Understanding Food Labels

How many servings are in this container?

• 2/3

• 8

• 4

• 230

What does the "Calories" section on a food label indicate?

• The total number of calories in the entire package

• The number of calories per serving

• The number of calories from fat only

• The number of calories from carbohydrates only

If a food label states that a serving size is 1 cup and the package contains 4 cups, how many servings are in the package?

• 1 serving

• 2 servings

• 4 servings

• 8 servings

Which of the following is NOT required to be listed on a Nutrition Facts label?

• Total Fat

• Vitamin D

• Total Carbohydrates

• Caffeine content

How is the % Daily Value (%DV) on a food label calculated?

• Based on a 1,500-calorie diet

• Based on a 2,000-calorie diet

• Based on a 2,500-calorie diet

• Based on a 3,000-calorie diet

If a food label states that a product contains 10g of protein per serving, how many grams of protein are in 3 servings?

• 10g

• 20g

• 30g

• 40g

Which of the following ingredients is most likely to be a source of trans fat?

• Olive oil

• Butter

• Partially hydrogenated oil

• Coconut oil

What does the term "reduced fat" mean on a food label?

• The product has 25% less fat than the regular version

• The product has no fat

• The product has 50% less fat than the regular version

• The product has 75% less fat than the regular version

Which of the following is a health claim that might be found on a food label?

• "Low in sodium"

• "May reduce the risk of heart disease"

• "Contains 100 calories"

• "Rich in flavor"

What is the primary purpose of the ingredient list on a food label?

• To provide nutritional information

• To list all ingredients in descending order by weight

• To highlight the most important ingredients

• To indicate the country of origin