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The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests that you keep your daily intake of added sugars below what percentage of your total kilocalorie intake? 10% 2% 15% 20%

10%

To be labeled "low sodium," a food must contain less than ________ milligrams of sodium per serving. 140 10 500 1,500

140

The % Daily Values (DV) on the Nutrition Facts panel are based on a _______-calorie diet. 2,000 1,200 2,500 3,000

2,000

A person can increase his or her consumption of nutrient-dense foods by doing which of the following? All options are correct Eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains Eating more lean dairy and protein-rich foods Limiting energy-dense foods high in saturated fats and added sug

All options are correct

ChooseMyPlate.gov is a food guidance system that _____. All options are correct can help people implement the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) can help people use the advice in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides personalized food choices among a variety of food groups to help people create a balanced diet

All options are correct

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a healthy diet? All options are correct balance variety moderation

All options are correct

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense? An orange An orange ice pop Orange-flavored punch Orange sherbet

An orange

By law, which of the following must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels? Calories, saturated fat, and total carbohydrate per serving Calories, total fat, and magnesium per package Trans fat, saturated fat, and vitamin E per serving Zinc, trans fat, and vitamin D per package

Calories, saturated fat, and total carbohydrate per serving

What nutrient reference level is used on the Nutrition Facts panel? Daily Values (DV) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

Daily Values (DV)

What is the name of the tool that provides specific nutrient recommendations based on age and gender? Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Dietary Guidelines for Americans MyPlate Food Guide Nutrition Facts panel

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

Which of the following statements about the labels of packaged foods sold in the United States is true? Food labels must identify the net weight of the food as well as the serving size. Because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates food labeling, is a federal agency, only national food brands are required to display a Nutrition Facts panel. The ingredients list on the food label must identify each ingredient in the food in alphabetical order. No foods sold in the United States are exempt from displaying a Nutrition Facts panel.

Food labels must identify the net weight of the food as well as the serving size.

Which of the following are the food groups in MyPlate? Grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and protein Grains, vegetables, dairy, sweets, and protein Grains, fruits, alcohol, sweets, and protein Grains, vegetables, oils, dairy, and protein

Grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and protein

A food label states the product "contains flax, which is a good source of dietary fiber." What type of claim is this? Nutrient content claim Authorized health claim Unauthorized health claim Structure/function claim

Nutrient content claim

Of the following foods, which is the most nutrient dense? Plain baked potato Potato chips French fries Mashed potatoes made with cream and butter

Plain baked potato

All of the following are required to be included on the Nutrition Facts panel EXCEPT: Polyunsaturated fat Trans fat Dietary fiber Cholesterol

Polyunsaturated fat

Which of the following statements about portion sizes is true? Portion sizes in restaurant meals have increased dramatically during the past 30 years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has standardized portion sizes for restaurant menus and food labels nationwide, and these are aligned with portion sizes used in public health guidelines and tools such as ChooseMyPlate.gov. The amount of pasta a restaurant puts on a plate is a serving size, whereas the amount of pasta that an average American customarily eats is a portion size. The terms portion and serving size mean the same thing.

Portion sizes in restaurant meals have increased dramatically during the past 30 years.

The ________ is the average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 97 to 98 percent of individuals in a similar age and gender group. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) Adequate Intake (AI)

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

A food package states that "calcium builds strong bones." This is an example of what type of claim? Structure/function claim Nutrient content claim Health claim Therapeutic claim

Structure/function claim

What is the Estimated Average Intake (EAR)? The amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of half of the individuals in a specific age and gender group The estimated amount of a nutrient that groups of individuals in good health are consuming daily The maximum safe amount of a nutrient an individual should consume daily The range of recommended intakes for the energy-yielding nutrients

The amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of half of the individuals in a specific age and gender group

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that people _____. follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan walk daily sleep eight hours a night consume a low-fat diet

follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan

MyPlate encourages people to make half of the food on their plate _________. fruits and vegetables protein whole grains grains and dairy

fruits and vegetables

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are reference values for nutrients. They identify specific nutrient amounts that are designed to __________. help people maintain good health, prevent chronic disease, and avoid unhealthy excesses help people avoid nutrient deficiencies give people a ballpark range indicating how much of an individual's nutrient needs is provided by a serving of food provide Americans with dietary and lifestyle advice

help people maintain good health, prevent chronic disease, and avoid unhealthy excesses

According to the label, a serving of beef stew provides 25 percent of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin A. By law, the manufacturer can state that the stew is _____ vitamin A. high in low in moderate in a good source of

high In

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest that Americans limit their intake of kilocalories from _________. saturated fats and added sugars cholesterol and sodium sodium and alcohol fats and fatty meats

saturated fats and added sugars

Carl is a stay-at-home dad who prepares the majority of meals for his family of three. Although his meals offer adequate but not excessive levels of kilocalories and nutrients, he tends to make the same three meals. Which characteristic of a healthful diet is he not incorporating into his meal planning? variety moderation balanced nutrient density

variety