FCS 202 Chapter 2 Quiz questions

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Moderation requires

- paying attention to portion sizes of foods - avoiding megadoses of nutrients

Which of the following are features of MyPlate?

-It directs consumers to many useful online tools for meal planning. -It shows the proportions of food groups to be eaten at a meal. -Foods are categorized into five groups.

Which of the following elements of a food label are required by law?

-Name of the food. -Net quantity of contents. -Name and address of the manufacturer. -Statement of ingredients. Nutrition information.

dentify the dietary principles emphasized by the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid.

-Use olive oil and other plant oils as the main sources of fat in the diet. Consume a variety of minimally processed foods. -Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

With reference to a healthy dietary pattern, variety means

-choosing foods from various food groups. -choosing different foods within a given food group (e.g. subgroups)

The absence of ______ from the MyPlate icon draws criticism from some experts in nutrition and health.

-energy requirements serving sizes

how long should adults perform moderate-intensity physical activity per week?

150-300 minutes

A health claim regarding fat and cancer can be made only if the product contains _____ or less of fat per serving, the standard for low-fat foods.

3 grams

Physical activity recommendations for children and adolescents include

30 minutes of physical activity per day. Reason:

Anthropometric measurements that help to determine nutritional status include

BMI(height, weight), circumference measures, bioelectrical impedance, and skinfold measures : This assessment is used to assess the size, shape, and composition of the human body

refers to choosing foods from each food group

Balance

The ______ is a generic nutrient standard used on food labels.

Daily value

What does DRI stand for?

Dietary Reference Intake

Which of the following are Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) Adequate Intakes (AI) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

Chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, are linked to

Excess Calorie Intake

Which federal agency monitors food and beverage labeling in the United States?

FDA

What are the 5 food categories

Grains, vegetables, fruit, dairy, protein

Select background factors that are important to consider when conducting an evaluation of nutritional health.

Health literacy level Social history Medical history Current medications Economic status

Which of the following accurately describe the Daily Value?

It is based on a 2000-kcal diet. It is used on the Nutrition Facts panel of food labels. It is a generic standard.

the word for avoiding extremes of dietary intake - too much or too little of any nutrient - by choosing reasonable portion sizes.

Moderation

Released by USDA in 2011 as a complement to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ______ remind(s) consumers how to build a healthy meal.

My Plate

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

_____ is the nutritional state characterized by chronically inadequate nutrient intake that leads to failing health.

Undernutrition

Choosing a number of different foods within any given food group rather than eating the same thing day after day describes a component of a healthful diet known as ___

Variety

Typical Americans need to reduce their intake of

added sugars

Choosing the right amount of calories to consume is based on age, sex, height, and

age, sex, height, and weight

what are the foundations of a healthy food plan?

balance, variety, moderation

The ______ group provides many rich sources of calcium.

dairy

An athlete decreases his total calorie intake during the off season, when he is not as active. What is this an example of?

dietary

Educational level, living conditions, and economic status are part of the ______ assessment.

environmental assessment

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

exceed the UL for any nutrients.

True or false: The Nutrition Facts Label is updated about every two years.

false

True or false: The United States Department of Agriculture monitors food and beverage labeling in the U.S.

false

Which food group covers half the plate providing dense sources of nutrients and phytochemicals?

fruits and vegtables

Vitamin or mineral toxicity is most likely to result from consuming

individual vitamin and mineral supplements.

Small changes a person can make to start creating a healthier eating style include

making half your plate fruits and vegetables. making half your grains whole grains. moving to low-fat and fat-free dairy.

Family health history must be carefully recorded and critically analyzed as part of a _____ assessment.

nutritional

The absence of ______ from the MyPlate icon draws criticism from some experts in nutrition and health.

overall calories, serving sizes and carbs

MyPlate is a visual representation of

the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

How do health professionals use the Recommended Dietary Allowances?

to evaluate a person's current dietary intake of nutrients Reason: The Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is an estimate of the energy intake needed to match the energy use of an average person in a specific life stage.

According to the Dietary Guidelines, Americans should switch from whole milk to low-fat or fat-free milk and other dairy products.

true


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