Reading Food Labels

Matching

Match each term on the left with is correct definition on the right. Write the appropriate letter in the space provided.

___ 1. Serving SizeA. considered to be a source of “empty calories” since this is a simple carbohydrate

___ 2. CaloriesB. it is estimated that 70% of teens don’t get enough of this mineral

___ 3. Fat C. the amount of the food you would eat to get the nutrients listed on the food label

___ 4. CholesterolD. too much of this increases a person’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke later in life

___ 5. SodiumE. high amounts of this nutrient are found in orange and leafy, green vegetables

___ 6. SugarF. contains 9 calories per gram, more than twice that of carbohydrates or protein

___ 7. ProteinG. the body uses this vitamin to maintain tissue, heal wounds and fight infections

___ 8. Vitamin AH. Measures how much energy food provides to your body

___ 9. Vitamin CI. about 15% of a teen’s daily calories should come from this nutrient

___ 10.CalciumJ. too much of this nutrient can cause water retention and high blood pressure

Fill in the Blank

Complete the following sentences with the correct term or phrase.

  1. A diet high in ______and low in key nutrients can lead to obesity and increase a person’s risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, osteoporosis and more.
  1. The information on the food label regarding the percent daily values are based on a person who consumes ______calories per day.
  1. Many low-fat foods have ______calories as their higher-fat versions.
  1. ______And______are solid at room temperature.

Reading Food Labels

Matching

Match each term on the left with is correct definition on the right. Write the appropriate letter in the space provided.

___ 1. Serving SizeA. considered to be a source of “empty calories” since this is a simple carbohydrate

___ 2. CaloriesB. it is estimated that 70% of teens don’t get enough of this mineral

___ 3. Fat C. the amount of the food you would eat to get the nutrients listed on the food label

___ 4. CholesterolD. too much of this increases a person’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke later in life

___ 5. SodiumE. high amounts of this nutrient are found in orange and leafy, green vegetables

___ 6. SugarF. contains 9 calories per gram, more than twice that of carbohydrates or protein

___ 7. ProteinG. the body uses this vitamin to maintain tissue, heal wounds and fight infections

___ 8. Vitamin AH. Measures how much energy food provides to your body

___ 9. Vitamin CI. about 15% of a teen’s daily calories should come from this nutrient

___ 10. CalciumJ. too much of this nutrient can cause water retention and high blood pressure

Fill in the Blank

Complete the following sentences with the correct term or phrase.

  1. A diet high in ______and low in key nutrients can lead to obesity and increase a person’s risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, osteoporosis and more.
  1. The information on the food label regarding the percent daily values are based on a person who consumes ______calories per day.
  1. Many low-fat foods have ______calories as their higher-fat versions.
  1. ______And ______are solid at room temperature.