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True or false? There is a legal requirement to provide information on food labels.
True
Which does not need to go on a food label: NAME OF FOOD/ TRAFFIC LIGHT LABELLING/ LIST OF INGREDIENTS / WEIGHT
Traffic light labelling
How should the list of ingredients be presented?
in descending order of weight (heaviest to lightest)
Describe a 'best before' date
They are mostly about quality / They are found mostly on frozen, dried and canned foods
Describe a 'use-by' date?
Foods are not safe to eat after this date / hey are found mostly on perishable foods
How are allergens highlighted on a food label
bold in ingredients list
True or false: It is safe to eat food after their best before date
True
True or false: It is safe to eat food after their use by date
False
True or False: All foods sold must have a food label
False - loose foods do not need a food label
What does a red traffic light label usually mean?
The food is high in that nutrient
Which is the healthiest option based on a label? a) High sugar, low fat b) Low sugar, low salt c) High fat, high salt
b) Low sugar, low salt
What does "per 100g" mean on a label?
The amount of nutrient in 100g of the food
Which of these should you limit in your diet? a) Fibre b) Sugar and saturated fat c) Vitamins
b) Sugar and saturated fat
What are two things you can learn from the ingredients list on a food label?
You can see what is in the food and what the main ingredients are (listed in order by weight). You can also check for allergens.
Which part of a food label tells you how much fat is in a food
Nutrition information
Which part of a food label tells you how much sugar is in a food
Nutrition information
