Chapter 3 Intro to Nutrition

The EAR should meet the needs of ____ percent of healthy people in a particular life stage/gender group.

50

Which of the following is an example of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin C?

90 mg/day for males and 75 mg/day for females ages 19 through 50 years

The Recommended Dietary Allowances will meet the nutrient needs of ______ of all healthy people in a specific life-stage group.

97-98%

The general requirements that must be met before a health claim can be made for a food product include which of the following?

A single serving of the food product cannot contain more than 13 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 60 mg cholesterol, or 480 mg sodium.

Which Dietary Reference Intake is used when there is not enough information about a nutrient to set a specific requirement?

Adequate intakes

Match the macronutrient with its AMDR.

Carbohydrates -> 45-65% Protein -> 10-35% Fat -> 20-35%

Identify the foods that are recommended in abundance by the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid.

Vegetables, grains, and fruits

A health claim could be included on ______.

a food with 19% of DV for vitamin A

The traditional Asian dietary pattern is lacking in _____.

calcium-rich foods

The history of the nutrition plans issued by the USDA in the United States can be traced back to the ______.

early 20th century

In the protein-rich food group, choose foods that are classified as protein-rich AND non-meat.

eggs, beans, and nuts. tofu and seeds.

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

false

Which of the following is an acceptable structure/function claim?

fiber maintains bowel regularity

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

fruits dairy grains protein-rich foods vegetables

UI

highest amount of daily nutrient intakes unlikely to cause adverse health effects

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

increase meat intake

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes recommendations from ______ to older adults, and for women during _______

infants, pregnancy

The traditional Native American diet was ____ in sodium and fat and ____ in fiber.

low, high

RDA (recommended daily allowance)

nutrient intake recommendation set to meet the needs of nearly all individuals of a given age and gender

AI

nutrient intake recommendation set when research is not sufficient to determine RDA

Foods that are produced without the use of antibiotics, hormones, or synthetic fertilizers or pesticides are called

organic foods

What is often used to season traditional Asian diets?

peppers and sesame seeds ginger root, garlic, and scallions soy sauce and rice wine

Choose examples of plant foods that are often incorporated into Mexican meals.

plantains and cactus leaves chayote cherimoya and jicama

enrichment

replaces some of the nutrients that foods lose during refining

Which of the following is NOT required on the Supplement Facts label?

structure-function claim

fortification

the addition of nutrients to food, such as adding calcium to orange juice

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

true

When the body is recovering from illness, it

withdraws nutrients from storage

Which religions encourage fasting in some form?

hindu and islam

When was the food guide introduced based on the RDAs for the general public use?

1943

The _________ population is now the largest ethnic minority group in the U.S.

Latino

Corn, beans, chili peppers, avocados, and papayas are the mainstays of the _____ diet.

Mexican

Most milk in the United States is fortified with which of the following vitamins?

Vitamin A and D

Most fruit is a good source of which vitamin?

Vitamin C

Cod liver oil is a rich source of

Vitamin D

Oils are often good sources of ______.

Vitamin E and essential fatty acids

When a food is labeled organic, farmers do not use ______ in the foods production.

antibiotics hormones genetic improvements ionizing radiation

Nutrient claims on food packaging _____.

are designed to address amounts of nutrients.

Most vegetables are rich sources of all of the following except ______.

calories

The Exchange System (now referred to as Choose Your Foods) was originally developed to assist people with ______.

diabetes

To help health professionals evaluate the nutritional adequacy of diets and plan nutritious diets for healthy people, nutrition experts have established the ______.

dietary reference intakes

Most fruits are

good sources of phytochemicals. good sources of potassium and folate. low in fat.

In addition to the product name, name and address of the manufacturer, amount of product in the package, and the ingredients panel, the ______ must list certain nutrients.

nutrition facts panel

Currently using the term natural on a food label means that the foods do not contain added color, artificial flavors, or other synthetic substances, which is an example of a ______.

standard of identity

Examples of African Heritage foods include ______.

sweet potato pie, and black-eyed peas

Match the part of the hand and the serving size it estimates.

tip of thumb -> one tablespoon palm of hand -> 3 ounces knuckle of two fingers -> 1/2 cup

The highest average amount of a nutrient that is unlikely to harm most people when consumed daily is called the

tolerable upper intake level

True or false: The estimated energy requirement is based on the needs of healthy individuals.

true