Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) used in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Maximum Safe Intake (MSI)

Question 2

A food label states that a product is a 'good source of fibre.' According to Canadian regulations, what percentage of the Daily Value for fibre must this product contain per serving?

Accepted Answer

$$\u003e 15\%$$

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein for healthy adults?

Accepted Answer

$$10\% to$$ $$35\% of $$total energy intake

Question 4

A nutrition facts table lists a serving size of 250 mL and shows 4% Daily Value for fat and 17% Daily Value for calcium. According to Health Canada, how should these values be interpreted?

Accepted Answer

4% DV for fat is a little; 17% DV for calcium is a lot

Question 5

Which of the following foods is NOT required to have a Nutrition Facts table in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Fresh apples sold individually

Question 6

A food product claims to be 'reduced in sodium.' What does this mean according to Canadian food labelling regulations?

Accepted Answer

It contains 25% less sodium than the reference product

Question 7

Which of the following is a key change in the 2019 revision of Canada’s Food Guide compared to the 2007 version?

Accepted Answer

Emphasis on whole grains instead of refined grains

Question 8

A food label groups together 'sugar, glucose/fructose, honey, and fruit juice concentrate' in the ingredient list. What is the main purpose of this grouping?

Accepted Answer

To help consumers quickly identify sources of added sugars

Question 9

Which of the following is a disease-risk-reduction claim permitted on Canadian food labels?

Accepted Answer

A healthy diet rich in vegetables and fruit may help reduce the risk of some types of cancer.

Question 10

A consumer is comparing two brands of crackers. The serving sizes on the Nutrition Facts tables are different. According to the new Canadian labelling regulations, what change makes comparison easier?

Accepted Answer

Standardized serving sizes for similar foods

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a core nutrient required on the Canadian Nutrition Facts table?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium

Question 12

A food product is labelled as 'extra lean.' According to Canadian regulations, what is the maximum amount of fat it can contain per 100 g?

Accepted Answer

Less than 7.5 g

Question 13

Which of the following is a limitation of using a 24-hour dietary recall to assess nutritional intake?

Accepted Answer

It may not reflect typical intake due to day-to-day variation

Question 14

Which of the following is a key message from Canada’s Food Guide 2019?

Accepted Answer

Make water your drink of choice

Question 15

A food product contains 0.4 g of trans fat per serving. Can it be labelled as 'trans fat free' in Canada?

Accepted Answer

No, because 'trans fat free' means less than 0.2 g per serving

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a required element on a Canadian food label for a packaged food?

Accepted Answer

Serving suggestions

Question 17

A food product is labelled as 'lightly salted.' What does this mean according to Canadian regulations?

Accepted Answer

Sodium has been reduced by 50%

Question 18

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for healthy eating according to Canada’s Food Guide 2019?

Accepted Answer

Cook more often and eat meals with others

Question 19

Which of the following is a reason why food allergens, sulfites, and gluten must be listed on Canadian food labels?

Accepted Answer

To help consumers avoid ingredients that may cause adverse reactions

Question 20

A food product contains 200 mg of calcium per serving. According to Canadian disease-risk-reduction claims, what statement can be made about this product?

Accepted Answer

It may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis if it also contains vitamin D

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