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Quiz about Nutrition Labels in Canada are Good for You

Nutrition Labels in Canada are Good for You! Quiz

The nutritional facts label allows us to make healthy decisions, so let's see what you know about them! Note that this quiz deals with nutrition labels found in Canada, even though they are very similar to the ones in the U.S.A!

A multiple-choice quiz by racergonemad9. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
racergonemad9

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
318,007

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
410

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Question 1 of 10

1. Canadian Nutrition Facts labels let us know what we're eating and have been mandatory for quite a few years. Where would you find a nutrition facts label? Hint

A can of peas

Both of these

A bag of flour

Neither of these

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Question 2 of 10

2. There are over 10 major vitamins, two of which are listed on all food labels. Which vitamins (One is a fat soluble while the other is water soluble) are mandatory to display in the USA? Hint

Vitamins D and D3

Vitamins K and B6

Vitamins A and C

No vitamins are mandatory to display

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Canadian Nutrition Facts label must be taken with a grain of salt! This mineral, actually a solid white metal that looks like crystal, is included in all labels. Hint

Salt

Potassium

Sodium

Folate

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Canadian Nutrition Facts label makes some assumptions about who is about to eat the food in the package. Generally, they assume that the listed nutrients are applicable to whom? Hint

Someone eating 2000 Calories a day

Someone eating 90g of fat a day

Someone eatring 2500 Calories a day

Someone over the age of 20

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Question 5 of 10

5. There are a few subsets to carbohydrates, as well as fats. Which two carbohydrates are listed on a Nutrition Facts label? Clue: One is sweeter than the other! Hint

Fiber and Protein

Fiber and Sugars

Cholesterol and Sugars

Fat and Starch

6. For nutrients in smaller demand, percent daily values become more useful. How many items on the label, not including Calories, do not have anything under "% Daily Value" and only have a value in weight? Hint

Two vitamins and fat.

Three items

One Item

All have the percent daily value listed.

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many grams of fat is a person recommended to eat per day, and what percentage of that should be saturated? Keep in mind that the percentage is a set of total fat and not of total Calories. Hint

50 grams; 20%

65 grams; 20%

65 grams; 50%

50 grams; 50%

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following nutrients are not required to be listed, yet are still quite important to know? It is, however, found on many types of food including whole wheat bread and pasta. Hint

Polyunsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

Saturated Fat

Iron

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Question 9 of 10

9. These labels have come to widespread use in the past fifteen years, probably due to the huge "diet" trend in the Western Hemisphere. Which of the following statements are true? Hint

Eating too much sugar will give you more long term energy

Eating too little fat will cause you to gain weight.

Protein is the most important nutrient listed.

Eating too little Sodium can cause electrolyte imbalances.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Not including how much the product weighs, how many items are on a standard Nutrition Facts label? The first thing listed is Calories, and ending with the important blood carrying element, Iron. Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Canadian Nutrition Facts labels let us know what we're eating and have been mandatory for quite a few years. Where would you find a nutrition facts label?

Answer: Both of these

The labels are placed on most prepackaged food including many vegetables, meats, anything processed or in a can/bag such as bread and soup. There are only a few exceptions which do not have to display "the facts."

2. There are over 10 major vitamins, two of which are listed on all food labels. Which vitamins (One is a fat soluble while the other is water soluble) are mandatory to display in the USA?

Answer: Vitamins A and C

These two vitamins are necessary for human growth and development. Although they are the only two that are mandatory to display, many other vitamins are also shown on other food labels such as Vitamin D and K.

3. The Canadian Nutrition Facts label must be taken with a grain of salt! This mineral, actually a solid white metal that looks like crystal, is included in all labels.

Answer: Sodium

Excess amounts of Sodium in someone's diet can lead to high blood pressure. Keeping Sodium (half of salt, which is NaCl) to a low at the dinner table can be beneficial!

4. The Canadian Nutrition Facts label makes some assumptions about who is about to eat the food in the package. Generally, they assume that the listed nutrients are applicable to whom?

Answer: Someone eating 2000 Calories a day

If you can work out small math problems, applying the information on the label for someone with higher caloric needs is simple.

5. There are a few subsets to carbohydrates, as well as fats. Which two carbohydrates are listed on a Nutrition Facts label? Clue: One is sweeter than the other!

Answer: Fiber and Sugars

Both fiber and sugar are types of Carbohydrates which are just long chains of sugar base units.

Answer: Three items

Protein, Sugars, and Cholesterol have an amount in mg or g but do not include a percentage of someone's daily value.

7. How many grams of fat is a person recommended to eat per day, and what percentage of that should be saturated? Keep in mind that the percentage is a set of total fat and not of total Calories.

Answer: 65 grams; 20%

The recommended amount of fat for someone taking in 2000 Calories per day is 65 grams daily. Some foods have more fat than others, and making sure your intake isn't too high is a good precaution to take in the interest of your own health.

8. Which of the following nutrients are not required to be listed, yet are still quite important to know? It is, however, found on many types of food including whole wheat bread and pasta.

Answer: Polyunsaturated Fat

Research tells us that polyunsaturates are beneficial to our health in the form of omega-3, omega-6, and others.

9. These labels have come to widespread use in the past fifteen years, probably due to the huge "diet" trend in the Western Hemisphere. Which of the following statements are true?

Answer: Eating too little Sodium can cause electrolyte imbalances.

Sodium, along with Potassium and other elements mix with water in certain amounts which are optimal for your body and its functions.

Answer: 14

In order of appearance, Calories, Fat (Saturated + Trans), Cholesterol, Sodium, Carbohydrate (Fiber, Sugars), Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron.

Source: Author racergonemad9

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