NFA 201- Unit 3 Smartbook Making More Nutritious Choices

_____ are a set of nutrient intake standards that are developed for labeling purposes.

Daily Values

Which food group includes products made from wheat?

Grains

Select factors that influence a person's nutrient requirements.

Life cycle stage Age General health status

Which statement best summarizes the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

To promote adequate nutritional status and good health, and to reduce the risk of major nutrition-related, chronic health conditions

A jar of pasta sauce lists tomato puree as the first ingredient. What does this mean?

Tomato puree is the ingredient that contributes the most weight

MyPlate was developed as an interactive online dietary planning site by the _____.

USDA

Which vitamin is required to be placed on the Nutrition Facts panel?

Vitamin D

The most commonly used dietary supplements in the United States are _____.

multivitamin/multimineral products

The nutritional information on the Nutrition Facts panel always applies to _____.

one serving

Select the foods that equate to a one-ounce equivalent in the grains group.

1 regular slice of bread 1/2 cup cooked rice 1/2 cup cooked pasta

Rank the process for classifying combination foods, such as pizza, sandwiches, and casseroles.

1. Determine the ingredients in the combination food 2. Classify each ingredient into its appropriate food group 3. Approximate the amount of each ingredient in terms of number of cups or ounces, depending on the food group 4. Tally the amount of cup or ounces from each food group

Choose the foods that equate to a one-ounce equivalent in the protein foods group.

1/4 cup cooked beans 1-ounce poultry 1 egg

The fruit group includes _____.

100% fruit juice

Choose foods that are included in the vegetable group.

100% vegetable juice Canned green beans Frozen broccoli

The Nutrition Facts panel on a packaged food states that there are four servings in the package, with one serving providing 40 kcal. How much total energy would be provided if the entire package was consumed?

160 kcal

Which food can be classified in both the vegetable group and the protein foods group?

Beans

Select foods that are included in the fruit group.

Canned peaches Applesauce Dried apricots

A slice of pizza is made with a wheat flour crust, tomato sauce, cheese, and sausage crumbles. Match the food on the left with the food group to which it belongs on the right.

Crust--- Grains Sausage--- Protein foods Cheese---Dairy Tomato sauce--- Vegetables

Which of these options are food groups according to MyPlate?

Dairy Grains Protein foods

The _____ are a set of general nutrition-related lifestyle recommendations intended for healthy people over two years old.

Dietary Guidelines

_____ can be used in menu planning for groups of people and evaluating the nutritional adequacy of a population's diet.

Dietary Reference Intakes

_____ is the process of replacing some of the nutrients that were lost during a raw food's refinement.

Enrichment

Which of the following foods are included in the grains group?

Flour tortillas Pasta Rice

Which nutrition tool is easiest to use for planning menus?

Food guide

Select the foods that are classified as solid fats.

Lard Butter Shortening

Choose the types of information that must be included on a food label.

Manufacturer's name and address Net content's weight or volume Product name

Which of these foods are rich sources of oils? Multiple select question.

Margarine Mayonnaise Salad dressing

Across American adults, which of the following options are among the most popular dietary supplements that do not contain vitamins or minerals?

Melatonin Fish oil/"omega-3" Probiotics and prebiotics

The dairy group contains which types of foods?

Milk and milk products

Select ingredients a dietary supplement may contain.

Minerals Enzymes Herbs

Per the FDA, food manufacturers are required to use a special labeling format on most packaged foods, known as the _____.

Nutrition Facts panel

Which non-meat food sources are included in the protein foods group?

Nuts Beans

Why might the health benefits received from phytochemicals differ when consumed from supplements versus plant foods?

Plant foods naturally contain beneficial combinations of phytochemicals and nutrients that supplements do not provide

Choose foods that are included in the protein foods group.

Pork Eggs Beef

Which of the following are required on the Nutrition Facts panel?

Potassium Fiber Added sugars

Which statements describe the Daily Values (DVs)?

They are based on a 2000 kcal/day diet for adults They are established by the FDA They are more simplified than the RDAs and AIs

_____ contain the entire seeds (ground, cracked, or flaked) of cereal grains such as wheat.

Whole grains

Which of the following foods are part of the dairy group?

Yogurt Milk Cheese

Oils include olive and canola oils, as well as other fats that _____.

are liquid at room temperature

Some foods, such as _____, are usually classified as solid fats even though they are liquid or soft at room temperature.

cream and sour cream

Ingredients are listed on food labels in _____.

descending order by weight

Any product (aside from tobacco) that is taken by mouth and supplements the diet by increasing total intake is known as a(n) _____.

dietary supplement

Whole-grain foods contain more _____ than refined-grain foods.

fiber

The human body is designed to obtain nutrients and phytochemicals via _____.

foods

The addition of any nutrient to foods is known as _____.

fortification

The addition of calcium to orange juice is an example of _____.

fortification

Age, sex, life cycle stage, and _____ all influence a person's nutrient requirements.

physical activity level

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) can be used to help people in which of the following ways?

Reduce the risk of nutrient deficiencies and excesses Achieve optimal health Prevent disease

In the United States, which of these nutrients are added back to refined grain cereal products during enrichment?

Riboflavin Iron Folic acid

Food guides generally classify foods into major groups according to which two factors?

Their natural origins Key nutrients