Chapter 2

According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR), protein should comprise what percentage of daily kilocalories

10-35%

According to the USDA MyPlate guidance system, 3 ounces of cheese is considered equivalent to

2 cups of dairy

A woman's palm represents approximately ____ ounces of cooked meat, chicken, or fish

3

Specific amounts of each nutrient that one needs to consume to maintain good health are

Dietary Reference Intakes (DR!s)

Who regulates the labeling on all packaged foods

FDA

Healthy eating involves the key principles of

balance, variety, moderation

Which of the following foods are most nutrient dense Carrot chicken soft drinks whole milk

carrot (high in nutrients but low in energy kcal)

Food labels list ingredients in

descending order of predominance by weight

When planning meals using the exchange system,

foods can be exchanged within groups to increase variety

"Soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol" is an example of a

health claim

Foods that are high in calories but low in weight or volume are called

high-energy-dense foods (chips)

The exchange system is based on the kilocalories and ______ of foods

macronutrients

"low sodium" is an example of a

nutrient content claim

If you are trying to maintain your weight, your best option would be to choose foods that are

nutrient dense

Foods that are high in nutrients and low in kilocalories are

nutrient-dense foods

are considered to be both nutrient-dense and energy dense spinach nuts potato chips apples

nuts

Perceiving larger portions of food as appropriate sizes is termed

portion distortion

The MyPlate icon is a visual representation of the concept of

proportionality

The claim "calcium builds strong bones" is an example of a

structure/function claim

A diet that contains a mixture of all foods groups is following the principle of

variety