Food Label Quiz Answers - VA St. Louis Health Care System
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Food Label Quiz Answers

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  1. c. 3 grams of fat or less
    Knowing this can help you to make heart healty choices and reduces fat in your diet .
  2. a. True
    We are used to saying "portion" or "helping" when we talk about how much we eat. "Serving size" is a more official or standard amount used for food labels. The nutrition facts given on a food label are based on the service size.
  3. a. True
    Fat has 9 Calories per gram, while carbohydrates and protein have 4 Calories per gram each. As you eat more fat, Calories can add up quickly.
  4. a. True
    Keep in mind that the percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. You may need fewer Calories per day or more Calories per day.
  5. b. False
    The Nutrition Facts Label does not clearly say that a food is a healthy choice. It is not that easy or simple. Everyone must read tha label to decide if a food meets his or her own individual needs for a healthy diet. It is also a tool or guide for nutrition information.

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