much of the daily nutrient need is met by one serving

• The total fat content in the food

3. Which nutrient is primarily listed at the top of the nutrition facts?

• • Protein
    

• • Carbohydrates
    

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    Calories
    

• • Sodium

• 4. What does the serving size tell you?
  

• • The total calories in the package
    

• • The amount of nutrients in a specified amount of food
    

• • The number of ingredients in the food
    

• • The cost of the food

• 5. Why is it important to check the ingredients list on a nutrition label?
  
  

• • To see the expiration date

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    To find out the cooking instructions

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    To ensure there are no allergens and that the ingredients are healthy

• • To compare prices with other brands

• 6. What type of fat should people be cautious about according to the video?
  
  
  
  

• • A) Unsaturated fat

• • B) Saturated fat

• • C) Trans fat

• • Both b and c

• 7. Why is sodium listed on nutrition labels?
  
  
  
  

• • a. It is a necessary nutrient for taste

• • b. Many people need to limit their sodium intake for health reasons

• • c. It is the main source of calories in food

• • d. It is not important for health

• 8. What role do carbohydrates play in the body?
  
  
  
  

• • a. They help build strong bones

• • b. They provide energy

• • c. They are not important

• • d. They decrease appetite

• 9. Which vitamins are commonly found at the bottom of the nutrition facts?
  
  
  
  

• • a. Vitamin D and Vitamin E

• • b. Vitamin A and Vitamin C

• • c. Vitamin B12 and Calcium

• • d. Magnesium and Omega-3

• 10. What should individuals with food allergies do regarding nutrition labels?
  
  
  
  

• • a. Ignore them

• • b. Read them carefully to avoid allergens

• • c. Only look at the calorie count

• • d. Only check the price