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Max wants to increase his intake of vitamin C without taking a dietary supplement. When he shops for food, he reads Nutrition Facts labels. Which of the following kinds of information will help him choose foods that are the richest sources of vitamin C?
%DVs
A serving of food supplies 99 kcal from fat. Based on this information, how many grams of fat are in the serving?
11
Maria limits her sodium intake to 2.3 g/day. This amount is equivalent to
2300
A serving of food supplies 100 kcal from protein. Based on this information, how many grams of protein are in the serving?
25
Which of the following statements is true?
A diet that has variety contains many different kinds of nutritious foods.
Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high. He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, which of the following foods should he add?
Beans
Which of the following foods is a rich source of fiber?
Brown Rice
Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent four different MyPlate food groups?
Casserole made with canned tuna, green onions, noodles, and cheddar cheese
Jennifer is not aware that she has type II diabetes. Her blood sugar level remains high after a meal because her
Cells do not respond to insulin
Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?
DVs
A serving of food supplies 20 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein, 10 g fat, and 50 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?
Fat provides the most food energy.
A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate, 15 g fat, 18 g protein, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?
Fat provides the most food energy.
Match the activity of dietary fiber that is related to its health benefit:
Fiber increases satiety: Helps promote weight loss Fiber reduces cholesterol absorption and increases cholesterol excretion: Reduces cardiovascular disease risk Fiber increases fecal (stool) size and softness: Promotes colon health
Which of the following substances is the primary fuel for muscles and other cells?
Glucose
Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States?
Heart Disease
Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient
Iron
Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain, fat-free milk?
Lactose
Which of the following statements is true?
Most naturally occurring foods contain more than one nutrient
Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?
Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries and fat-free milk.
Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?
Starch
In general, food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods
Unsalted Butter
Today, Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns, 3 slices of cheese, and 10 ounces of roast beef. He also drank 3 cups of orange juice. According to MyPlate, he ate nothing from the food group that includes
Veggies
Kristan uses % DVs to help plan nutritious menus with various packaged foods. She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which of the following nutrients?
Vitamin C
Which of the following substances is not a macronutrient?
Vitamin C
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not supply any energy for the human body?
Vitamin D
A person's _____ is not a major influence for his or her food selection practices.
blood type
If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need, the excess can be
converted into fat and stored.
Sam wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 100 kcal. The soft drink contains no fiber, protein, fat, and alcohol. To obtain this value, he should
divide the number of kcal by 4.
The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of
kilocalories
Which of the following enzymes is lacking or insufficient in an individual with lactose intolerance?
lactase
All of the following are health benefits of fiber EXCEPT
lowers blood cholesterol
If you wanted to include a starchy food to your meal, which of the following foods would you add?
potatoes
Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group.
protein foods
The nutrients that provide energy are
proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
Glycogen is
the form of carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue.
Emma's usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily. To obtain 60% of her total energy intake from carbohydrates, she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily.
300
Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent four different MyPlate food groups?
Oatmeal cereal with fresh strawberries, almonds, and fat-free milk
Which of the following groups of foods is not a major food group of MyPlate?
Oils
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for the human body?
Water
How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 4 g protein, 10 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate, 130 mg vitamin C, and 120 ml water?
206
A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 100 ml water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies _____ kcal.
117
A serving of food contains 2 g carbohydrate, 16 g protein, 6 g fat, 2 mcg vitamin B12, and 60 mg iron. Based on this information, this food provides ___ kcal/serving.
126
Lisa is a 19-year-old college student who recently began experiencing symptoms of lactose intolerance. She recognizes the importance of consuming adequate dietary calcium, but does not want to further aggravate her gastrointestinal system. Select all of the dietary practices that can help Lisa meet her calcium needs without aggravating her lactose intolerance symptoms:
Eat aged cheeses and yogurt. Drink low-lactose or lactase-treated milk, such as Lactaid®. Drink calcium-fortified soy milk. Take lactase pills before eating or drinking dairy foods.
Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?
Stir-fry made with shrimp, rice, green peas, broccoli, and onions