NUT>Ch2 Nutrition & Diet Therapy:

- Authorized health claims and health claims based on authoritative statements are the _________.. Qualified health claims are _______ convincing; these claims are "qualified" as based on evidence that is still emerging. Structure/function claims are the ________ and will have the weakest wording.

- Strongest - Less Weakest

The FDA mandates that every packaged food be labeled with: (10)

1) The name of the food 2) The net weight of the food 3) The name and address of the manufacturer or distributor 4) A list of ingredients in descending order by weight 5) A Nutrition Facts panel, which lists total calories, calories from fat, total fat, saturated fat, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron 6) Serving sizes that are uniform among similar products 7) An indication of how a serving of the food fits into an overall daily diet 8) Uniform definitions for descriptive label terms (such as "light" and "fat-free") 9) Health claims that are accurate and science-based 10) The presence of any of eight common allergens that might be present in the food, including milk, eggs, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans

The AMDR for proteins should be _____ to _____ percent of daily calories.

10 to 35

The AMDR for fats should be ______ to ______ percent of daily calories.

20 to 35

The AMDR for carbohydrates is _____ to _______ percent of daily calories.

45 to 65

An _______ is the approximate amount of a nutrient estimated for individuals to consume in a similar age and gender group to maintain good health.

AI (Adequate Intake)

The ________ are set for the energy-containing nutrients carbohydrates, fat, and protein.

AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range)

_________ provides information, tips, and tools to help you build a healthier diet based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

ChooseMyPlate.gov

The intention of the ________ is to lower risk for chronic diseases and conditions, such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and certain cancers.

DRI's

______ are specific amounts of each nutrient needed to maintain good health, prevent chronic disease, and avoid unhealthy excesses.

DRI's (Dietary Reference Intakes)

The ________ are general reference levels for the nutrients listed on the food label.

Daily Values (DV)

The ________ is the average amount of a nutrient known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender.

EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)

The ________ is the amount of energy, or calories, you need daily.

EER (Estimated Energy Requirement )

________ claims must contain both a food or dietary compound (such as fiber) and a corresponding disease or health-related condition associated with the claim.

Health

_________ may result from not meeting nutrient needs on a long-term basis.

Malnourishment

_________, which depicts five food groups in a place setting serves as an icon to remind consumers to eat healthfully.

MyPlate

__________ claims are claims that express the level or amount of a nutrient in a product using descriptive terms (such as free, high, low, reduced, or extra lean) and are permitted within the FDA criteria.

Nutrient content

___________ is a state of having too much of a nutrient or too many calories.

Over-nutrition

_________ is an important component in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Physical activity

The ________ represents the average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of nearly all (97-98 percent) of the individuals in a similar age and gender group.

RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance )

The goal should be to meet the _______ or ______ of all nutrients, without surpassing the ____.

RDA, AI, & UL

______ claims describe how a nutrient affects the structure or function of the human body.

Structure/function

__________________ defines functional foods as whole foods that have a potentially beneficial effect on health when regularly consumed in enough quantity as part of a varied diet.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

What must, by law, list calories and calories from fat; total fat, saturated fat, and trans fat; cholesterol; sodium; total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, and sugars; protein; vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.

The Nutritional Facts Panel

The _______ is the highest amount of a nutrient that may be consumed daily without harm

UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level)

________ is a state of not meeting your nutrient needs.

Undernutrition

Healthy eating involves the principles of

balance, variety, and moderation.

Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, healthy vegetable oils, lean meat and dairy products, fish, and poultry are ___________ that contain varying amounts of phytochemicals and zoochemicals.

functional foods

A person who is overnourished can also be __________.

malnourished

The FDA allows food manufacturers to use three types of claims on food products:

nutrient content claims, health claims, and structure/function claims.

If the beneficial compound is derived from plants, it is called a ___________.

phytochemical.

The foundation of your diet should be nutrient-dense foods with little _________.

solid fats and added sugars.

If the beneficial compound is derived from animals, it is called a __________.

zoochemical