Chapter 3

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How frequently are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans updated?

5 years

Which Dietary Reference Intake is used when there is not enough information about a nutrient to set a specific requirement? OR Which of the Dietary Reference Values assumes a population's average daily intake of a nutrient is adequate because no deficiency diseases are present?

Adequate intakes

The FDA _____ require dietary supplement manufacturers or sellers to provide evidence that labeling claims are accurate or truthful before they appear on product containers.

Does not

Which of the following pieces of information is required on most foods sold in stores?

Ingredients listed in descending order by weight Product name Amount of product in the package Name and address of manufacturer

To make up for his poor diet, Scott has started taking a few different multivitamins everyday. Which standard should Scott research before continuing to take his supplements?

UL

According to the Dietary Guidelines, a healthy eating pattern includes ______.

foods from all five food groups and oils limiting added sugars and sodium limiting saturated fats and trans fats

Choose the focus point that is not included in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

increase meat intake

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) made the following recommendations for the development of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A healthy diet for Americans should contain

more seafood, legumes, and nuts. more low-or nonfat dairy products. fewer refined grains, red and processed meats, less sodium, and less sugar.

AMDRs are designed to

reduce the risk of diet-related chronic diseases. provide a range of intakes to promote adequate macronutrient intake.

dairy meat and meat substitutes grains vegetables

-Yogurt -legumes -rice pilaf -v8 juice

According to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC), healthy eating patterns should

-be flexible so food choices can be varied and individualized. -meet a person's preferences, medical needs, and economic situation.

What standard is set by the FNB to indicate ranges of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intakes that provide adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals and may reduce the risk of diet-related chronic disease?

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges

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

RDAs

The main purpose of the Nutrition Facts label includes which of the following?

To help consumers determine ingredients. To help consumers learn more about the nutrition content of the foods. To help consumers compare energy content.

What is the main purpose of the Nutrition Facts label?

To help consumers learn more about the nutrition content of the foods

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

To improve the health of all Americans age two and older.

True or false: The percent DVs are designed to help consumers compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices

True

Which of the following information is required on the new Nutrition Label?

Vitamin D Added sugar

The label on a jar of baby food lists the following ingredients, in this order: water, carrots, ground turkey, rice flour, wheat flour, peas, potato flour, onion powder." Which ingredient is most abundant, by weight, in the product?

Water

What are two items on the new Nutrition Facts label that appear in bold and a larger type for increased emphasis?

calories serving size

According to the USDA, the major food groups are ______.

protein-rich foods grains vegetables fruits dairy

If a supplement includes a structure/function claim and the FDA questions the safety of the claim, the manufacturer must ______.

provide the agency with evidence that the product is safe

The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to ______.

set general nutritional-related lifestyle recommendations reduce the risk of nutrition-related chronic health conditions

The Estimated Energy Requirement is used to determine the caloric needs of the average person after considering which of the following data?

Weight Sex Physical activity pattern Height

Which of the following are true about the use of the nutrient standards that have been established?

Without taking supplements, the risk of a toxicity is small RDAs are used to develop the Daily Values

The Dietary Reference Intake that is set to meet the needs of 50% of healthy people at a particular life-stage is called the

Estimated Average Requirement

Fruits, vegetables, protein foods, grains, and dairy are the food groups included in

Myplate

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

False

Which mineral is not required on the new Nutrition Fact label? Fluoride Calcium Sodium Iron

Fluoride

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

Food and Drug Administration

Which of the following Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges is incorrect? protein, 10-35% of total energy intake fat, 20-25% of total energy intake carbohydrate, 45-65% of total energy intake

fat, 20-25% of total energy intake


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