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Nutrition Facts Panel Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the Nutrition Facts panel on a food label?

To compare the prices of different food products

To provide information about the nutritional content of the food (correct)

To list the ingredients used to make a product

To identify the manufacturer of the food product

According to the Nutrition Facts panel shown in Figure 5.11, what is the total amount of carbohydrate in one serving of the food?

24 g (correct)

5 g

10 g

11 g

How can you estimate the grams of starch in a serving of food using the Nutrition Facts panel?

By multiplying the total sugar and fiber

By subtracting the total sugar from the total carbohydrate

By subtracting the total sugar and fiber from the total carbohydrate (correct)

By adding the total sugar and fiber

According to the ingredients list shown in Figure 5.12, what type of carbohydrate is present in the crackers?

A combination of different sources of carbohydrate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the Nutrition Facts panel shown in Figure 5.11 and the ingredients list shown in Figure 5.12?

The type of carbohydrate sources listed Signup and view all the answers

According to the Concept CHECKPOINT, what is the total amount of carbohydrate in a serving of the ready-to-eat cereal?

44 g Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated amount of starch in the serving of the ready-to-eat cereal according to the Concept CHECKPOINT?

26 g Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to read the ingredients list in addition to the Nutrition Facts panel?

To identify the different sources of carbohydrate in the food product Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nutrition Facts Panel

Consumers can learn about carbohydrate content in packaged foods and beverages by reading the Nutrition Facts panel.
The panel lists grams of total carbohydrate, sugars, and dietary fiber in a serving.

Carbohydrate Content

Total carbohydrate in a serving is the sum of sugars, fiber, and starch.
To estimate starch content, add the grams of total sugars and fiber, then subtract from total carbohydrate.

Example: Cookies

A serving of cookies (5 cookies) contains 24g of total carbohydrate.
Breakdown: 11g of total sugars, 10g of added sugars, and 0g of fiber.
Starch content: 13g (24g - 11g - 0g).

Example: Crackers

Ingredients list shows different sources of carbohydrate compared to the cookies label.
Added sugars can be identified in the ingredients list.

Concept Checkpoint

A serving of ready-to-eat cereal contains 44g of total carbohydrate, 5g of dietary fiber, 15g of total sugars, and 3g of added sugars.
Starch content: 26g (44g - 15g - 3g).

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Description

Learn how to compare carbohydrate contents of packaged foods by using the Nutrition Facts panel. This quiz will test your understanding of total carbohydrates, sugars, and dietary fiber in packaged foods and beverages.