Nutrition 120: Chapter 2

To be labeled "low sodium," a food must contain less that______mg of sodium per serving.

140

The nutrient information on the Nutrition Facts panel is based on a _______-caloric diet.

2,000

MyPlate is a food guidance system that________ a. can help you implement the recommendations in the DRIs b. can help you use the advice in the Dietary Guidelines c. provides personalized food choices among a variety of food groups to help you create a balanced diet.

All options are correct.

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense? a. An orange ice pop b. An orange c. Orange-flavored punch d. Orange sherbet

An orange

What are the key principles of healthy eating?

Balance, Variety, and Moderation

By laws, what must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels?

Calories, total fat, and saturated fat

What nutrient reference level is used on the Nutrition Facts panel?

Daily Values (DV)

The tool that provides specific nutrient recommendations based on age and gender is called the:

Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)

Which of the following is the most nutrient-dense food? a. Fat-free milk b. Low-fat milk (2% fat) c. Whole milk (4% fat) d. Chocolate milk (4% fat)?

Fat-free milk

MyPlate encourages people to make half of the food on your plate________.

Fruits and vegetables

What are the food groups on my plate?

Grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and protein

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that you_______.

Maintain calorie balance over time to achieve and sustain a healthy weight and consume more nutrient-rich foods and beverages

A food label states the product contains flax, which is an excellent source of dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. What type of claim is this?

Nutrient content claim

The________ is the average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 97-98 percentage of individuals in a similar age and gender group.

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

The Estimated Average Intake (EAR) is __________.

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

A one-cup serving of pasta or vegetables is about the size of:

a woman's fist

According to the Nutrition Facts panel, a 1 cup serving of beef stew contains 35% of the DV from vitamin A. By law the manufacturer can state that the stew is _____ in vitamin A.

high

The Dietary Reference Intakes are reference values for nutrients that are designed to ________.

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

The bran cereal that you eat in the morning carries a "high-fiber" claim on its label. This is an example of a(n)____________.

nutrient content claim

All of the following are required to be included on the nutrition facts panel:

trans fat, dietary fiber, and cholesterol

A person can increase his or her consumption of nutrient-dense foods by: a. Eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains b. Eating more lean dairy and protein foods c. Limiting energy-dense foods high in solid fats and added sugars.

All of the above

ChooseMyPlate.gov encourages people to increase their consumption of: a. Fruits and vegetables; b. Whole grains; and Fat-free c. Low-fat dairy products

All of the above