Ch.3 & 4 of basic nutrition

The standard serving size in the fruit group is equivalent to (blank) cup fruit or fruit juice and 1/2 cup of dried fruit

1

In the vegetable group (blank) cups of raw uncooked leafy greens is equivalent to one standard serving

2

To be labeled as "reduced" the product contain (blank)% less of nutrient or calories found in the reference product.

25

The EAR should meet the needs of (blank) % of healthy people in a particular life stage/gender group.

50

Which of the following dietary guides were inspired by the Food Guide Pyramid?

Asian Diet Pyramid & Mediterranean Diet Pyramid

Match the macronutrient with its AMDR

Carbohydrate: 42-65% Protein:10-35% Fat:20-35%

Match the foods with the correct category within the Exchange System

Carbohydrates: milk, fruit, vegetables Meats: cheeses, chicken, pork Fats: nuts and seeds

To establish the RDA for a nutrient, first scientists determine the nutrient's (blank) and then add a "margin of safety" so that the RDA meets the nutrient needs of 97 to 98% of healthy individuals.

EAR

(blank) calorie foods are ones that are high in solid fats and/or added sugar. They provide calories, but few to no nutrients. Some examples are cookies, cake, sodas, pizza, and candy

Empty

Your diet is likely to be nutritionally adequate if your average daily intake for each nutrient meets the nutrient's (blank) or Al value

RDA

What is the maximum chronic daily intake level of a nutrient that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects in most all people?

Tolerable Upper Intake Level

A healthy eating pattern includes:

a food intake that meets nutrient needs over time & understanding how all food and beverage consumed fit into a daily routine.

When there isn't enough research to establish a RDA, an (blank) is set.

adequate intakes

All of the following are protein rich foods that make good substitutes for meat except:

avocado

Good sources of plant proteins include

beans, nuts, and peas

The nutrition components of the Nutrition Facts panel include:

calories, protein, total fat, trans fat

Which of the following are recommendations of food components and food that the Dietary Guidelines recommend be reduced?

cholesterol intake should be less than 300 mg & reduce sodium intake to less than 2300 mg

Standards for planning nutritious diets for groups of people are called

dietary reference intakes

A way to reduce calorie intake is to eat smaller amounts of food that contain a lot of (blank) or eliminate them altogether.

empty calorie

The estimated energy requirement is based on the needs of individuals who are

healthy

Which of the following foods are included in the fruit group?

kiwi & grape

Nutrient claims on food packaging

must follow legal definitions

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans were designed to promote good health while reducing the risk of (blank) diseases

nutrient

A (blank) is the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains is defined level of nutritional health.

requirement

The nutrient categories that the Daily Values have been set for include

vitamins & several minerals

Method of formulation

RDA: nutrient recommendation backed by extensive research Al: estimated from average daily nutrient intake from population EER: based on physical activity level, height, weight, age, gender, and life stage UL: nutrient with known toxicity levels or adverse effects.

Which nutrient standard is set to meet or exceed 97.5% of the requirement for nearly all healthy Americans?

RDAs

Moderation relates to all types of foods

TRUE

The basic premise of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes which of the following statements?

The Dietary Guidelines are designed to promote good health and reduce the risk of major nutrition-related chronic health conditions.

As a marketing tool directed toward the health-conscious consumers, food manufacturers make nutrition (blank) on food products

claims

The Exchange System was originally developed to assist those with

diabetes

Enrichment

the replacement of some nutrients that are lost during processing

Ingredients are listed on the Nutrition Facts label in descending order by (blank)

weight

The recommendation for dairy is to

consume fat-free or low-fat dairy foods including yogurt, cheese, and/or fortified soy products.

It is important to keep (blank) under control so that you can eat a balanced and varied diet without consuming more calories, fat, cholesterol, sugar, and sodium than you need.

portion size

The US Department of Agriculture monitors food and beverage labeling in the US

FALSE

The abbreviation for the US federal agency that has legal oversight over food and drug products is

FDA

Which of following are ways you can balance calorie intake to manage weight?

consume fewer calories & increase physical activity

The (blank), body fat, and bones are major storage sites for vitamin D and most minerals

liver

The following are good recommendation to help build a better MyPlate

make half of your grains whole grains & focus on fruit

The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to (blank)

set general nutritional-related lifestyle recommendation & reduce the risk of nutrition-related chronic health condition

A (blank) describe the role a nutrient or dietary supplement plays in maintaining a structure, such as bone or promoting a normal function, such as digestion.

structure/function claim

Fortification

the addition of nutrients to foods that are normally not present designed the nutrient content of the food

When choosing dairy products, the recommendation to choose dairy products that are

low fat or fat free

According to MyPlate, which of the following is equivalent to a standard serving in the protein foods group

*1 egg *1 ounce of meat *1/4 cup of cooked dry beans

The Nutrition Facts panel:

*lists certain food constituents *indicates serving amounts *indicates the % Daily Value of some food constituents

To prevent unwanted weight gain one should

*stay within daily calorie needs *increase physical activity

Which of the following are true facts about the percentages of Daily Values when applied to the Nutrition Fats food label?

*the 2000-kcalorie diet allows easy comparison among similar foods. *they are based on a 2000-kcalorie diet *people requiring more or less than 2000-kcalorie must make the necessary adjustment.

The Daily Value is

*used on food labels (Nutrition Facts) *used a rough guide to compare nutrient content of foods with respect to human needs *based on a 2000kcal calorie diet *is genetic standard