Food Labeling Quiz

EatSmart - Food Labeling Quiz

1. Health experts agree that what you eat affects your health now, and in the future.
A. True
B. False

2. There are two tools to help you choose a healthy diet, the Dietary Guidelines and the Food Guide Pyramid.
A. True
B. False

3. The % Daily Value on the Nutrition Facts label shows you how a food fits into your overall diet. If a food has 5% or less of a nutrient, it is considered low in that nutrient. If it has 20% or more, it is considered high.
A. True
B. False

4. Food products making claims such as "fat free," "light," "reduced sodium," or "high fiber" must meet strict guidelines set by the Food and Drug Administration.
A. True
B. False

5. Ingredients are listed in order by weight, from most to least.
A. True
B. False

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