FNW Ch. 10 Pre-Study Questions

What is a "discretionary calorie allowance"?

Calories that can be eaten in addition to the amounts in nutrient-dense foods in each group.

What four types of vegetables do the Guidelines single out as most important to the diet?

~ Dark green ~ Orange ~ Dry beans and peas ~ Starch

What two facts should you remember about the serving size shown on a Nutrition Facts panel when determining your nutrient intake?

~ The serving that you eat may be larger or smaller than the serving defined on the panel. ~ The serving on the panel may be larger or smaller than the recommended serving.

Why do you need to know who sponsors a Web site or funds a study that offers nutrition information?

Sponsors who stand to benefit by selling goods or promoting a cause may give false or misleading information.

Are dietary supplements ever useful? If so, for whom?

Yes, people taking certain medications; pregnant and nursing women; those recovering from illness; infants; the elderly; people with special nutritional needs.

What are the Dietary Guidelines' recommendations for managing weight?

Balance the calories consumed with calories used to maintain weight; adjust calories and activity to prevent weight gain.

What must you do with foods that have several ingredients in order to figure amounts eaten from food groups?

Break them down into separate ingredients and estimate amount of each.

In what situations is having access to a nutritive values chart especially valuable?

For foods without packages and when the Nutrition Facts panel is thrown away.

Why is nutrition fraud a particularly dangerous type of deception?

Fraudulent schemes may not only cost people money, but may also endanger their health.

Why is it important to choose a variety of foods from within a single food group?

No single food in a group has all of the nutrients the group provides.

Briefly explain how to make and use a nutrient intake chart.

Record foods and beverages consumed and their nutritive values; total each nutrient amount and divide by number of days for average intake; compare results to DRI recommendations.

What trends have made it harder to manage amounts eaten?

Restaurants that serve large portions; store-bought foods sold in large sizes.

What factors affect a person's nutrient and calorie needs?

Age, gender, body size, and activity level.

What sources can you rely on to give sound nutrition advice?

A registered dietitian, nutritionist, health care professional, health department, or a family and consumer sciences teacher.

Why is it risky to take some herbal products?

Many don't contain the active herbs or are contaminated. They may interfere with medications, No long-term studies have been done to determine their safety.

What is deceptive about infomercials?

They look like regular consumer programs. Viewers might not realize that they are only advertisements.

How might advertisers use nutrition studies to mislead consumers?

They might quote a single study that supports a claim and ignore others that do not.

What time period should a nutrient intake chart cover?

Three to five days, including a weekend.