Nutrition and Food Label
Work File Review for 2.4 Food Labels Quiz
Directions: Carefully consider each question below to prepare for the 2.4 Food Labels Quiz.
Site 1
1. What must be included on the food label? name of food, name and address of manufacturer, packer and distributor, list of ingredients, labels like imitation or diet products, nutrient content/RDA information.
2. What impact does standardized serving sizes on food labels have on consumers? influencing the number of calories and nutrient amounts.
Site 2 and Food Label http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html#seeimage1
Using the food label on the Site 2 link, answer the questions below.
3. The first place you need to look on the Nutrition Facts label is the serving size. Why is this important?
4. Using the food label on Site 2, how large is one serving and how many calories are in one serving? 1 cup=250 calories
5. Using the food label on Site 2, one serving provides what percentage of recommended carbohydrate intake? 10%
6. Read the information labeled “Limit These Nutrients.” Why is it important to limit Trans fats and Saturated fats? too much will risk certain chronic deceases, like heart disease, some cancers or high blood pressure.
7. Read the information labeled “Get Enough of These.” Explain why it is important to have a diet high in fiber. improve your health and gelp reduce the risk of some diseases and conditions.
8. Read the information found under the title: “The Percent Daily Value.”
What is the purpose of this section of the food label? to balance your calorie intake.
The Percent Daily Value is based on a _2,000_____ calorie diet.
9. Read the information under the title: “Nutrients without a %DV: Trans Fats, Protein and Sugars.”
Explain why each one of the above nutrients does not have a % DV.
Trans fat: raises blood LDL cholesterol levels, both which increase your risk of coronary heart disease, leading to cause of death.
Directions: Carefully consider each question below to prepare for the 2.4 Food Labels Quiz.
Site 1
1. What must be included on the food label? name of food, name and address of manufacturer, packer and distributor, list of ingredients, labels like imitation or diet products, nutrient content/RDA information.
2. What impact does standardized serving sizes on food labels have on consumers? influencing the number of calories and nutrient amounts.
Site 2 and Food Label http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html#seeimage1
Using the food label on the Site 2 link, answer the questions below.
3. The first place you need to look on the Nutrition Facts label is the serving size. Why is this important?
4. Using the food label on Site 2, how large is one serving and how many calories are in one serving? 1 cup=250 calories
5. Using the food label on Site 2, one serving provides what percentage of recommended carbohydrate intake? 10%
6. Read the information labeled “Limit These Nutrients.” Why is it important to limit Trans fats and Saturated fats? too much will risk certain chronic deceases, like heart disease, some cancers or high blood pressure.
7. Read the information labeled “Get Enough of These.” Explain why it is important to have a diet high in fiber. improve your health and gelp reduce the risk of some diseases and conditions.
8. Read the information found under the title: “The Percent Daily Value.”
What is the purpose of this section of the food label? to balance your calorie intake.
The Percent Daily Value is based on a _2,000_____ calorie diet.
9. Read the information under the title: “Nutrients without a %DV: Trans Fats, Protein and Sugars.”
Explain why each one of the above nutrients does not have a % DV.
Trans fat: raises blood LDL cholesterol levels, both which increase your risk of coronary heart disease, leading to cause of death.