serving size surprise!
If a nutrition label states that a serving size is 1 cup and the package contains 4 cups, how many servings are in the package?
4 servings
What type of macronutrient is butter mostly made of
Fats
What label value tells how much of a nutrient you get from a single serving?
Percent daily
What term on labels often implies no added sugar
Naturally sweet
If a serving size is 2 cookies and the label states 150 calories per serving, how many calories are in 6 cookies?
450 calories
What is the main source of energy for the body
Carbohydrates
A nutrient with 5% DV is considered what (hint: low or high amount)
low amount
What does “light” often mean on food labels?
Reduced content
If a serving size is 1 slice of bread and the label states 100 calories per serving, how many calories are in 3 slices of bread?
300 calories
Which nutrient is best for repairing tissue and building muscle
Protein
Nutrients with 20% DV or more are labeled as (hint: low or high amount)
high amount
What does “made with” exaggerate a lot
Whole grains
If a serving size is 1 cup of cereal and the label states 200 calories per serving, how many calories are in 1.5 cups of cereal?
300 calories
Which nutrient is stored in the body as glycogen
Carbohydrates
What percent DV is used as a general reference for daily intake
2000
What does “fat free” often increase?
Sugar content
A nutrition label states that a serving size is ¾ cup of granola and contains 240 calories. If you eat 2⅓ cups of granola, how many calories have you consumed? Round to the hundredths place.
746.67 calories
What type of fat is known to raise bad cholesterol levels
Saturated fat
Which nutrient should often have a lower %DV to improve heart health
Saturated fat
What does “natural” not guarantee
Artificial ingredients