DHN 212 chapter 3

Which of the following statements is true? Nutrition Facts labels provide information about amounts of ingredients in product recipes. Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes. If you do not consume 100% of the Daily Values for nutrients, you have a high risk of developing nutritional-deficiency disorders. The Nutrition Facts panel displays the amount of phytochemicals in a serving of the food.

A

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutritional contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices? ULs AIs % DVs RDAs

% DVs

According to Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010, most healthy people who are less than 51 years of age should limit their sodium intake to _____ mg/day.

2300

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that the chips are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide _____ gram(s) of fat or less per serving.

3

According to MyPlate, Erika should consume 3 cups of milk daily. She prefers eating plain yogurt to drinking milk. How much plain yogurt can she eat to meet her plan's recommendation for milk and milk products? 5 cups 3 cups 2 cups 4 cups

3 cups

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile. Based on this information, she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formula. DRIs Dietary Guidelines (2010 version) MyPlate Exchange lists

A

What is the name of the tool at www.choosemyplate.gov that you can use to assess daily energy and food group needs, and record and monitor daily diet and physical activity habits? SuperTracker Exchange System MyPlate Diet Analysis 2.0

A

A diet that supplies adequate amounts of nutrients prevents ______. A. saturation of cells with nutrients B. nutrient-deficiency disorders C. storage of fat-soluble vitamins in body fat D. storage of minerals in bone

B

Which of the following statements is true? A. According to Mormon dietary laws, pork and pork by-products are forbidden as food. B. The traditional Asian diet contains high amounts of milk and milk products. C. Jewish dietary laws forbid the use of alcohol. D. The traditional Mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional American diet.

D

A nutrient requirement is the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a defined level of nutritional health. True False

True

To establish a nutrient's RDA, nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

a margin of safety amount

A refined grain product that has iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid added to replace amounts lost during processing has been ____________. enriched supplemented enhanced fortified

enriched

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group

protein

Which of the following topics is one of the five key components of Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010? Building healthy eating patterns Using Nutrition Facts panels to make wise choices Eating more calcium-rich foods Avoiding junk foods

B

Which of the following recommendations is an overarching concept of Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010? A. Increase your intake of vitamins and minerals B. Reduce your intake of salt to lower your risk of hypertension C. Focus on consuming nutrient-dense foods and beverages D. Incorporate whole grains into half of your meals

C

Which of the following statements is true? A. A group of scientists at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics developed the DRIs. B. Recommended Dietary Allowances meet the nutrient needs of 50% of healthy people. C. The adult AMDR for carbohydrates is 45 to 65% of total energy intake. D. Nutrient requirements are the same, regardless of a person's age or sex.

C

You are planning a party for a group of college students. Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish, Islamic, and Mormon religions. Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party? Crackers topped with slices of smoked ham Beer Meatless bean dip Cheeseburgers

meatless bean dip

Which of the following statements is true? A. According to MyPlate, foods that provide empty calories should be avoided. B. Most food guides classify eggs in the protein foods group. C. Olives, salmon, and avocados are sources of unhealthy solid fats. D. Food guides generally classify butter in the food group that includes milk and eggs.

B

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent all MyPlate food groups? Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries, blueberries, wheat germ, and fat-free milk Salad made with hard-cooked eggs, grapes, leaf lettuce, cooked pasta, and cheddar cheese Sandwich made with Swiss cheese, cooked ham, mayonnaise, and two slices of buttered whole-wheat bread Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt, fat-free milk, orange juice, wheat germ, and fresh peaches

B

Which of the following statements is true? People can calculate their vitamin and mineral intakes by using the Exchange System. "Carbohydrate counting" is a component of the Exchange System. The Exchange System can be used to estimate the carbohydrate content of foods. The Exchange System and MyPlate use the same food groups.

C