Nutrition Information Panels
What does NIP stand for?
Nutrition Information Panel.
According to the lesson, above how many grams of sugar per 100 g is a food considered high in sugar?
More than 15 g per 100 g.
What is a food allergen?
A substance in food that can trigger an allergic reaction.
Give one reason why people choose ultra-processed meals.
They are convenient, quick to prepare, easy to find or perceived as affordable.
Name one type of packaging used for processed meals.
Rigid trays, plastic films or cardboard.
Why should you compare foods using nutrition information per 100 g rather than per serving?
Serving sizes vary between products, while per 100 g provides a fair comparison.
What sodium level does the lesson recommend aiming below per 100 g?
Below 120 mg per 100 g.
Name two major food allergens mentioned in the lesson.
Examples include peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, soy, eggs, milk and wheat. Any two.
Why do food manufacturers use preservatives in processed foods?
Preservatives extend shelf life, reduce spoilage and help reduce food waste for retailers.
What environmental problem can occur when processed food packaging cannot be recycled effectively?
It can contribute to landfill waste and persistent plastic pollution, including microplastics.
Name three nutrients or measures you can compare on a Nutrition Information Panel.
Sodium, sugars, saturated fat, protein and dietary fibre. Any three.
According to the lesson, what amount of saturated fat per 100 g is considered high?
More than 5 g per 100 g.
What is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?
A food allergy involves an immune response, while an intolerance is a chemical or digestive sensitivity.
How can using cheap ingredients such as starches, oils and sugar benefit food manufacturers?
It can reduce production costs and increase profit margins.
What are food miles?
The distance food or its ingredients travel from where they are produced to where they are sold or consumed.
A snack contains 430 mg of sodium per 100 g. According to the lesson, is this considered high or low?
High, because the lesson defines high sodium as more than 400 mg per 100 g.
A food contains 4 g of dietary fibre per 100 g. Does it meet the lesson's fibre target?
Yes. The lesson recommends seeking more than 3 g of fibre per 100 g.
Name one ingredient that could affect whether a food is suitable for someone following a vegan or vegetarian diet.
Gelatine, rennet or cochineal.
What does the term “hyper-palatable” mean when describing processed foods?
Foods are designed with appealing combinations of salt, sugar and fat that can encourage people to enjoy them and buy them repeatedly.
Why can transporting and storing frozen meals increase their environmental impact?
Transport uses energy, and continuous refrigeration requires energy, increasing lifecycle carbon emissions.
Product A contains 8 g of sugar per 100 g, while Product B contains 17 g. Which product is considered high in sugar according to the lesson?
Product B, because it contains more than 15 g of sugar per 100 g.
A frozen meal contains high sodium and saturated fat but also contains protein. Why should you look at the entire Nutrition Information Panel before deciding whether it is a healthy choice?
Protein is only one part of nutrition. You should also consider sodium, sugars, saturated fat and fibre to evaluate the product more fully.
A packaged food contains milk and gelatine. Explain two reasons why someone might need to check these ingredients carefully.
Milk can trigger an allergic reaction or cause problems for someone with an intolerance. Gelatine is animal-derived and may not suit someone following a vegan diet or some vegetarian diets.
Explain one reason consumers buy ultra-processed meals and one reason manufacturers produce them.
Consumers may want convenience, speed or affordability. Manufacturers may want longer shelf life, lower production costs and higher profit margins.
A frozen meal uses multiple layers of packaging, and its ingredients travel long distances under refrigeration. Identify two environmental impacts and explain them.
Multiple layers of packaging can increase landfill waste and plastic pollution. Long-distance transport and refrigeration use energy and can increase carbon emissions.