Veterinary Presentation: Nutrition and Obesity Lesson: Nutrition, Growth and Lifespan

Nutritional Information and Food Labels Quiz

Answer Key

Please circle the correct answer.

1. The nutrition facts given on a food label are based on the serving size.

a. True

b. False

True. We are used to saying “portion” or “helping” when we talk about how much we eat. “Serving size” is a more official or stand amount used for food labels. The nutrition facts given on a food label are based on the serving size.

2. Fat has more calories per gram than either carbohydrates or proteins.

(Hint: check out the bottom of the Nutrition Facts label)

a. True

b. False

True. Fat has 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and protein have 4 calories per gram each.

3. The percent Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.

a. True

b. False

True.

4. About how much of your calories per day should come from carbohydrate according to the Percent Daily Value:

a. 60%

b. 30%

c. 20%

d. 10%

60%

5. The Nutrition Facts Label clearly states whether a food is a healthy choice or not.

a. True

b. False

False. Just because a food is high in vitamins doesn't mean it is healthy overall. Sure, it's great that your favorite cereal gives you a shot of vitamins and minerals. But what if it's also loaded with sugar?

6. A food that is labeled “High in Calcium” must have at least 20% of the Daily Value of Calcium.

a. True

b. False

True. If the food has 20% or more of the daily value, it is considered an excellent source of that nutrient and can be labeled HIGH in that nutrient.

7. Which type of fat should make up less than 1% of your daily calories?

a. Saturated Fats

b. Unsaturated Fats

c. Trans Fats

d. Total Fat

Trans Fats.

8. What are some good choices of foods that provide carbohydrates?

a. fruits

b. vegetables

c. whole-grain foods like cereals, breads, and pasta

d. all of the above

All of these are good sources of carbohydrates.

9. All teens need 2,000 calories per day.

a. True

b. False

False. Some teens — like those who are growing rapidly or very athletic — will need more calories than 2,000 a day. And many will need less. If you need more than 2,000 calories, you may need to eat more than one serving to get the same percentage of that nutrient. If your calorie needs are less, you may not need to eat as much to get that same percent.

10. All foods have a food label.

a. True

b. False

False. Some foods like restaurant entrees or fresh apples are too difficult to label.

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