When reading a food label, what does the abbreviation "DV" stand for?
Question 1 options:
Daily Vitamins
Dietary Values
Daily Values
Daily Varieties
Question 2 (1.25 points)
Which term is used to describe the levels of intake of essential nutrients considered to be scientifically adequate to the needs of all healthy people?
Question 2 options:
Daily Value (DV)
Calorie
Nutrient
Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
Question 3 (1.25 points)
Which of the following is a NOT responsibility of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
Question 3 options:
regulating food
pharmaceutical drugs
cosmetics
jewelry
Question 4 (1.25 points)
What does serving size refer to on a food label?
Question 4 options:
The minimum amount of food that everyone should consume at one time
The amount that is usually consumed by one person, also called portion size
The highest amount of food individuals should consume at one time
Question 5 (1.25 points)
Why is a nutrition facts label included on food packaging?
Question 5 options:
To specify where the food comes from
To provide the food's nutritional content
To determine if the food is organic
Question 6 (1.25 points)
The tolerable upper intake level (UL) represents the lowest level of a nutrient that is likely to pose no risk of adverse effects in the general population.
Question 6 options:
True
False
Question 7 (1.25 points)
Which of the following statements about trans fat is true?
Question 7 options:
Trans fatty acids are a type of fat produced through the process of adding hydrogen to liquid oils.
Trans fatty acids have no effect on the body's cholesterol levels.
Trans fatty acids are beneficial for heart health and should be consumed in larger quantities.
Trans fatty acids are naturally occurring fats found in vegetables and fruits.
Question 8 (1.25 points)
What is the purpose of the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)?
Question 8 options:
To calculate the number of calories in a food item
To provide reference guidelines for healthy eating habits
To determine the number of servings of each food group to consume daily
To measure the nutritional content of a specific food item
Question 1: Daily Values
Question 2: Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
Question 3: jewelry
Question 4: The amount that is usually consumed by one person, also called portion size
Question 5: To provide the food's nutritional content
Question 6: False
Question 7: Trans fatty acids are a type of fat produced through the process of adding hydrogen to liquid oils.
Question 8: To provide reference guidelines for healthy eating habits