Decode My Nutrition Label — Quiz

Multiple Choice

1. Why do fruits and vegetables typically NOT have nutrition labels?
A) They are too expensive to label
B) They are whole foods with only one ingredient in their natural state
C) They contain no calories
D) The FDA does not require it for any food

2. According to the resource, where should you "start" when reading a nutrition label?
A) Ingredient List
B) % Daily Value
C) Serving Size
D) Calories

3. Which of the following is a nutrient you should try to LIMIT (lower % Daily Value)?
A) Fiber
B) Sodium
C) Vitamins
D) Minerals

4. Which nutrient should you try to get MORE of (higher % Daily Value)?
A) Trans Fat
B) Cholesterol
C) Sodium
D) Fiber

5. On the % Daily Value scale, what percentage is considered "high"?
A) 5% or less
B) 10% or less
C) 15% or more
D) 20% or more

6. How are ingredients listed on a nutrition label?
A) Alphabetically
B) By price, most to least expensive
C) By weight, greatest to least
D) Randomly

7. What new section was added to the updated nutrition label to help people track how much they consume?
A) Calories from Fat
B) Added Sugars
C) Vitamin C
D) Protein Percentage

8. Which two nutrients are now REQUIRED on the newer nutrition label (replacing two that are no longer required)?
A) Vitamin A and Vitamin C
B) Sodium and Cholesterol
C) Vitamin D and Potassium
D) Fiber and Sugar

Short Answer

9. Explain one reason why the FDA updated the nutrition label's serving sizes, and describe how serving sizes may change as a result (increase/decrease) according to the resource.

10. Using the "Two Truths and One Lie" activity content, explain why the statement "fast food is a lot cheaper than groceries" is actually a lie, based on the cost comparison given in the resource.

11. Define "Added Sugar" and explain how it differs from naturally occurring sugar, using the resource's definitions.

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Answer Key

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. Serving sizes were updated to reflect what people actually eat and drink today, since by law serving sizes must be based on typical consumption amounts, not recommended amounts — so some serving sizes will increase and others will decrease.
10. The average fast food meal costs about $7 per person, meaning a family of four would spend about $28, while that same family could be fed an entire chicken and vegetables from a grocery store for half the cost — making groceries actually cheaper.
11. Added Sugar refers to syrups and other caloric sweeteners used to sweeten food products; naturally occurring sugars, such as lactose in milk or fructose in fruit, are NOT considered added sugars.