FN50 Ch 2

Looking at the calories in this food, what percent of this macaroni and cheese is fat?

44%

[T/F] The glass shown to the side of the plate in MyPlate indicates that milk should be consumed with each meal.

False

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the Dietary Guidelines and the MyPlate?

The Dietary Guidelines provides recommendations for a healthy diet and the MyPlate illustrates the appropriate proportions of foods from each of five food groups that make up a healthy diet

Which of the following factors does not play a role in determining an individual's energy needs?

The amount of food that they eat

[T/F] Comparing nutrition labels on different products is easy because servings sizes and information required in the Nutrition Facts section of a label are standardized.

True

Government nutrition recommendations translate:

nutrient needs into food choices.

The best definition of the purpose of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) is:

to recommend the amounts of energy, nutrients, and other food components that healthy people should consume in order to stay healthy, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prevent deficiencies.