Basic nutrition chapter 2

Which of the following statements are consistent with advice from the physical activity guidelines for Americans?

-Performing physical activity in short bursts (e.g., 10 minutes at a time) is just as beneficial as activities of longer duration -adults should perform 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week

Physical activity recommendations for children and adolescents include

60 minutes of physical activity per day

Nutrient claims on food labels

Are very specific Can be quantified Must follow legal definitions

When choosing a dietary supplement, avoid for which the recommended dose would

Exceed the ul for any nutrients

Rank the relative proportions of the food groups of the Mediterranean diet pyramid from smallest to largest

Meats and sweets Cheese and yogurt Fish and seafood Plant foods

What is the maximum chronic daily intake level of a nutrient that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects in most all people

Tolerable upper intake level