Ch. 2 Planning a Healthy Diet
Which of the following is an expression of the nutrient density of a food?
0.01 mg iron per kcalorie
How much fruit juice (100%) is equivalent to 1 cup of fresh fruit?
1 cup
Which of the following is NOT the same as fat-free milk?
1%
The enrichment of grain products in the United States was initiated in the
1940s
Population groups such as sedentary older men, sedentary younger women, and active older women have a daily energy need (kcalories) of approximately
2000.
A food that provides 100 mg of magnesium and 25 kcal in a serving has a magnesium density (mg per kcal) of
4
Approximately what minimum percentage of all grains consumed by a person should be whole grains?
50
Approximately how many years have grain products been subject to nutrient enrichment legislation?
70
By law, a serving size on beverage food labels is
8 fluid ounces.
Consider the following menu from the point of view of the USDA Food Patterns. Breakfast: 2 eggs, 1 tsp margarine, 2 slices enriched white bread, 1 c whole milk, coffee Lunch: 2 oz tuna fish, lettuce, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 slices enriched white bread, 1 apple Supper: 3 oz hamburger meat, 1 oz cheese, 1/2 c cooked rice, 1/2 c carrots, coffee Which of the following describes the nutritional value of the fruits and vegetables in this menu?
A source of vitamin C is marginal
According to nutrition labeling laws, what two minerals must be listed on the package label as a percent Daily Value?
Calcium and iron
Food labels express the nutrient content in relation to a set of standard values known as the
Daily Values.
In food exchange lists, to what group are olives assigned?
Fat
Which of the following is an enrichment nutrient for grains?
Folate
Which of the following foods supplies only discretionary kcalories?
Grape jelly, butter, low fat milk...
What is the assessment tool designed to measure how well a diet meets the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines?
Healthy Eating Index
Which of the following is among the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Increase physical activity
Which of the following is a characteristic of a macrobiotic diet?
It represents a way of life rather than just a way of eating
Which of the following is a major criticism of the use of the MyPlate educational tool?
It treats all foods within a single group the same
Which of the following foods could help meet the iron needs of vegetarians who consume dairy?
Legumes
Which of the following nutrients is NOT supplied in about the same amount by a slice of enriched bread compared with a slice of whole-grain bread?
Magnesium
Which of the following is a feature of iron nutrition in vegetarians?
More iron deficiency is found in vegetarians than in people eating a mixed diet.
A food scientist is developing a new and improved cereal bar. She consults with you to ask in what order the ingredients should be listed on the food label. The ingredients are: Sugar: 30 g, Puffed wheat: 28 g, Dry milk powder: 5 g, Red food coloring: 35 mg, Salt: 2 g. What is the appropriate order in which to list these ingredients on the food label?
Red food coloring, salt, dry milk powder, puffed wheat, sugar
According to food labeling laws, which of the following is NOT an acceptable synonym for nonfat milk?
Reduced-fat milk
Which of the following is a characteristic of food serving sizes?
Serving sizes on food labels are not always the same as those of the USDA Food Patterns
Which of the following is NOT among the features of a food group plan?
Sorts foods of similar water content
What nutrient makes up most of the endosperm section of grains such as wheat and rice?
Starch
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of vegetarians?
Their zinc absorption is efficient due to high soy intake
Which of the following is a feature of the Daily Values found on food labels?
They assist people in determining whether a food contains a little or a lot of a nutrient
Which of the following is a characteristic of enriched grain products?
They have all of the added nutrients listed on the label
Which of the following is a feature of people regularly eating meals based on tofu?
They have lower blood pressure levels than those eating meat
Which of the following product labels always denotes a whole-grain product?
Whole-wheat
The diet-planning principle that provides all the nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to maintain health is called
adequacy.
According to the USDA Food Patterns, which of the following protein foods should be most limited?
baked beans
To fully utilize the concepts of MyPlate requires the consumer to
be Internet active.
In the MyPlate icon, which nutrient is shown as a separate food group?
dairy
Food exchange systems were originally developed for people with
diabetes.
Applying the principle of variety in food planning ensures the benefits of
dilution of harmful substances.
The part of the grain that remains after being refined is the
endosperm.
An empty-kcalorie food is one that contains
energy and little or no protein, vitamins, or minerals.
The addition of calcium to some orange juice products by food manufacturers is most properly termed nutrient
fortification.
Whole-grain flour contains all parts of the grain with the exception of the
husk.
MyPlate was created to
illustrate the five food groups.
What mineral is added to refined flours in the enrichment process?
iron
A meat described as "prime cut" means that it
is higher in fat than other cuts of meat. choice cut is the most lean
An important feature of the food group subgroupings is that
it is not necessary to consume every subgroup every day.
Which of the following is a healthy choice for protein in the USDA Food Patterns?
nuts
Which of the following terms is used to describe a cut of meat having a low fat content?
round
According to the FDA, a food label that reads "improves memory" is an example of a
structure-function claim.
For the most part, all of the following are advantages of vegetarian diets EXCEPT
vitamin B12 intake is higher.
