Culinary Arts

How to read a nutrition label
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Subject: Artistic Education > Classic culture
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Culinary Arts

How to read a nutrition label

What is the purpose of a nutrition label?

To provide information about the ingredients used

To give serving suggestions

To list the nutritional content of a food or beverage

To promote healthy eating habits

Which section of a nutrition label provides information about the total calories?

Fat

Protein

Carbohydrate

Calories

What does the term 'percent daily value' on a nutrition label represent?

The percentage of the recommended daily intake of a nutrient provided by the food

The percentage of the total calories in the food

The percentage of the food's weight

The percentage of the food's cost

Which nutrients are required to be listed on a nutrition label?

Vitamins and minerals

Carbohydrates and protein

Fat and sugar

All of the above

What is the purpose of the 'ingredients' section on a nutrition label?

To list all the ingredients used in the product

To provide information about the nutritional content of the product

To give serving suggestions

To promote healthy eating habits

Which section of a nutrition label provides information about the amount of sugar in a food or beverage?

Protein

Carbohydrate

Fat

Sugar

What is the serving size listed on a nutrition label?

The recommended serving size for the average person

The minimum serving size to achieve the nutritional benefits

The maximum serving size to avoid exceeding the recommended intake

The amount of food or beverage that the nutritional information is based on

What is the purpose of the 'percent daily value' column on a nutrition label?

To show the percentage of the recommended daily intake of a nutrient provided by the food

To show the percentage of the total calories in the food

To show the percentage of the food's weight

To show the percentage of the food's cost

Which section of a nutrition label provides information about the vitamins and minerals in a food or beverage?

Protein

Carbohydrate

Fat

Vitamins and minerals

What information is typically included in a nutrition label?

How can you use a nutrition label to make healthier food choices?

Give an example of a food product that is labeled as 'low fat' and explain what that means in terms of the nutrition label.