Nutrition Midterm Review Chapter 2

B.

All of the following is true about dietary carbohydrates EXCEPT: a. Spares Protein b. Provides 9kcal/g c. Major source of energy at rest d. Prevents Ketosis

B.

An adequate diet is defined as a diet that a. provides a sufficient variety of nutrients to maintain a healthful weight and to optimize the body's metabolic processes b. provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and fiber needed to maintain a person's health. c. contains combinations of foods that provide healthful proportions of nutrients. d. is made up of foods that supply the highest level of nutrients for the lowest number of Calories

balanced diet

a diet that contains the combinations of food that provide the proper nutrient proportions

adequate diet

a diet that provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and fiber to maintain a person's health

healthful diet

a diet that provides the proper combination of energy and nutrients and is adequate, moderate, balanced, and varied

it is adequate, moderate, balanced, varied

a healthful diet contains has what 4 components?

ounce-equivalent

a serving size that is 1 ounce or equivalent to an ounce for the grains and the protein foods sections of MyPlate

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

set of principles developed by the US Department of Agriculture and US Department of Health and Human Services to assist Americans in designing a healthful diet and lifestyle

true

true/false labels may contain structure-function claims without approval by the FDA as long as they do not refer to a specific disease or symptom

statement of identity, net contents of package, ingredient list, name/address of food manufacturer, packager, or distributor, and nutrition information

what 5 components must be included on food labels?

nutrient claims and health claims

what types of claims of food labels are regulated by the FDA?

Balance Calories to maintain Weight Consume Fewer Foods and Food Components of Concern Consume More Healthful Foods and Nutrients Follow Healthy Eating Patterns

4 principles to follow established by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

A.

Empty Calories are defined as a. Calories from solid fats and added sugars that provide few or no nutrients b. the extra amount of energy a person can consume each day after meeting all essential needs through eating nutrient-dense foods. c. Calories from the water content of foods and beverages d. Calories in any portion of food larger than the serving size indicated on the packaging

Sodium, Fat, Sugars, Alcohol

Food Components of concern as identified by the dietary guidelines for Americans

Clean hands, surfaces and produce separate raw and cooked foods when shopping, storing and prepping foods cook foods to a safe temperature chill perishable foods promptly

Name the four food-safety principles emphasized bu the Dietary Guidelines

A.

On a package of crackers, the phrase reduced fat a. is an example of an FDA-approved nutrient claim b. guarantees that a food has less than 0.5g of fat per serving c. and low fat have the same meaning d. is an example of a USDA-approved health claim

A.

Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) are the: a. Average daily dietary intake level sufficient to meet the nutrition needs for the majority of the healthy population b. Average daily dietary intake level sufficient to meet the nutrition needs for half of a specific healthy population c. Highest level of the daily consumption of nutrient that does not lead to toxic effects d. Intake reference when sufficient scientific evidence is not available

A.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend which of the following? a. increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables b. consuming two alcoholic beverages per day c. choosing and preparing sodium-free foods d. following the Mediterranean diet

A.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend which of the following? a. choosing and preparing foods without added salts b. consuming two alcoholic beverages per day c. being physical active each day d. following the Mediterranean diet

D.

The Nutrient Facts Panel identifies which of the following? a. all of the nutrient and Calories in the package of food b. the Recommended Dietary Allowance for each nutrient found in the package of the food c. a footnote identifying the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for each nutrient found in the package of food d. the %DV of selected nutrients in a serving of the packaged food.

A.

The USDA food patterns recommend eating a. at least half of your grains as whole grains each day b. 6-11 servings of milk, cheese, and yogurt each day c. 200 kcal to 500 kcal of empty Calories each day d. 2-3 servings of fruit juice each day

D.

The rate of appearance of carbohydrate in blood compared to a standard (glucose isolate) is best described as the __________. a. Glycemic Load b. Glycemic Effect c. Glycemic Impact d. Glycemic Select one: Index

True

True/False About half of all Americans eat out at least once a week

False

True/False Empty Calories are the extra amount of energy a person can consume after meeting all essential needs through eating nutrient-dense foods

true

True/False by comparing the %DV between foods for any nutrient you can quickly decide which food is higher or lower in that nutrient without having to know anything about how many Calories you need

False

True/False structure-function claims on food labels must be approved by the FDA

True

True/False the USDA Food Patterns classify beans, peas, and lentils in both the vegetables group and the protein foods group

False

True/False the USDA has written a standardized definition for serving size for most foods

B.

What does it mean to choose foods for their nutrient density? a. Fat makes foods dense, and thus foods high in fat should be avoided. b. Foods with a lot of nutrients per Calorie, such as fish, are more nutritious choices than foods with fewer nutrients per Calorie, such as candy, which should be limited. c. Dense foods, such as peanut butter or chicken, are more nutritious choices than transparent foods, such as fruit juice or candy, which should be limited. d. Foods darker in color, such as whole-grain bread, should be chosen and lighter colored foods, such as white sandwich bread, should be avoided.

B

What does it mean to choose foods for their nutrient density? a. dense foods, such as peanut butter or chicken, are more nutritious choices than transparent foods such as mineral water or gelatin b. foods with a lot of nutrients per Calorie, such as fish, are more nutritious choices than food with fewer nutrients per Calorie such as candy c. Calorie-dense foods, such as cheesecake should be avoided d. fat make foods dense and thus foods high in fat should be avoided

A.

When practicing 'Healthful Ways to Eat Out' you should: a. Order your meal from the children's menu or share it with a friend b. Eat that 'yogurt parfait' at the fast food restaurant c. Order dishes with cream sauce and cheese d. Order potatoes or rice instead of steamed vegetables

A.

Which of the following Dietary Guidelines for Americans is false? a. focus on discount brand foods b. shift to more healthful food and beverage choices c. follow healthful eating patterns across the lifespan d. support healthful eating patterns for everyone

variety

eating a lot of different foods each day

moderation

eating any foods in moderate amounts, not too much and not too little

nutrient dense foods

foods that provide the highest level of nutrients for the least amount of energy (Calories)

Mediterranean Diet

low in saturated fats and refined sugars, predominant fat used for cooking and flavor is olive oil, high in fiber and rich in vitamins and minerals