Ch2 Dietary Guidance
1 cup
A ______ of dairy should accompany the plate
25%
A carton of ice cream states that it is reduced fat. According to the FDA's guidelines concerning nutrient claims, it must contain _____ less fat than the reference food.
desirable
A(n) ______ nutrition state occurs when body tissues have enough essential nutrients from a variety of foods to support metabolic functions
fruit
About 55% of Americans meet this MyPlate recommendation of _________
more, due to heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Americans should consume ______ seafood.
dairy
Almost 60% of the population meet this recommendation:
myocardial infarction
Another name for a heart attack is:
eating more nutrient dense foods than those foods high in fats, also matching energy intake for what you need throughout the day to function
Balance in diet is:
RDAs or AIs
Daily Values are most similar to:
Major food allergens
FALCPA is a labeling law that requires food manufacturers to clearly indicate the presence of ______ in food products.
Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act
FALCPA stands for:
200 (40% x 5 = 200)
Jon consumed 5 servings of popcorn while watching a movie. Each serving contained 40% of the daily value for sodium. He therefore consumed ______ % Daily Value for sodium from the bag of popcorn.
there are no exclusively "good" or "bad" foods
Most nutrition experts agree that:
legal definitions
Nutrient claims on food packaging must follow:
percent
Nutrient content is expressed on the Nutrition Facts food label as a(n) ________ of the Daily Value.
descending order by weight
On food labels, ingredients are listed in:
100%
Over _____% of Americans meet the recommendations for total grains
calories, saturated fats, sodium
Overconsumption of _____ is often linked to chronic disease.
moderation
Paying attention to portion size is:
60 minutes of physical activity per day
Physical activity recommendations for children and adolescents include:
MyPlate
Released by USDA in 2011 as a complement to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ______ remind(s) consumers how to build a healthy meal.
less than 10%
Sugar intake should be __________ of daily calories
dietary intakes of people that appear to be maintaining nutritional health
The Adequate Intake is based on the:
sodium, saturated fats, sugars
The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting the intake of:
food
The Dietary Guidelines were designed to help Americans meet their nutrient needs from ______
97% to 98%
The RDAs are meant to cover the nutrient needs of ________ of the healthy population
daily value
The ______ is a generic nutrient standard used on food labels.
overweight
The most recent edition of the Dietary Guidelines is designed specifically to help a person avoid becoming ______, a condition that affects more than half of American adults and is associated with development of many chronic diseases.
increases
The presence of fiber and water in foods ______ feelings of fullness after eating.
protein deficiency is not a public health concern in the United States
The protein percent Daily Value is not required on the Nutrition Facts label because:
10 - 19%
To be consider a good source of nutrients and food source must contain _________ of the nutrient
false
True or false: The serving size listed on the Nutrition Facts panel is equivalent to the MyPlate serving sizes.
anthropometric data
Weight, skinfold thickness, body circumference are measures of:
- Develop food, nutrition, and health policies and programs - Tool for health professionals to help Americans design healthy eating and activity patterns - Create nutrition education materials for the public
What are the multiple purposes of the Dietary Guidelines?
Achieve a healthy body weight before becoming pregnant
What can women do before becoming pregnant to avoid excess weight during pregnancy?
An athlete decreases his total calorie intake during the off season, when he is not as active
What is an example that illustrates the concept of dietary balance?
overconsumption of nutrients that exceeds the body's daily nutritional needs (ex. leads to potential toxicities and stomach distress)
What is overnutrition?
exceed the UL for any nutrients
When choosing a dietary supplement, avoid those for which the recommended dose would:
Adequate Intake (AI)
When there is not sufficient research evidence to set a precise RDA for a nutrient, a(n) ______ is set. This is the amount of nutrient intake assumed to be adequate based on the dietary intakes of people who appear to be maintaining nutritional health.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Which federal agency monitors food and beverage labeling in the United States?
Does not offer in-depth examination More expensive assessment is required for confirmation
Which of the following are drawbacks of using the assessment of body composition to determine nutritional status?
obesity
Which of the following is the most important health concern that informed the development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Dietary Reference Intake
With reference to nutrient standards, DRI stands for:
undernutrition
_____ is the nutritional state characterized by chronically inadequate nutrient intake that leads to failing health.
meats and sweets
______ are at the top of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, which indicates they should be eaten least frequently.
anthropometric
__________ assessment assess the size, shape and composition of the human body
moderation
Eating small portion sizes and planning your entire day's diet so that you don't overconsume any nutrients is a healthful component of the diet known as:
environmental
Educational level, living conditions, and economic status are part of the ______ assessment.
nutritional
Family health history must be carefully recorded and critically analyzed as part of a _____ assessment.
20% or more
For a food to be considered a "high" source of a nutrient, it must contain ______ of the nutrient.
- control quantity of food you eat - pay attention to what you eat - stay physically active
Health professional recommendations include:
energy
Karen would like to lose about 10 pounds. She should focus on consuming foods with low ______ density.
160%
Marty values his health, so he only snacks on granola bars that are fortified with vitamins and minerals. Each bar contains 40% of the Daily Value for vitamin A. If Marty consumes four of these snack bars each day, this will provide ________ of the daily value for Vit A
true
Nutrient claims on food labels are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
individual vitamin and mineral supplements.
Vitamin or mineral toxicity is most likely to result from consuming:
- Moderation - Balance -Variety
What are the foundations of a healthy food plan?
More expensive assessment is required for confirmation Does not offer in-depth examination
Which of the following are drawbacks of using the assessment of body composition to determine nutritional status?
variety
Choosing a number of different foods within any given food group rather than eating the same thing day after day describes a component of a healthful diet known as ______.
physical activity gender weight age
Estimated Energy Requirements take ______ into account when determining an individual's energy needs.
the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
General goals for nutrient intakes and diet composition set by the United States Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are collectively called
1/4
Grains should cover _____ of the plate
balance
If you choose mostly nutrient-dense foods instead of empty calories, you are practicing dietary ______.
double
If you eat double the serving size listed on the food label, you must ______ the % daily values and calories.
fluctuations
Imbalances lead to ______ in body weight
Nutrition Facts Panel
In addition to the product name, name and address of manufacturer, amount of product in the package, and the ingredients panel, the ______ listing certain nutrient constituents is also a mandatory element of the food label.
1/2
In the myPlate format how much of the plate do fruits and veggies cover?
biochemical assessment
In-depth nutritional health is assessed by _________
choose a variety of foods from all the food groups and within each food group
No single food provides all the nutrients the human body needs to function optimally. Each food has a distinct nutrient profile. Thus, one way to ensure nutrient adequacy is to:
heart attack
The rapid fall in heart function caused by reduced blood flow through the heart's blood vessels where often a part of the heart dies is known as:
Adequate Intake (AI)
The recommended intake of biotin (a B vitamin) is 30 micrograms per day for adults. Studies show that adults who consume this much biotin are healthy, with no evidence of deficiency or toxicity. However, the precise human requirements for biotin have not been determined experimentally. The type of nutrient standard described is:
consume less than 2300 kcal per day
What is the recommendation from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans that pertains to sodium intake?
less than 10% daily calories (for both individually)
What is the recommendation from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans that pertains to sugar and saturated fats intake?
Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)
What is used to determine the calorie needs of the average person for a specific weight, age, and sex?
serving size
What piece of information on the food label informs the consumer about the typical amount of food eaten at one time?
energy density
What term is used to describe the measurement of the calorie content of a food?
calorie content; weight
Energy density of food is determined by comparing the ______ with the ______ of food.
Choosing foods from all the food groups and subgroups, keeps diet interesting and helps gain nutrients needed across all food groups
Variety in dieting patterns is:
It is a generic standard It is used on the Nutrition Facts panel It is based on a 2000-kcal diet
What accurately describes the Daily Value?
carbs, vitamin B-6, iron, and zinc, fiber
What are the major nutrient contributions from the fruit group
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
What is the maximum chronic daily intake level of a nutrient that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects in most all people?
To evaluate a person's current dietary intake of nutrients.
What is the purpose of the Recommended Dietary Allowances?