Chapter 2
According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR), protein should comprise what percentage of daily kilocalories
10-35%
According to the USDA MyPlate guidance system, 3 ounces of cheese is considered equivalent to
2 cups of dairy
A woman's palm represents approximately ____ ounces of cooked meat, chicken, or fish
3
Specific amounts of each nutrient that one needs to consume to maintain good health are
Dietary Reference Intakes (DR!s)
Who regulates the labeling on all packaged foods
FDA
Healthy eating involves the key principles of
balance, variety, moderation
Which of the following foods are most nutrient dense Carrot chicken soft drinks whole milk
carrot (high in nutrients but low in energy kcal)
Food labels list ingredients in
descending order of predominance by weight
When planning meals using the exchange system,
foods can be exchanged within groups to increase variety
"Soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol" is an example of a
health claim
Foods that are high in calories but low in weight or volume are called
high-energy-dense foods (chips)
The exchange system is based on the kilocalories and ______ of foods
macronutrients
"low sodium" is an example of a
nutrient content claim
If you are trying to maintain your weight, your best option would be to choose foods that are
nutrient dense
Foods that are high in nutrients and low in kilocalories are
nutrient-dense foods
are considered to be both nutrient-dense and energy dense spinach nuts potato chips apples
nuts
Perceiving larger portions of food as appropriate sizes is termed
portion distortion
The MyPlate icon is a visual representation of the concept of
proportionality
The claim "calcium builds strong bones" is an example of a
structure/function claim
A diet that contains a mixture of all foods groups is following the principle of
variety