Module 2 (Assignment Notes)

T or F. Meat that bears the labeling "cage free" means that the animals were raised in an open pasture environment, free form the confines of cages or stalls.

F

T or F. The USDA allows food companies to put any claims they want on the packages.

F

T or F. The USDA has a definition for "humanely treated" meat products.

F

T or F. There is a strict, set, universal definition for "no added antibiotics."

F

T or F. The claim "no Hormones Added," doesn't mean much on poultry or pork labels because federal regulations already prohibit the use of hormones in both poultry and pork.

T

Which statement applies to the health status of vegetarians, on average? a. they have a lower rate of cancer b. they have a slightly higher risk for heart disease c. they consume more fat to increase their diet's palatability, thereby increasing their risk for hypertension d. they are more likely to develop diverticular disease owing to increased consumption of fiber

a

Which of the following is NOT a member of the vegetable food group? a. spinach b. tomatoes c. onions d. soy products

d

A food that is labeled "fat-free" contains which of the following? a. less that 1 gram of fat per serving b. less that 0.5 grams of fat per serving (and no added fat) c. 3 grams or less of fat per serving d. 25% or less of fat than the comparison food

b

Which of the following types of grain product retains its original content of nutrients and fiber? a. refined-grain product b. whole-grain product c. enriched-grain product d. fortified-grain product

b

How many calories are discretionary and can be used for solid fats, added sugar, and possibly alcohol by someone on a 2000 calorie diet? a. 25-75 per day b. 80-120 per day c. 100-300 per day d. 200-600 per day

c

How much fat can "low-fat" ice cream contain? a. 6 grams of less per serving b. 4 grams per serving c. 3 grams or less per serving d. 8 grams per serving

c

When the word "natural" is found on a meat package, what does it mean? a. the meat is derived from an animal that lives a humane, all organic life b. the term is specific to how the meat was raised and doesn't refer to how the meat was handled after slaughter c. the term is exclusive to how the meat was handled after slaughter and means it was minimally processed with no artificial ingredients added

c

Which of the following food servings is equivalent to one ounce of grains? a. 2 slices of bread b. 2 cups of popped popcorn c. 1/2 cup of cooked rice d. 1 cup of cooked oatmeal

c

Which of the following is a structure-fuction claim? a. fat-free b. less sodium c. supports immunity and digestive health d. a diet low in total fat may reduce the risk of some cancers

c

Why is it important to look for no antibiotics on the label? a. if you're taking antibiotics, meat that doesn't carry the "no antibiotic" label could cause a reaction b. to justify the price per pound of meat c. antibiotics have been overused to stimulate growth and that overuse has led to the rise of super bugs

c

A label of a food that provides 15% of teh Daily Value of a given nutrient poer serving can carry which of the following claims about that nutrient? a. adequate source of b. excellent source of c. healthy source of d. good source of

d

A measure of the nutrients a portion of food provides relative to the energy it provides is known as ______. a. variety b. dietary control c. eating pattern d. nutrient density

d

According to the USDA Food Patterns: Food Groups and Subgroups, which of the following food items is listed in both the vegetable and protein groups? a. dried fruit b. popcorn c. vegetable oil d. legumes

d

What diet-planning principle calls for selecting foods from each of the food groups daily and varying your choices within each food group? a. adequacy b. moderation c. balance d. variety

d

Which vitamin is contained in vegetable oils? a. vitamin a b. vitamin c c. vitamin d d. vitamin e

d

The new food label replaced the Daily Values of vitamins A and C with which of the following? vitamin a, vitamin e, vitamin d, vitamin c, iron, potassium, calcium

vitamin d and potassium

What does the label "USDA Organic" mean on meat products? a. the animal was raised with organic feed and not given hormones or antibiotics b. the animal lived an all organic life in a large pasture and was tended to in a loving, humane way c. the animal was a result of natural breeding processes, not artificial insemination d. none of the above

a

Which key nutrient is NOT found in legumes? a. calcium b. protein c. iron d. zinc

a