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Nutrition Label Quiz

By: Katie Haley

FOOD LABELS

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/flquiz1.html

We all know the importance of good nutrition in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Also important is the ability to read nutrition labels and interpret the information. People are easily fooled into believing something is healthy because of the way the label is written. Use the information we have discussed in class to successfully complete the following quiz and answer reaction questions. To get to the quiz:

1. Use control and left click your mouse on the Food Labels title above.

2. Once you have entered the website begin reading the directions.

3. The answer all of the questions.

4. Using the information you learned from the quiz, answer the following question:

Explain 2 ways in which a nutrition label can deceive you.

Explain the importance of understanding the percentage of daily value on nutrition labels.