#1
Which organization regulates food labeling guidelines in the United States?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
#2
What does the term 'DV' stand for on a food label?
Daily Vitamin
Dietary Volume
Daily Value
Dietary Variation
#3
Which nutrient is required to be listed on a food label?
Vitamin D
Cholesterol
Potassium
Sodium
#4
What is the purpose of the 'Ingredients' list on a food label?
To indicate the country of origin of the food item
To list all the ingredients in descending order by weight
To provide cooking instructions
To display the expiration date
#5
Which nutrient is commonly associated with the term 'Fiber' on a food label?
Protein
Carbohydrates
Vitamin C
Dietary Fiber
#6
What is the purpose of the 'Nutrition Facts' panel on a food label?
To list the ingredients used in the food product
To provide information about the nutritional content of the food product
To display the manufacturer's address
To provide cooking instructions
#7
What does the term 'Serving Size' represent on a food label?
The total weight of the food item
The recommended portion for a single serving
The number of servings in the container
The total calories in the food item
#8
Which nutrient is measured in grams on a food label?
Protein
Vitamin C
Calcium
Saturated Fat
#9
What does the term 'Percent Daily Value (%DV)' indicate on a food label?
The percentage of the recommended daily intake of a nutrient
The total amount of the nutrient in the food item
The percentage of calories from fat in the food item
The total calories in the food item
#10
What does the term 'Organic' on a food label indicate?
The food contains no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
The food is genetically modified
The food is produced without water
The food is irradiated
#11
Which government agency mandates the inclusion of allergen information on food labels in the United States?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
#12
What does the term 'Net Weight' on a food label refer to?
The weight of the food without packaging
The weight of the food including packaging
The weight of the food after cooking
The weight of the food after freezing
#13
Which of the following allergens must be listed separately on a food label due to regulations in many countries?
Peanuts
Soy
Wheat
All of the above
#14
Which of the following is NOT required to be included on a food label in the United States?
Serving size
Total fat
Total carbohydrates
Vitamin D
#15
Which of the following claims on a food label indicates a product is 'low-fat'?
'Fat-free' or 'Zero fat'
'Reduced fat'
'Light' or 'Lite'
'Healthy'
#16
What does the term 'Calories from Fat' on a food label represent?
The total calories in the food item
The percentage of calories derived from fat in the food item
The total amount of fat in the food item
The total amount of carbohydrates in the food item
#17
What does the term 'Partially Hydrogenated Oil' indicate on a food label?
The oil is completely free of hydrogen
The oil is healthier than other oils
The oil contains trans fats
The oil is organic
#18
What is the purpose of the '% Daily Value' (%DV) on a food label?
To indicate the percentage of the daily recommended intake of a nutrient provided by one serving of the food
To display the total amount of the nutrient in the food item
To indicate the total percentage of nutrients in the food item
To indicate the percentage of calories from fat in the food item
#19
Which of the following statements about food labeling regulations is true?
Food manufacturers are required to list all potential allergens in bold letters on the label.
Food labels must provide detailed cooking instructions for preparing the product.
Food labels should only include information about the nutritional content of the product.
Food labels are not required to list ingredients if they are considered 'trade secrets.'
#20
What does the term 'Enriched' or 'Fortified' mean when used on a food label?
The food contains added nutrients that were lost during processing.
The food is free of added sugars.
The food is organic.
The food is genetically modified.