Nutrition Chapter 3
The Supplement Facts label must include the?
- %DV of each nutrient in supplement - manufacturer's address - serving size
Which of the following are true about the use of the nutrient standards that have been established?
- Without taking supplements, the risk of toxicity is small - RDAs are used to develop the Daily Values
What are some examples of fortification?
- adding vitamins A and D to milk - addition of calcium to orange juice - vitamin water
Choose the recommendations for meeting the required fruit intake
- at least half of fruit intake should be from whole fruites - juices should be 100% juice without added sugars
Which of the following are sources of solid fats?
- beef fat - cream - coconut oil
A food must contain _____ grams or more of fiber per serving to be labeled as high fiber.
5
Match the macronutrient with its AMDR.
Carbs - 45-65% Protein - 10- 35% Fat - 20- 35%
The FDA does require dietary supplement manufacturers or sellers to provide evidence that labeling claims are accurate or truthful before they appear on product containers.
False, they do not require
What inspired the development of other food pyramids for people who don't follow the western diet?
Food Guide Pyramid
Which nutrient standard is set to meet or exceed 97.5% of the requirement for nearly all healthy Americans?
RDA
Fortification
The addition of nutrients to food, such as adding calcium to orange juice
What is the maximum chronic daily intake level of a nutrient that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects inmost all people?
Tolerable Upper Intake Level
EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)
amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people
Judy wants to find out the amount of a specific nutrient needed to sustain good health. She initially check the RDA requirements and cannot locate that nutrient. Her next step is to?
check AI standards
What are some examples of empty calorie foods?
cookies, bacon, ice cream
UL
highest amount of daily nutrient intakes unlikely to cause adverse health effects
RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)
nutrient intake recommendation set to meet the needs of nearly all individuals of a given age and gender
AI (Adequate Intake)
nutrient intake recommendation set when research is not sufficient to determine RDA
Enrichment
replaces some of the nutrients that foods lose during refining
Alternative food pyramids from the Food Guide Pyramid are based on?
- culture - ethnicity
AMDRs are designed to?
- provide a range of intakes to promote adequate macronutrient intake - reduce the risk of diet-related chronic diseases
In the vegetable group, how many cups of leafy greens is equivalent to one standard serving?
2
To be labeled as "reduced," the product contains how much less of the nutrient or calories found in the reference product?
25%
________ calorie foods are ones that are high in solid fats and/or added sugar. They provide calories, but few to no nutrients. Ex. cookies, cakes, sodas, pizza, and candy
Empty
MyPlate encourages consumers to imagine the size of a bar of soap in order to estimate a serving size for which food group?
Proteins
Nutrient claims on food packaging?
are designed to address amounts of nutrients