NUT10 dietary guidelines

Diet related chronic diseases in the united states

-cardiovascular disease -hypertension -diabetes -cancer -osteoporosis

Which of the following are NOT on the list of top five sources of calories for Americans?

-fruit -veggies -whole grains

Which of the following is true about the Dietary Guidelines?

-issued every 5 years by the US department of agriculture and the US department of health and human services -based on latest scientific evidence from diet-health research

Which of the following is/are nutrient-dense foods?

-liver (iron, B12) -oranges (water soluble fiber, vitamin C) -brown rice -kale (folate and water insoluble fiber) -low fat plain yogurt (calcium and protein) -eggs (protein and vitamin D)

According to the MyPlate recommendations, which of the following key nutrients can a variety of lean protein sources provide?

-protein -B vitamins -iron -fiber

According to the Dietary Guidelines, a healthy eating pattern includes promoting the consumption of

-veggies -fruits -healthful oils -whole grains -lean protein sources

Which of the following are risk factors for heart disease?

-waist circumference greater than 40 inches for a male -LOW HDL -HIGH LDL -high blood pressure

three key terms of the DGA

1. eating patterns 2. nutrient dense 3. variety

Five US dietary guidelines

1. follow healthy eating pattern across lifespan 2. focus on variety, nutrient density and amount 3. limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium 4. shift to healthier food and beverage choices 5. support healthy eating patterns for all

The three key rationales of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are to:

1. maintain healthy weight 2. promotion of overall health 3. prevention of diet related chronic diseases

According to the Dietary Guidelines, the goal is to reduce consumption of saturated fat to less than ____% of total calories.

10%

The MyPlate recommendations are to aim for at least _____ cups of fruit daily.

2

The MyPlate recommendations are to aim for at least _____ cups of vegetables daily.

2.5

Daily value per serving guidelines (what is high and what is low)

5% or less of DV per serving is low, 20% or more of DV per serving is high

The Daily Value for added sugars is less than _____.

50 g/day

The Daily Value for added sugars is less than ______.

50 g/day

Close to half of our added sugar intake comes from

Beverages, which include soft drinks, fruit drinks, sports and energy drinks, sweetened coffee and tea, and certain alcoholic drinks, contribute to most of our added sugar intake (about 50%!). Snacks and sweets are the second largest source of added sugar at 31%. Dairy contributes about 5%, and fruits and fruit juices, as well as vegetables, only contribute about 1% of sources of added sugar. Protein foods contribute 0% of added sugar.

A federal symbol that serves as a reminder to build healthy eating patterns by making healthy choices across food groups is

MyPlate

What does the Daily Value represent for various nutrients?

Need 100% of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium, and vitamin D

Diet and physical activity play a role in the development of certain chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer (T/F)

TRUE

Many Americans do not consume enough of this key nutrient: _________________. It is commonly found in almost all dairy products.

calcium (need 2-3 cups per day)

Daily value for -fat -saturated fat -cholesterol -total carb -fiber -added sugars -sodium -protein

fat: 65 g sat fat: 20 g chol: 300 mg total carb: 300 g fiber: 25 g added sugar: 50 g sodium: 2400 mg protein: 50 g

Guidelines for physical activity

for adults: 150 minutes per week for kids: 60 min per day

Most of our saturated fat intake comes from

mixed dishes such as burgers

How is the nutrition information presented on a Nutrition Facts panel - per package or per serving?

per serving, usually packages contain more than one serving

According to the Dietary Guidelines, the goal is to reduce consumption of added sugars to less than ____% of total calories.

should be less than 10% of total calories

Why are calories enlarged and bolded on the label?

to force consumers to look at calories right off the bat (in order to avoid consuming too many calories) 400 + calories per serving is HIGH 100 calories per serving is moderate

What information is provided about fat and why is this information provided?

total fat, saturated fat, and trans fat

Over half of the U.S. population is recommended to consume less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day.

true, to reduce risk for hypertension