Nutrition Final Part 2
What is an expression of the nutrient density of a food?
0.01 mg iron per kcalorie
Which of the following is not the same as fat-free milk?
1% milk
The enrichment of grain products in the United States was initiated in the?
1940s
On a food label, the "% Daily Value" table compares key nutrients per serving for a person consuming how many kcalories daily?
2000
Population groups such as sedentary older men, sedentary younger women, and active older women have a daily energy need (kcalories) of approximately?
2000
Approximately how many grams are in an ounce?
30
Approximately how many milliliters constitute a fluid ounce?
30
Approximately how many kcalories more per day are needed by an average college-age student who is active compared with her inactive counterpart?
400-500
How many subgroups comprise the vegetable food group
5
Approximately what minimum percentage of all grains consumed by a person should be whole grains?
50
Of the daily recommended intake of fruit servings, what maximum percentage may be supplied by fruit juice?
50
Cooking an 8-ounce raw steak will reduce the weight (ounces) to approximately?
6
Approximately how many years have grain products been subject to nutrient enrichment legislation?
70
By law, a serving size on beverage food labels is?
8 fl oz
Which of the following is not descriptive of MyPyramid?
A broad-based figure that conveys the message that grains should be abundant and form the foundation of a healthy diet
Which of the following is descriptive of the FDA's "A" list?
A series of unqualified health claims on food labels
What describes the nutritional value of the fruits and vegetables in this menu?
A source of vitamin C is marginal
The diet-planning principle that provides all the nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to maintain health is called
Adequacy
What are the principles of diet planning?
Adequacy, balance, kcalorie control, nutrient density, moderation, and variety
Which of the following is a feature of the exchange list system?
All foods are grouped according to their content of carbohydrate, protein, and fats
A cup of fresh blueberries is about the size of a?
Baseball
The most highly fortified foods on the market are?
Breakfast cereals
According to nutrition labeling laws, what two minerals must be listed on the package label as percent Daily Value?
Calcium and Iron
Which of the following foods provides discretionary kcalories for the person on a weight reduction diet?
Canned pears in syrup
Food labels express the nutrient content in relation to a set of standard values known as the?
Daily Values
Food exchange systems were originally developed for people with?
Diabetes
Applying the principle of variety in food planning ensures the benefits of?
Dilution of harmful substances
What practice is not consistent with achieving a healthy diet?
Emphasis on trans-fat
Refined grain products contain only the?
Endosperm
The part of the grain that remains after being refined is the?
Endosperm
An empty-kcalorie food is one that contains?
Energy and little or no protein, vitamins or minerals
What is among the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Engage in regular physical activities
In food exchange lists, to what group are olives assigned?
Fat
All of the following are features of the process of nutrient enrichment of flours except?
Fiber levels are similar to those in the whole grains.
Which of the following is an enrichment nutrient for grains?
Folate
The addition of calcium to some orange juice products by food manufacturers is most properly termed nutrient?
Fortification
The "More Matters" food campaign promotes increased consumption of?
Fruits and Veggies
What is the assessment tool designed to measure how well a diet meets the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid?
Healthy Eating Index
A meat described as "prime cut" means that it?
Higher in fat than other cuts of meat
Whole-grain flour contains all parts of the grain with the exception of the?
Husk
What term describes a food that resembles and substitutes for another food but is nutritionally inferior to it?
Imitation food
In vegetarians, the RDA is higher for?
Iron
What mineral is added to refined flours in the enrichment process?
Iron
Which of the following is not characteristic of the USDA Food Guide?
Its nutrients of greatest concern include iron, chromium, and vitamin B12
Which of the following foods' kcalories would be considered as part of one's discretionary kcalorie allowance?
Jam
Which of the following foods could help meet the iron needs of vegetarians who consume dairy
Legumes
According to the FDA, which of the following diet-health messages on food labels represents a qualified health claim?
Lipids and obesity
All of the following are documented benefits for people following a vegetarian diet except?
Lower rates of anemia
Which of the following nutrients is not supplied in about the same amount by a slice of enriched bread compared with one from whole-grain bread?
Magnesium
In which of the following food groups are legumes found?
Meats
Which of the following are allowed in the diet of a lactovegetarian?
Milk products and plant foods only
Providing enough, but not an excess, of a food is a diet-planning principle known as?
Moderation
Most calcium-dense food
Nonfat milk
What is the main criticism of the use of the MyPyramid?
Not enough information is readily available because there is no text
A food label that advertises the product as a "rich source of fiber" is an example of a
Nutrient claim
According to the principles of the USDA Food Guide, the foundation of a healthful diet should consist of?
Nutrient-dense foods.
Which of the following is a feature of U.S. laws governing information on food labels?
Nutrition labeling is not required on foods produced by small businesses or products produced and sold in the same establishment
Which of the following is an alternative choice for meats in the USDA Food Guide?
Nuts
What is not an example of legumes?
Potatoes
Nutrient dense refers to foods that
Provide more nutrients relative to kcalories.
According to food labeling laws, acceptable synonyms for nonfat milk include all of the following except?
Reduced-fat milk
Which of the following terms is used to describe a cut of meat having a low fat content?
Round
The consumption of 2000 kcalories per day is sufficient to meet the energy needs of most?
Sedentary women
Which of the following is a characteristic of food serving sizes?
Serving sizes on food labels are not always the same as those of the USDA Food Guide
Which of the following would not be permitted on a macrobiotic diet?
Small amounts of dairy
All of the following are features of serving size information on food labels except?
Small bags of individually wrapped food items must contain only one serving.
What is not a feature of a food group plan?
Sorts foods of similar water content
Textured vegetable protein is usually made of
Soy protein
Tempeh is made from?
Soybeans
Textured vegetable protein is usually made from?
Soybeans
What nutrient makes up most of the endosperm section of grains such as wheat and rice?
Starch
According to U.S. food labeling regulations, clear and convincing evidence has been found for all of the following health claims regarding nutrition and disease except?
Sugar and diabetes
Information that must be lawfully provided on food labels includes all of the following except?
The amount recommended for ingestion each day.
Which of the following is a feature of vitamin B12 nutrition in vegetarians?
The vitamin B12 in fermented soy products may be present in inactive form
All of the following are typical characteristics of vegetarians except
Their zinc absorption is efficient due to their high soy intake.
Which of the following is a feature of the FDA's regulations of food label health claims?
There are four grades of health claim quality: A, B, C, and D
General features of legumes include all of the following except?
They are high in fat
Which of the following is a feature of the Daily Values found on food labels?
They assist people in determining whether a food contains a little or a lot of a nutrient
Legumes are used as meat alternatives for all of the following reasons except
They can be graded as prime, choice, and select.
Which of the following is a characteristic of structure-function claims on food labels?
They can be made without any FDA approval
Which of the following is a characteristic of enriched grain products?
They have all of the added nutrients listed on the label
Which of the following is a feature of people regularly eating meals based on tofu?
They have lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels than those eating meat
Which of the following represents the highest level of significant scientific agreement?
This product contains whole grains which have been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers
Which of the following ingredients found on a food label is a source of protein?
Tofu
Which of the following is a feature of iron nutrition in vegetarians?
Vegetarians absorb iron more efficiently
For the most part, all of the following are advantages of vegetarian diets except?
Vitamin b12 is higher
What two major nutrients are supplied by the fruit and vegetable groups?
Vitamins A and C
Which of the following product labels always denotes a whole-grain product?
Whole wheat
What bread has the highest fiber content?
Whole-grain
Which of the following foods qualifies as a "good source" of calcium?
Yogurt with 150 mg of calcium
Which of the following nutrients would be supplied in much greater amounts from whole-grain bread versus enriched bread?
Zinc
The concept of nutrient density is most helpful in achieving what principle of diet planning?
kCalorie control
What meat alternatives would be the best nutrient choices for one day?
½ cup black beans, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 c spinach
