Culinary Arts
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.