Ch 2 Intro to Nutrition

Teresa's dinner includes green pepper halves stuffed with lean ground beef, brown rice, and tomato sauce; a side of buttered corn; and a glass of skim milk. What would you add to make Teresa's meal resemble MyPlate?

1 cup of diced watermelon

The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting the intake of added sugars to less than ______ percent of total calories per day.

10

According to the Dietary Guidelines, Americans should limit their sodium intake to less than

2300 milligrams per day

Physical activity recommendations for children and adolescents include

60 minutes of physical activity per day.

A(n) ______ nutritional status occurs when body tissues have enough essential nutrients from a variety of foods to support metabolic functions.

Adequate

Choose the statements that accurately describe the current eating patterns in the United States compared to the MyPlate recommendations.

Approximately 90% of the population does not eat adequate amounts of vegetables. Almost 55% of the population meets the MyPlate recommendation for protein foods. Almost 90% of the population does not meet their requirement for dairy.

Which of the following dinner menus cover all of the food groups illustrated by MyPlate?

Bean burrito, lettuce, tomato salad with oil, vinegar dressing, a cup of yogurt, and an apple Bean burrito, lettuce, tomato salad with oil and vinegar dressing, a glass of milk, and an apple

The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to consume more dark-green or orange vegetables because they are rich sources of vitamin A. Knowing this, which foods in the vegetables group are good sources of vitamin A?

Carrots Sweet potatoes Spinach

What are the foundations of a healthy food plan?

Choose a variety of foods from all food groups. Meet your nutrient needs primarily from foods. Pay attention to portion size.

Excess consumption of sodium, calories, and saturated fat leads to ______ diseases.

Chronic

Identify the key recommendation from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans that pertains to sodium intake.

Consume less than 2300 milligrams of sodium per day.

Choose the multiple purposes of the Dietary Guidelines.

Create nutrition education materials for the public Develop food, nutrition, and health policies and programs Tool for health professionals to help Americans design healthy eating and activity patterns

How do the Dietary Guidelines recommend that overweight Americans manage weight?

Decrease food intake if calorie intake is excessive. Monitor body weight over time. Calculate how many calories are needed to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

An optimal nutrition state can be achieved by following the ______.

Dietary Guidelines

What term is used to describe the measurement of the calorie content of a food?

Energy density

How do typical American dietary patterns compare to the Dietary Guidelines?

Exceed the limits for sodium intake Exceed the limits for added sugars intake Exceed the recommendations for refried grains intake

True or false: The Nutrition Facts Label is updated about every two years.

False

True or false: The United States Department of Agriculture monitors food and beverage labeling in the U.S.

False

Which are nutrition components that must appear on the Nutrition Facts food label?

Fiber Calories Carbohydrates

Which federal agency monitors food and beverage labeling in the United States?

Food and Drug Administration

Why is the percent Daily Value for protein omitted from the Nutrition Facts food label?

It would be necessary to know the protein quality of a food which is expensive to determine. Protein is not a public health concern for the majority of people.

______ are at the top of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, which indicates they should be eaten least frequently.

Meats and sweets

Which of the following components are optional on the Nutrition Facts panel of a food label?

Monounsaturated fat Polyunsaturated fat Magnesium

A food that provides a lot of nutrients without a lot of calories is considered

Nutrient dense

The most recent edition of the Dietary Guidelines are designed specifically to help a person avoid becoming ______, a condition that affects more than half of American adults and is associated with development of many chronic diseases.

Overweight

Which of the following statements best summarizes the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

To promote adequate nutritional status and good health, and to reduce the risk of major nutrition-related, chronic health conditions.

Identify the dietary principles emphasized by the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid.

Use olive oil and other plant oils as the main sources of fat in the diet. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Consume a variety of minimally processed foods.

What are some changes you can make to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables?

Vary your vegetables to consume a rainbow of colors. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Focus on whole fruits.

Adults should participate in 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity ______ activity each week.

aerobic

Energy density of food is determined by comparing the ______ with the ______ of food.

calorie content; weight

Variety in the diet means

choosing foods from various food groups. choosing different foods within a given food group (e.g. subgroups).

The 2020-2025 edition of the Dietary Guidelines advises Americans to ______.

consume less sodium follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage consume more fruits and vegetables

What are the five subgroups of vegetables?

dark green, red and orange, legumes, starchy, other

Assessing your current dietary pattern could help you

evaluate your overall calorie intake compared to your estimated energy requirement. identify inadequate intakes of MyPlate food groups, such as fruits or vegetables. identify inadequate intakes of micronutrients, such as calcium.

Which food group occupies slightly more than one-fourth of MyPlate?

grains

Vitamin or mineral toxicity is most likely to result from consuming

individual vitamin and mineral supplements.

An excellent way to manage weight is to ______

know how many calories you need each day

FALCPA is a labeling law that requires food manufacturers to clearly indicate the presence of ______ in food products.

major food allergens

Which allergens must be labeled on a food label if it is contained in the food?

milk, eggs, and fish wheat and soybeans crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, and peanuts

Eating in __ requires paying attention to portion sizes and planning your daily eating pattern.

moderation

Nutrient claims on food packaging

must follow legal definitions.

Moderation requires ______.

planning your daily eating pattern paying attention to portion sizes of foods

Modified MyPlate food plans are available for ______.

preschoolers pregnant or breastfeeding mothers weight loss

"Our patented Fat Buster System is guaranteed to take 2 inches off your waistline in the first week!" This claim could be identified as suspicious because it

promises a quick fix.

New rules for the Nutrition Facts label are designed to

promote healthier eating. combat obesity. help consumers make informed decisions about the foods they eat.

The protein percent Daily Value is not required on the Nutrition Facts label because

protein deficiency is not a public health concern in the United States.

To decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease, Americans should ______ their intake of saturated fat, trans fat, and added sugars.

reduce

Which of the following categories of health claims is NOT approved by the Food and Drug Administration?

structure/function claims

The Nutrition Facts label must include saturated fat, trans fat, and __ fat, all related to the fat content in the food.

total

What will my diet lack, if I eat healthy food choices from each food group, but I eat the same thing every day?

variety

Which are examples of undernutrition?

vitamin B deficiency iron deficiency

The Dietary Guidelines recommend that Americans consume more

whole grains. seafood. fruits and vegetables.