When reading a food label, what does the abbreviation "DV" stand for?

Question

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

Answer 1

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