Nutrition CH2

A healthful diet ________. -provides adequate nutrients and energy. -contains no more than 2,000 kilocalories. -contains no sweets, fats, or salty foods. -contains only a few select food items.

provides adequate nutrients and energy.

Calories from solid fats and/or added sugars provide few or no nutrients are termed _______. -Dietary Guidelines for Americans -percent Daily Values. -empty calories. -nutrient-dense foods.

empty calories.

The percent Daily Values on a nutrition facts label are based on a _______kilocalorie diet. -3,500 -15,000 -2,000 -2,500

2,000

Which of the following statements below about serving sizes in the USDA Food Guide is TRUE? -A serving size is always equal to one ounce for all food groups. -A single serving of meat is 3.5 oz. -A serving size in the USDA Food Guide might not be equal to a serving size defined on a food label. -A whole hamburger bun equals one serving of grains.

A serving size in the USDA Food Guide might not be equal to a serving size defined on a food label.

You are having some packaged macaroni and cheese as part of your lunch. According to the nutrition facts label, a serving size is 2.5 oz or 71g. Lower on the label, you read: Total Carbohydrate 46g, 15%. Which of the following statements is TRUE? -If you consume 2.5 oz of this food, you will have consumed 15% of your Daily Value of carbohydrates for one meal. -If you consume 2.5 oz of this food, you will have consumed 15% of your Daily Value of carbohydrates for the day. -If you consume one serving of this food, you will have me the MyPyramid requirment for dairy for the day. -If you consume 46 grams of this food, you will have consumed 15% of your Daily Value of carbohydrates for the day.

If you consume 2.5 oz of this food, you will have consumed 15% of your Daily Value of carbohydrates for one meal.

Which of the following statements is FALSE? -Potassium is linked to healthy blood pressure. -Limiting processed meats such as sausage and bacon in your diet is one way to decrease sodium intake. -Sodium and potassium are both essential to health in appropriate amounts. -Potassium is essential for health, but sodium should be avoided completely.

Potassium is essential for health, but sodium should be avoided completely.

Which statement is FALSE about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? -The guidelines are updated every 5 years -The guidelines recommend drinking alcohol in moderation, or not at all. -The guidelines do not include recommendations for physical exercise -The guidelines were developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The guidelines do not include recommendations for physical exercise

A food label ingredient list reads: wheat flour, vegetable shortening, sugar, salt, and cornstarch. What item would be found in the LOWEST quantity in this food? -cornstarch -sugar -wheat flour -salt

cornstarch

MyPlate was NOT intended to help Americans _______. -eat in moderation. -personalize their eating plans. -eat only a select number of kinds of foods. -consume the right proportion of food from each food group.

eat only a select number of kinds of foods.

Which of the following is the MOST nutrient-dense food? -cheddar cheese -chocolate cake with frosting -fresh spinach -ground beef

fresh spinach

If a food is described as "reduced fat" on a food label, it _______. -has at least 75% less fat than its reference food. -has at least 25% less fat than its reference food. -is part of a balanced diet. -has no more than 3 grams of fat per serving.

has at least 25% less fat than its reference food.

Your friend seeks your advice on consuming empty Calories. If you base your advice on USDA recommendations, you would tell your friend to ________. -avoid them at all costs -eat empty Calories before noon. -limit intake to two to three servings daily. -limit empty Calories to a small number that fits his or her Calorie and nutrient needs

limit empty Calories to a small number that fits his or her Calorie and nutrient needs

Drinking in moderation is defined as _______ by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. -no more than one alcoholic drink per day for woman, and two for men -there is no amount of defined alcohol consumption in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans -no more than 15 alcoholic drinks per week for men and women -no more than one alcoholic drink per day for men and women

no more than one alcoholic drink per day for woman, and two for men

To successfully follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, all of the following should be considered EXCEPT which option? -consistently choosing nutrient-dense foods -keeping a Calorie intake within daily energy needs -limiting foods and beverage high in added sugar -planning a carefully detailed diet to make sure all nutrient needs are met every day

planning a carefully detailed diet to make sure all nutrient needs are met every day

You are planning a meal that includes a hamburger on a bun, cole slaw, and French fries. To improve the nutrient density, the best choice would be ______. -pork tenderloin, broccoli, brown rice, and strawberries -spare ribs, cheesy potatoes, cornbread, and chocolate pudding -fried fish, baked beans, white dinner roll, and vanilla ice cream -fried chicken, macaroni, salad, biscuit, and canned peaches

pork tenderloin, broccoli, brown rice, and strawberries

An adequate diet ________. -contains no more than 1,000 kilocalories per day -provides just enough energy to keep a person alive. -contains at least 3,000 kilocalories per day. -provides enough energy, nutrients, and fiber to maintain health.

provides enough energy, nutrients, and fiber to maintain health

You have decided to eat more healthfully, but usually go out once a week to eat with your friends. What is one good strategy for eating out in a healthful way? -ordering a meat dish that is breaded -sharing an entree with a friend -order an appetizer so you will be less likely to eat as much of your entree -you should never eat out

sharing an entree with a friend

When determining the amounts of foods to eat from each group in the USDA food patterns, you should keep in mind that ________. -the recommended amounts are the same for all food groups to maintain consistency. -the recommended amounts will vary, depending on age, gender, and activity level. -food labels should always be used as guidelines for serving sizes. -you can eat the same foods every day, as long as you are selecting from all food groups.

the recommended amounts will vary, depending on age, gender, and activity level.

MyPlate recommends _________. -including 1 cup of dairy on a daily basis. -drinking a lot of fruit juices to satisfy the recommended daily amount of fruits. -that 1/3 of the foods you eat are from the grains group be whole grains. -varying the proteins you eat to include beans, nuts, and seeds.

varying the proteins you eat to include beans, nuts, and seeds.

For lunch, you had two pieces of whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, apple juice, and yogurt. Which food group was missing from your meal? -meats -grains -vegetables -fruits

vegetables