Q: A food product contains 8g of total fat per serving. If the Daily Value (DV) for total fat is 65g, what is the % Daily Value for fat in one serving? Use the formula $$\text{\%DV} = \frac{\text{Amount per serving}}{\text{DV}} \times 100.$$

$$\text{\%DV} = \frac{8}{65} \times 100 = 12.3\%$$

Question 1

Which of the following is a key change made to the Nutrition Facts label in the 2016 update?

Accepted Answer

Serving sizes are now based on what people actually eat, not what they should eat.

Question 2

A food product contains 8g of total fat per serving. If the Daily Value (DV) for total fat is 65g, what is the % Daily Value for fat in one serving? Use the formula $$	ext{\%DV} = \frac{	ext{Amount per serving}}{	ext{DV}} 	imes 100.$$

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{\%DV} = \frac{8}{65} 	imes 100 = 12.3\%$$

Question 3

Which of the following statements about 'Added Sugars' on the new Nutrition Facts label is correct?

Accepted Answer

Added sugars are included as a subcategory of total sugars to help consumers limit their intake.

Question 4

A bag of chips lists a serving size as 1 oz (28g) and contains 10 servings per bag. If you eat half the bag, how many servings and calories have you consumed if each serving is 150 kcal?

Accepted Answer

5 servings, 750 kcal

Question 5

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of % Daily Value (%DV) on a Nutrition Facts label?

Accepted Answer

A %DV of 20% or more means the food is a high source of that nutrient.

Question 6

Which of the following claims on a food label must be evaluated and approved by the FDA before use?

Accepted Answer

Health claims linking a food to reduced risk of disease

Question 7

A product claims to be 'low sodium.' According to FDA guidelines, what is the maximum amount of sodium per serving it can contain?

Accepted Answer

140 mg

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT required by law to be included on a packaged food label in the US?

Accepted Answer

A warning about possible cross-contamination with allergens

Question 9

According to the MyPlate Planner, what proportion of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Half

Question 10

If a food label states it is a 'good source' of fiber, what % Daily Value of fiber does it provide per serving?

Accepted Answer

10-19%

Question 11

A 6-inch bagel today contains 350 kcal, while a 3-inch bagel 20 years ago contained 140 kcal. What is the calorie difference, and what does this illustrate about portion sizes?

Accepted Answer

210 kcal; portion sizes have increased, leading to higher calorie intake

Question 12

Which of the following is a strategy recommended by the CDC to increase fruit and vegetable intake in communities?

Accepted Answer

Support the development of community and home gardens

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the Social-Ecological Model as it relates to healthy eating?

Accepted Answer

It considers individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and public policy factors that influence dietary habits.

Question 14

If a food contains 4g of dietary fiber per serving and the Daily Value for fiber is 25g, what is the % Daily Value for fiber per serving? Use $$	ext{\%DV} = \frac{4}{25} 	imes 100.$$

Accepted Answer

$$16\%$$

Question 15

Which of the following is a benefit of eating a variety of whole fruits and vegetables rather than relying on supplements?

Accepted Answer

Whole foods provide a complex mixture of nutrients and phytochemicals that work additively and synergistically.

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct statement about discretionary calories?

Accepted Answer

They are the calories remaining after meeting nutrient needs with nutrient-dense foods.

Question 17

A person following the MyPlate guidelines should choose which of the following for their dairy intake?

Accepted Answer

Low-fat or nonfat dairy products

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a structure/function claim on a food label?

Accepted Answer

"Supports immune health"

Question 19

If a serving of food contains 260 mg of calcium and the Daily Value for calcium is 1,300 mg, what is the % Daily Value for calcium per serving? Use $$	ext{\%DV} = \frac{260}{1300} 	imes 100.$$

Accepted Answer

$$20\%$$

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the Mediterranean diet as discussed in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

It emphasizes fruits, vegetables, olive oil, and low amounts of red meat.

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