Veterinary Presentation: Nutrition and Obesity
Lesson: Nutrition, Growth and Lifespan
Nutritional Information and Food Labels Quiz
Answer Key
Please circle the correct answer.
1. The nutrition facts given on a food label are based on the serving size.
a. True
b. False
True. We are used to saying “portion” or “helping” when we talk about
how much we eat. “Serving size” is a more official or stand amount used
for food labels. The nutrition facts given on a food label are based on the
serving size.
2. Fat has more calories per gram than either carbohydrates or proteins.
(Hint: check out the bottom of the Nutrition Facts label)
a. True
b. False
True. Fat has 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and protein have 4
calories per gram each.
3. The percent Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
a. True
b. False
True.
4. About how much of your calories per day should come from
carbohydrate according to the Percent Daily Value:
a. 60%
b. 30%
c. 20%
d. 10%
60%
5. The Nutrition Facts Label clearly states whether a food is a healthy
choice or not.
a. True
b. False
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Veterinary Presentation: Nutrition and Obesity
Lesson: Nutrition, Growth and Lifespan
False. Just because a food is high in vitamins doesn't mean it is
healthy overall. Sure, it's great that your favorite cereal gives you a
shot of vitamins and minerals. But what if it's also loaded with sugar?
6. A food that is labeled “High in Calcium” must have at least 20% of the
Daily Value of Calcium.
a. True
b. False
True. If the food has 20% or more of the daily value, it is considered an
excellent source of that nutrient and can be labeled HIGH in that nutrient.
7. Which type of fat should make up less than 1% of your daily calories?
a. Saturated Fats
b. Unsaturated Fats
c. Trans Fats
d. Total Fat
Trans Fats.
8. What are some good choices of foods that provide carbohydrates?
a. fruits
b. vegetables
c. whole-grain foods like cereals, breads, and pasta
d. all of the above
All of these are good sources of carbohydrates.
9. All teens need 2,000 calories per day.
a. True
b. False
False. Some teens — like those who are growing rapidly or very
athletic — will need more calories than 2,000 a day. And many will
need less. If you need more than 2,000 calories, you may need to eat
more than one serving to get the same percentage of that nutrient. If
your calorie needs are less, you may not need to eat as much to get
that same percent.
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College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University
Funding support from the National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health
Veterinary Presentation: Nutrition and Obesity
Lesson: Nutrition, Growth and Lifespan
10. All foods have a food label.
a. True
b. False
False. Some foods like restaurant entrees or fresh apples are too difficult to
label.
© Partnership for Environmental Education and Rural Health at
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University
Funding support from the National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health