Reading Nutrition Labels Quiz

Grade 3 · Health · Quiz

Test your knowledge of how to read and use nutrition labels to make healthy food choices.

Questions

1. Where on the nutrition label would you find out how much food equals one serving?

   1. Under 'Calories'
   2. Under 'Serving Size'
   3. Under 'Total Fat'
   4. Under 'Ingredients'
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   Answer: Under 'Serving Size'

   The serving size section at the top of the label tells you the measured amount that all the facts are based on.

2. A bag of crackers has 6 servings. If you eat the whole bag, how do you find the total calories?

   1. Divide the calories by 6
   2. Add 6 to the calories
   3. Multiply the calories per serving by 6
   4. The total calories are already listed
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   Answer: Multiply the calories per serving by 6

   Since all nutrition facts are per serving, you multiply the per-serving calories by the number of servings you ate.

3. Which nutrient helps build and repair your muscles?

   1. Sodium
   2. Added sugar
   3. Saturated fat
   4. Protein
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   Answer: Protein

   Protein is the nutrient responsible for building and repairing muscles and body tissues.

4. A food with a 25% Daily Value for fiber is considered a HIGH source of fiber.

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   Answer: True

   A % Daily Value of 20% or more is considered high. 25% is above that threshold, making this food a high source of fiber.

5. Why is it important to check the serving size before looking at other numbers on the label?

   1. Because the serving size changes the flavor of the food
   2. Because all the other numbers are based on that amount of food
   3. Because the serving size tells you the price
   4. Because serving size is the most important nutrient
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   Answer: Because all the other numbers are based on that amount of food

   Every number on the nutrition label (calories, fat, protein, etc.) is based on one serving size, so knowing the serving size is essential.

6. Which of these nutrients is it healthiest to eat in SMALLER amounts?

   1. Fiber
   2. Vitamin C
   3. Protein
   4. Sodium
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   Answer: Sodium

   Sodium (salt) is best consumed in smaller amounts. Too much sodium can be unhealthy, especially for your heart.

7. The ingredients list on a food package is the same as the nutrition facts label.

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   Answer: False

   The nutrition facts label lists nutrients and their amounts. The ingredients list is a separate section listing what the food is made of.

8. What does a % Daily Value of 3% for calcium mean?

   1. The food is a great source of calcium
   2. The food has a high amount of calcium
   3. The food has a low amount of calcium
   4. You should not eat this food
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   Answer: The food has a low amount of calcium

   A % Daily Value of 5% or less is considered low. 3% means this food provides very little calcium per serving.

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