Round 1
What is the measurement for grams?
g = grams
What is energy measured in?
Calories (kcal) and kilojoules (kJ).
What are the two types of fat?
Saturated and unsaturated fat.
True.
What is the measurement for percentage?
True or false: if the food has a lower portion, the colour on the label is darker.
False. If the food has a lower portion, the colour on the label is lighter.
What is the full name for kcal?
Kilocalories.
Why are food labels important?
Food labels provide us with the information to choose the safest products.
What is the measurement for milligrams?
mg = milligrams
What does kJ stand for?
False. Having too much saturated fat can increase cholesterol levels in the blood.
Why does the body need proteins?
Give four examples of carbohydrates.
Bread, pasta, rice and potatoes.
List at least 4 features of a food label.
Name, nutritional information, heating instructions, ingredients and allergens.
True or false: Energy is measured in grams.
False. It is measured in calories (kcal) and kilojoules (kJ).