Nutrition

Choose the multiple purposes of the Dietary Guidelines.

-Create nutrition education materials for the public -Tool for health professionals to help Americans design healthy eating and activity patterns -Develop food, nutrition, and health policies and programs

Teresa's dinner includes green pepper halves stuffed with lean ground beef, brown rice, and tomato sauce; a side of buttered corn; and a glass of skim milk. What would you add to make Teresa's meal resemble MyPlate?

1 cup of diced watermelon

Sean's lunch consists of roasted turkey on whole wheat bread with mayonnaise, a cup of diced peaches, and a can of lemon-lime sparkling water. How could Sean modify his meal to include all five MyPlate food groups?

Add some sliced cucumbers to his meal. Choose 1 cup of milk instead of the can of sparkling water.

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 a(n)

Adequate Intake.

Which of the following statements are consistent with advice from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?

Adults should perform 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. Children should engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day.

Which of the following examples illustrates the concept of dietary balance?

An athlete decreases his total calorie intake during the off season, when he is not as active.

Which are nutrition components that must appear on the Nutrition Facts food label?

Calories Fiber Carbohydrates

Identify the dietary principles emphasized by the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid.

Consume a variety of minimally processed foods. Use olive oil and other plant oils as the main sources of fat in the diet. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Identify the key recommendation from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans that pertains to sodium intake.

Consume less than 2300 milligrams of sodium per day.

What is used to determine the calorie needs of the average person for a specific weight, age, and sex?

Estimated Energy Requirement

How do typical American diets compare to the Dietary Guidelines?

Exceed limits for sodium intake Exceed limits for intake of added sugars Exceed recommendations for refined grains intake

True or false: A healthful dietary pattern requires people to give up their favorite foods.

False

Which federal agency monitors food and beverage labeling in the United States?

Food and Drug Administration

Select limitations of using the MyPlate icon as a standalone guide to healthy eating.

It does not illustrate snacks between meals. It does not illustrate which foods to choose within each food group. It does not provide guidance on overall calorie intake.

______ are at the top of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, which indicates they should be eaten least frequently.

Meats and sweets

Released by USDA in 2011 as a complement to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ______ remind(s) consumers how to build a healthy meal.

MyPlate

Which of the following is the most important health concern that informed the development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Obesity

Select background factors that are important to consider when conducting an evaluation of nutritional health.

Social history Economic status Health literacy level Medical history Current medications

The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to consume more dark-green or orange vegetables because they are rich sources of vitamin A. Knowing this, which foods in the vegetables group are good sources of vitamin A?

Sweet potatoes Carrots Spinach

Which statement is true about the aim of the Dietary Guidelines?

They are not intended for treating disease.

Which of the following statements best summarizes the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

To promote adequate nutritional status and good health, and to reduce the risk of major nutrition-related, chronic health conditions.

According to the Dietary Guidelines, Americans should switch from whole milk to low-fat or fat-free milk and other dairy products.

True

_____ is the nutritional state characterized by chronically inadequate nutrient intake that leads to failing health.

Undernutrition

Which of the following are characteristics of a healthy dietary pattern?

Variety Moderation Balance

Which food group covers half the plate providing dense sources of nutrients and phytochemicals?

Vegetables and fruits

Choose the interactive tools available at ChooseMyPlate.gov to help consumers learn about the Dietary Guidelines.

What's Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl USDA's 10 Tips Nutrition Education Series

A desirable nutrition state occurs when body tissues have enough essential nutrients from ______ of foods to support metabolic functions.

a variety

Typical Americans need to reduce their intake of

added sugars.

Choose the factors that determine the correct amount of calories you should consume each day.

age height weight

If you choose mostly nutrient-dense foods instead of empty calories, you are practicing dietary ______.

balance

Dark green vegetables include

broccoli. spinach. kale.

With reference to a healthy dietary pattern, variety means

choosing different foods within a given food group (e.g. subgroups). choosing foods from various food groups.

The Dietary Guidelines urge Americans to decrease

consumption of sodium.

A(n) ______ nutrition state occurs when body tissues have enough essential nutrients from a variety of foods to support metabolic functions.

desirable

Undernutrition occurs when nutrient intake

does not meet nutrient needs of the body.

The absence of ______ from the MyPlate icon draws criticism from some experts in nutrition and health.

energy requirements serving sizes

When choosing a dietary supplement, avoid those for which the recommended dose would

exceed the UL for any nutrients.

Chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, are linked to

excess calorie intake.

Overconsumption of _____ is often linked to chronic disease.

folate Reason: Folate is a water-soluble vitamin. Risk of toxicity is low.

The MyPlate icon reminds consumers

how to build a healthy meal. to incorporate fruits and vegetables into meals.

Vitamin or mineral toxicity is most likely to result from consuming

individual vitamin and mineral supplements.

The Dietary Guidelines advise Americans to

maintain a healthy body weight. consume less sodium. consume more fruits and vegetables.

Small changes a person can make to start creating a healthier eating style include

making half your grains whole grains. moving to low-fat and fat-free dairy. making half your plate fruits and vegetables.

Eating small portion sizes and planning your daily eating pattern so that you don't overconsume any nutrients is a healthful component of the diet known as

moderation.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Americans should consume ______ seafood.

more

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.

overweight

Moderation requires

paying attention to portion sizes of foods. avoiding megadoses of nutrients.

Overnutrition may result from

prolonged consumption of more nutrients than the body needs.

To reduce risk for cardiovascular disease, Americans should ______ their intake of saturated fat, trans fat, and added sugars.

reduce

The Dietary Guidelines recommend that Americans consume more

seafood. fruits and vegetables. whole grains.

Overconsumption of _____ is often linked to chronic disease.

sodium saturated fat calories

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

the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

ChooseMyPlate.gov offers in-depth information regarding

the Dietary Guidelines.

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 ______.

variety

Choosing the right amount of calories to consume is based on age, sex, height, and

weight.