CHAPTER 2

Individuals who consume "healthful diets" have diets that __________.

provide sufficient calories, are nutrient dense, and include a variety of foods

Which of the following is an FDA required component of a food packaging label? View Available Hint(s) -Hint 1. Food labels must contain five primary components of product information. Nutrition and health claims may be of interest to consumers and will have set standards of definitions, but they are not required. A food label must include the common name of the product on the front of the package. A food label must include amounts of all vitamins. A food label must include the name of the product on all sides of the package. A food label must include a nutrient claim, such as "low fat," if the food product meets the criteria.

A. A food label must include the common name of the product on the front of the package. - Manufacturers may elect to place a product's name on sides of a food package, but it is required to place it on the front of the food package.

Which of the MyPlate food groups provides a significant amount of vitamin C? A. fruits B. protein foods C. dairy D. grains

A. FRUITS -Generally, more colorful fruits contain more vitamin C.

Which of the following diet analysis tools offers the largest database of foods? A. MyDiet Analysis B. phone apps C. USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference D. MyPlate Checklist Calculator

A. MyDiet Analysis

For a meal high in nutrient density, the best choices would be __________. A. pork tenderloin, broccoli, brown rice, and strawberries B. fried fish, baked beans, white dinner roll, and vanilla ice cream C. fried chicken, macaroni salad, a biscuit, and canned peaches D. spare ribs, cheesy potatoes, cornbread, and chocolate pudding

A. pork tenderloin, broccoli, brown rice, and strawberries

Which of the following is NOT required to be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel? A. the list of ingredients B. grams of carbohydrates, fat, and protein C. percent daily values (%DV) D. serving size and servings per container

A. the list of ingredients

The USDA Food Patterns recommend __________. A. drinking a lot of fruit juices to satisfy the recommended daily amount of fruits B .varying the proteins you eat to include beans, nuts, and seeds C. including 1 cup of dairy on a daily basis D. that 1/3 of the foods you eat from the grains group be whole grains

B .varying the proteins you eat to include beans, nuts, and seeds

Which of the following is the most nutrient-dense food? A. ground beef B. broccoli C. whole milk D. chocolate cake with frosting

B. BROCCOLI

Which of the following MyPlate food groups would provide a significant amount of vitamin A? A. protein foods B. dairy C. grains D. oil

B. DAIRY -Milk and milk products are rich in vitamin A.

Sam is reading the label of a box of mac and cheese and sees that the %DV for calcium is 30%. This means that __________. A. Sam is reading the label of a box of mac and cheese and sees that the %DV for calcium is 30%. This means that __________. B. Sam would meet his daily need for calcium in one serving of mac and cheese. C.Sam would get approximately 1/3 of his daily need for calcium in one serving of mac and cheese. D.Sam would get 30 grams of calcium in one serving of mac and cheese. Sam would get 30% of his total kcal intake from calcium.

B. Sam would meet his daily need for calcium in one serving of mac and cheese.

What impact does the added sugar and solid fat (in a donut) have on the grouping of a food on into the MyPlate? A. The food would be assigned to a group called "Added Sugars and Solid Fats." B. The food would be grouped on MyPlate based on key nutrients content in it. The kilocalories from added sugar and solid fat would count toward empty kilocalories. C. The food would not count toward any food group. It is just considered "extra" food. DThe food would not count toward any food groups. It would only counts toward empty kilocalories.

B. The food would be grouped on MyPlate based on key nutrients content in it. The kilocalories from added sugar and solid fat would count toward empty kilocalories.

Which statement about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is FALSE? A. The guidelines recommend drinking alcohol in moderation, or not at all. B. The guidelines suggest that added sugar intake be limited to no more than 20% of total daily Calories. C. The guidelines were developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S Department of Health and Human Services. D. The guidelines are updated every 5 years.

B. The guidelines suggest that added sugar intake be limited to no more than 20% of total daily Calories.

Which item below was not formerly on the Nutrition Facts panel but is now required? A. saturated fat B. added sugars C. dietary fiber D. Calories from fat

B. added sugars

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, in a healthful eating pattern, __________. A. certain food and beverage choices, such as occasional treats, don't matter B.all choices are adaptable to meet your needs and preferences. C. nutrient needs should be met primarily from energy-dense foods D. dietary supplements are an acceptable substitute for healthful foods

B. all choices are adaptable to meet your needs and preferences.

Which of the following is NOT an example of how Americans can follow the Dietary Guidelines to have a healthful diet? A. limiting sugar-sweetened beverages in your diet to lower added sugar intake B. eating fatty cuts of meat, butter, and packaged meals C.increasing intake of fresh, frozen, or low-sodium canned fruits and vegetables D. limiting processed meats such as sausage and bacon in your diet to decrease sodium intake

B. eating fatty cuts of meat, butter, and packaged meals

A product label has "Builds Stronger Bones" on the front. This is an example of a __________. A. health claim B. structure-function claim C. disease-preventing claim D. nutrient claim

B. structure-function claim

If a food is described as "reduced/less sugar" on a food label, it __________. A.) has no more than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving B.) has at least 25% less sugar than its reference food C.) is part of a balanced diet D.) has at least 75% less sugar than its reference food

B.) has at least 25% less sugar than its reference food

Calories from solid fats and/or added sugars provide few or no nutrients are termed _______. A-Dietary Guidelines for Americans B-percent Daily Values. C-empty calories. D-nutrient-dense foods.

C-empty calories.

Which of the following statements about serving sizes and ounce-equivalents from the USDA Food Patterns is true? A. A serving size is always equal to 1 oz for all food groups. B. A whole hamburger bun equals one oz-equivalent of grains. C. A serving size in the USDA Food Patterns might not be equal to a serving size as defined on a food label. D.An oz-equivalent of meat is 3.5 oz.

C. A serving size in the USDA Food Guide might not be equal to a serving size defined on a food label.

The agency that regulates the information on a food label is the __________. View Available Hint(s) Hint 1. Many governmental agencies regulate food, but the agency responsible for protecting the public health and assuring foods are safe, wholesome, and sanitary is also responsible for proper food labeling. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Health and Human Services Department (HHS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) National Institute of Health (NIH)

C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Which of the following is NOT an FDA required component of a food packaging label? View Available Hint(s) net weight or volume of the product list of ingredients nutrient claim Nutrition Facts Panel

C. NUTRIENT CLAIMS -Manufacturers who chose to add nutrient claims must follow set standards of definitions, but they are not required on food labels.

To which of the MyPlate food groups would peanut butter belong? A. fruits B. vegetables C. protein foods D. dairy

C. protein foods

Your friend seeks your advice on consuming empty Calories. If you base your advice on USDA recommendations, you would tell your friend to ________. A-avoid them at all costs B-eat empty Calories before noon. C-limit intake to two to three servings daily. D-limit empty Calories to a small number that fits his or her Calorie and nutrient needs

D-limit empty Calories to a small number that fits his or her Calorie and nutrient needs

For lunch, you consume 1 cup of brown rice with beans and broccoli, and a glass of milk. Which food group was missing from your meal? A. protein foods B. vegetables C. grains D. fruits

D. FRUITS

A food label ingredient list reads: wheat flour, vegetable shortening, sugar, salt, and cornstarch. Which item would be found in the LOWEST quantity in the food? A. sugar B. wheat flour C. salt D. cornstarch

D. cornstarch

Foods are placed into the various groups of MyPlate based upon __________. A. fat content B. carbohydrate content C. kilocalorie content D. nutrient content

D. nutrient content

Determining what a healthful diet is can be a complex undertaking because of the multifaceted nature of both health and wellness. For example, is a healthful diet one that prevents nutrient deficiencies, such as scurvy from inadequate vitamin C? Or is a healthful diet one that helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease? Many different nutrition standards and guidelines are available that address different aspects of a healthful diet. As you study nutrition, it is important to be aware of the key nutrition standards and guidelines and understand how they differ from one another. Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right.

carbohydrate healthful deficiencies percentages maximum chronic consumption most sufficient 1. MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a diet using a familiar image: a place setting for a meal. 2. The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are recommendations for nutrient intake that are to prevent deficiencies and to meet the needs of people. 3. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide advice for Americans ages 2 years and older about food and being physically active to help meet nutrient needs and to reduce the risk of diseases. 4. The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) are recommended distributions of total kilocalories for , fat, and protein. The standards are expressed as of total energy intake. 5. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is the daily intake of a nutrient that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects.

MyPlate was NOT intended to help Americans __________. A. eat in moderation B. eat only a select number of kinds of foods C. consume the right proportion of food from each food group D. personalize their eating plans

eat only a select number of kinds of foods.

You have decided to eat more healthfully, but usually go out once a week to eat with your friends. What is one good strategy for eating out in a healthful way? A.-ordering a meat dish that is breaded B -sharing an entree with a friend C.-order an appetizer so you will be less likely to eat as much of your entree D -you should never eat out

sharing an entree with a friend