1322 chapter 2

If the words "High," "Rich in," or "Excellent source of" appear on a food label, one serving provides at least ________ percent of the DV of a nutrient.

20

The DVs are based on a ________-calorie diet.

2000

Which component of the DRIs offer recommendations for desirable percentages of carbohydrates, protein, and fat?

AMDR

The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar group by age and sex is

EAR

The government agency which regulates food labels is the

FDA

The average daily intake level which is estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group is the

RDA

EAR, AI, UL, and AMDR represent the

RDIs

Which component of the DRIs should not be exceeded?

UL

The nutrients of concern on a food label are

calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, and sugars.

Phytochemicals and zoochemicals are harmful chemicals.

false

The more frequently a person eats functional foods, the better.

false

By law, if a food originally contains 50 percent or more of its calories from fat, and the food company reduces the fat by 50 percent or more during processing, the food can be labeled as

light

The Nutrition Facts panel on canned soup reads: "Low-sodium." This is an example of a

nutrient content claim.

Which of the following foods are required to have food labels by law?

packaged foods

The DRIs, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Nutrition Facts Panel, and MyPlate represent

tools for healthy eating

If a serving contains 20 percent or more of the Daily Value for a nutrient, it is considered "high" in that nutrient. If a serving provides 5 percent or less of the Daily Value, it is considered "low" in that nutrient.

true

Males need more calories than females.

true

If a serving of a food provides 10 percent of the DV of a vitamin, mineral, protein, fiber, or potassium, it can be labeled with which of the following terms?

"More," "Added," "Extra," or "Plus"

A website that provides consumers with guidelines for healthy eating is

ChooseMyPlate.gov

The web-based initiative which is designed to help you eat healthfully, implement the recommendations in the DRIs and the advice in the Dietary Guidelines is

ChooseMyPlate.gov.

Specific amounts of each nutrient that one needs to consume to maintain good health, prevent chronic diseases, and avoid unhealthy excesses are called

DRIs

If a serving of a canned pasta product provides 10 to 19 percent of the DV, it is therefore ________ source of the nutrient.

a good

Balanced, moderate, and varied are the characteristics of

a healthy diet

A healthy eating plan ________ consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy; and protein-rich foods.

encourages

A package of turkey breast contains less than 5 g of fat, less than 2 g of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per serving. By law, this product can be labeled as

extra-lean

Which of the following items is lowest in its fat content? An item that is labeled

extra-lean

All functional foods and beverages are fat-free.

false

Consumers should try to consume nutrients above the UL for each nutrient.

false

Consumers should try to meet their RDA or UL on a daily basis.

false

Fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium are generally underconsumed by many Americans.

false

Federal law requires that every food label must contain any one of three types of claims--nutrient content claims, health claims, and structure/function claims.

false

The Dietary Reference Intakes are specific reference values that help you determine your weekly nutrient needs to maintain good health, prevent chronic diseases, and avoid unhealthy excesses.

false

To be healthy, consumers should consume as many functional foods as possible.

false

The Nutrition Facts panel on an oatmeal package reads: "May lower cholesterol." This is an example of a

health claim

Dietary Reference Intakes, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels, and ChooseMyPlate.gov offer guidelines for

healthy eating

Moderation, balance, and variety represent the components of

healthy eating

A healthy eating plan ________ consumption of saturated and trans fats, addedsugars, sodium, and alcohol.

limits

If a nutrient provides 5 percent or less of the DV, it is considered ________ in that nutrient.

low

The amount of nutrients per calorie in a given food represents how ________ the food is.

nutrient-dense

More nutrient-dense foods are likely to contain lots of

nutrients

The labeling terms "lean" and "extra-lean" are used on

seafood and meat

The Nutrition Facts panel on a skim milk carton reads: "Calcium builds strong bones." This is an example of a

structure/function claim.

"Follow a healthy eating plan across the life span" and "Shift to healthier foods and beverages" are included in

the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Recommendations that are published every five years to provide dietary and lifestyle advice to individuals aged 2 and older in order to maintain good health and prevent chronic diseases can be found in

the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

The recommendations: "Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount" and "Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake" are components of

the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

A food label may contain any one of three types of claims--nutrient content claims, health claims, and structure/function claims.

true

A health claim on a food label must contain two components: 1) A food or a dietary compound, such as fiber, 2) A corresponding disease or health-related condition that is associated with the claim.

true

According to the Food and Drug Administration, food products can make health claims between nutrients and conditions such as: calcium and osteoporosis; and between sodium and hypertension.

true

Americans should aim to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA of nutrients.

true

An individual's EER is based on the individual's height, weight, activity level, age and sex.

true

Consumers should not consume nutrient supplements which exceed the UL so that they can avoid toxicity symptoms.

true

EER represents the amount of daily energy needed to maintain a healthy body weight and meet energy needs based on age, sex, height, weight, and activity level.

true

The Dietary Guidelines are intended for those who are 2 years of age and older.

true

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to help Americans aged 2 and older to lower their risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease, certain cancers, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, and obesity.

true

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a certain group.

true

The RDA of a nutrient is smaller than the UL, but larger than the EAR.

true

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is the highest average daily intake level likely to pose no health risks.

true

The components of the DRIs include: the EAR, RDA, AI, UL, and AMDR.

true

The higher the percent Daily Value of a nutrient, the more nutrient-dense the food is.

true

The toxicity level of a nutrient is the exposure at which a substance becomes harmful.

true

Every food label must include the name of the food, its net weight, the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor, a list of ingredients, and standardized nutrition information.

true

If the percent Daily Value for calcium is listed as 20 percent on a food label, a serving of that food provides 20 percent of most adults' daily requirement for calcium.

true

Many functional foods are more nutrient-dense than less nutrient-dense.

true

Proteins should comprise between 10 to 25 percent of your daily calories.

true

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group.

true

The Recommended Dietary Allowances represent the average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 97 to 98 percent of individuals of a similar group by age and sex.

true

The most common healthy eating tool which can be found in a supermarket is theNutrition Facts panel on food labels.

Nutrition Facts panel on food labels.

Which of the following is more nutrient-dense?

fresh pineapple

If a food has 20 percent or more of the DV for a nutrient, the food is considered to be ________ in that nutrient.

high

A healthy eating plan encourages consumption of

more nutrient-dense foods.

Foods which are labeled as "lean" or "extra lean" are examples of a

nutrient content claim.

Information on calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, sugars, added sugars; protein; vitamin D, calcium, iron, potassium, and added nutrients are required on

the Nutrition Facts panel.

The UL is higher than the EAR.

true