Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Serving suggestions

Question 2

A food product claims to be a 'good source of iron.' According to Canadian regulations, what is the minimum % Daily Value (%DV) of iron per serving required for this claim?

Accepted Answer

$$\geq 15\% DV$$

Question 3

Which of the following foods is exempt from requiring a Nutrition Facts Table (NFT) in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Fresh apples

Question 4

A food label states: 'A healthy diet with adequate calcium and vitamin D, and regular physical activity, help to achieve strong bones and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.' This is an example of which type of claim?

Accepted Answer

Disease risk reduction claim

Question 5

If a product contains 110 mg of sodium per serving and the % Daily Value for sodium is 5%, what is the recommended interpretation according to Health Canada?

Accepted Answer

It is a little sodium

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the ingredient list on Canadian food labels is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight

Question 7

A food product is labeled as 'reduced fat.' What does this mean according to Canadian regulations?

Accepted Answer

It contains at least 25% less fat than a similar product

Question 8

Which of the following is a function claim permitted on Canadian food labels?

Accepted Answer

'Consuming 7 grams of fibre from coarse wheat bran promotes regularity'

Question 9

Why is the serving size on the Nutrition Facts Table (NFT) important for consumers?

Accepted Answer

It allows for comparison between products

Question 10

A food label shows 22% DV for sugars per serving. According to Health Canada, what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The product is high in sugars

Question 11

Which of the following is a reason for Health Canada to require a front-of-package nutrition symbol?

Accepted Answer

To help consumers make quick and informed choices about foods high in sodium, sugars, and saturated fat

Question 12

If a product is labeled as 'light,' what could this mean according to Canadian food labeling regulations?

Accepted Answer

It is lower in fat or Calories, or lighter in flavour or texture

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a core nutrient required on the Nutrition Facts Table (NFT)?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine

Question 14

A food product contains 6g of fibre per serving. According to Canadian nutrient content claims, how could this product be labeled?

Accepted Answer

'Very high/excellent source of fibre'

Question 15

Which of the following statements about % Daily Value (%DV) is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

%DV is based on a 2000 kcal diet

Question 16

A consumer is comparing two brands of soup. Brand A has 480 mg sodium per serving (20% DV), and Brand B has 120 mg sodium per serving (5% DV). Which is the healthier choice regarding sodium, and why?

Accepted Answer

Brand B, because it has less sodium and is considered 'a little' sodium

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a misleading nutrition claim that is NOT allowed under Canadian regulations?

Accepted Answer

'Low fat' on a product that contains 10g of fat per serving

Question 18

Which of the following foods would be required to display a front-of-package nutrition symbol under the new Health Canada regulations if it is high in sodium?

Accepted Answer

Packaged potato chips

Question 19

A food product contains 4g of fibre per serving. According to Canadian nutrient content claims, which claim is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

'High/good source of fibre'

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the % Daily Value (%DV) on a Nutrition Facts Table?

Accepted Answer

To help consumers quickly assess if a food is high or low in a nutrient

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