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Nutrition Labels: The Fast Track to Diet Health

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Nutrition Labels: The Fast Track to Diet Health

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Nutrition Label Quiz: Can You Spot Healthy Food Choices?

Can you spot healthy foods by reading the nutrition labels? All questions are based on consuming 2,000 calories a day.

How many grams of total fat are in a 'low-fat food,' per serving?

10 grams of fat or less

5 grams of fat or less

3 grams of fat or less

0 grams of fat
How many milligrams of sodium are in 'low-salt' or 'low-sodium' foods per serving?

800 mg of sodium

400 mg of sodium

140 mg of sodium

0 grams of sodium
How many grams of fiber are in a 'high-fiber' or 'rich in fiber' food, per serving?

10 grams of fiber

5 grams of fiber

2 grams of fiber
How many calories are in a 'low-cal' food, per serving?

100 calories or less

40 calories or less

20 calories or less
A heart-healthy food has how many grams of trans fats per serving?

2 grams

1 gram

0 to 0.5 grams
A heart-healthy food, has how many grams of saturated fat per serving?

4 grams

3 grams

1 gram or less
A 'sugar-free' food has how many grams of sugar per serving?

2 grams

2 gram

0 to 0.5 grams
A low-cholesterol food has how much cholesterol per serving?

20 mg or less

10 mg or less

2 mg or less

Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD on October 10, 2008

Sources: Sources

SOURCES:

American Heart Association: “Reading Food Labels,” “Trans Fat News,” and “Know Your Fats”
American Dietetic Association: “Sugar-Free Doesn’t Mean Calorie-Free”
USDA: “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005"
NHLBI: "Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH"
NHLBI: “Tipsheet: Reading Food Labels”
MedlinePlus: “Food Labeling”
WebMD Feature:“ Fiber: Give Yourself a Fresh Start for Health”

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