chapter 2 nutrition

TRUE OR FALSE: Choosing primarily nutrient-dense foods will help in calorie control.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: The AI guidelines are used when there is not sufficient evidence to set an RDA.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: The DRI for adult men is different from the DRI for children ages 4 through 8.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: Individuals have little control when it comes to preventing and reducing risk for diseases of affluence.

false

What should you look for on the food label if you want to purchase a whole-grain bread?

ook for "whole-wheat flour" listed first in the ingredient list.

The ABCs of Eating for Health

-Adequacy: provide enough of the essential nutrients, fiber, and energy -Balance: avoid overemphasis on any food type or nutrient at the expense of another -Nutrient density: create a healthy eating pattern -Calorie control: supply the amount of energy you need to maintain a healthy weight -Moderation: avoid excess amounts of unwanted constituents -Variety: incorporate a wide selectionof different foods •Within and among the different food groups

Kristen plans to eat one cup of cereal. She sees that one cereal shows 4 grams of fat per serving, and the other cereal has 3 grams of fat per serving. Her friend explains that this doesn't mean that 1 cup of the first cereal has more fat than 1 cup of cereal of the other cereal. What would account for this difference?

. The cereals could show different serving sizes.

Which statement follows FDA guidelines?

A bran muffin has three grams of fiber per serving, which means it is a good source of fiber.

Case study 2

Charles C. is a 65-year-old executive who is very overweight and has recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure. He has set a goal to lower his intake of fat and sodium and to increase his intake of calcium and potassium-rich foods. Mr. C. has met a friend for lunch at his favorite restaurant that features pizza, salads, soups, and sandwiches.

What action should you take in order to practice the diet-planning principle of moderation?

Eat mainly healthy foods low in saturated fat and added sugars and have a treat on occasion.

Which of the following is the reason why some health professionals do not think that adopting all aspects of the Mediterranean diet is a good idea for Americans?

Encouraging olive oil intake could promote weight gain due to increased calorie intake

A dietitian has been hired by a school district to set up a nutrition program for breakfasts and lunches based on the DRI. According to the recommendations in the textbook, how should the program be structured?

Separate individuals by groups by age and gender.

true or false: Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, a product with 60 percent of calories from fat is considered nutrient-dense.

false

true or false: Manufacturers have the option of listing any of the eight major allergens on the food label that the product may contain.

false

Mr. C. freely admits he enjoys food; lots of food, and mostly rich food, not necessarily "healthy" food. His lunch companion assures him that he can still enjoy food, but just needs to pick foods that deliver the most nutrients for the fewest kcalories. Such foods are termed

nutrient dense

Mr. C. realizes that if he is going to eat from the salad bar, he will have to estimate portion sizes, and he is not sure what a serving size would be for the various fruits and vegetables. What would the serving size be for fresh fruit?

1/2 cup

How much protein, per day, should Mr. C. consume on his 1800 kcalorie diet?

5 ounces

Traditional Chinese cooking from the _____ cooking school is the best option for someone trying to lose weight by cutting down on fats.

Cantonese

What is a primary objective of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Eat foods that lower in saturated fat and higher in fiber.

Which recommendation is in accordance with the Dietary Guidelines?

Replace beverages that have added sugars with water and beverages that do not have added sugars.

Which piece of advice is a dietitian most likely not to suggest when helping a client use MyPlate for meal planning?

Set up structured meals with no snacking between meals.

A nutritionist would like to recommend a daily amount of sodium to stay below to a client based on dietary reference intakes. Which DRI should be used to obtain this information?

UL

Mr. C. looks at the fruits, vegetables, toppings, and dressings on the salad bar and wonders which contain which nutrients. Which would provide him with the most potassium based on what you've learned about the nutrients provided in each food group?

blueberries

Which substance is most lacking in American diets?

calcium

true or false: A cereal labeled "high in calcium" indicates that one serving of the cereal provides at least 15% of the Daily Value.

false

Mr. C analyzes what he has eaten for the day. Based on total calories for the day, he has consumed 42% from carbohydrates, 22% from protein, and 36% from fat. How does this compare to the Dietary Reference Intakes for Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins?

he is low in carbs and high in fats

A dietician recommends that a youth center provide snacks for the children after school, including peanut butter on celery, apples with caramel dip, broccoli with hummus, and yogurt with whole-grain cereal bits. Snacks should vary from day to day, and should cover different food groups. Servings should be small and encourage grazing. Which recommendation would be least beneficial?

Apples with caramel dip

true or false: At least half of your daily grain servings should be from whole grains.

true

true or false: Choosing whole foods in place of refined food products would improve the typical American diet by increasing nutrient density and controlling calories.

true

true or false: Helping individuals decrease their risk of lifestyle-related chronic diseases like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some forms of cancer is the primary goal of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

true

true or false: Meal planning using MyPlate is based on visualizing the plate as four equal sections.

true

true or false: The American versions of ethnic cuisine have a very similar nutrient profile to the traditional versions from the country of origin.

true

true or false: Traditional Chinese cooking is characterized by high fat and large servings of meat and rice.

true

Which menu item is not considered a nutrient-dense protein source?

turkey with the skin

Michael tries to meet his daily fruit and vegetable recommendation by eating the following every day: a banana at breakfast, an apple for mid-morning snack, a salad at lunch, an apple for an afternoon snack, and green beans at dinner. Which diet-planning principle needs to be addressed?

variety