Nutrition Ch. 2

Mrs. Morgan is a 60-year-old African American woman with hypertension. The registered dietitian helped her establish an individualized meal plan that includes _____ mg of sodium.

1500 mg of sodium

The first food guide to caution against dietary excesses was developed in:

1979

Which of the following meals contains foods from all food groups of the MyPlate food guide

A wrap made with a flour tortilla, refried beans, cheese, and salsa; green salad, and a mango

Which change to the Nutrition Facts Panel reflects new information about the relationship between diet and health in the 2016 revision?

Added sugars are listed, indicating the amount of sugars added during processing.

Which of the following is NOT a message that is included in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs)?

Americans are encouraged to try to meet most of the DGA recommendations.

The new Nutrition Facts food label will become effective on Jan 1, 2020. Which of the following statements about the new label is NOT true?

Calories from fat are still required to be listed on labels.

Which of the following foods is typically the LEAST nutrient-dense?

French fries

A serving of cream of tomato soup contains 26 grams of total fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 5 grams of polyunsaturated fat, 5 grams of monounsaturated fat, and 3 grams of trans fat. What is a correct interpretation of this information?

Half of the total fat in the soup is saturated fat.

Which of the following is NOT an explicit recommendation found in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs)?

Limit the intake of added sugars to no more than 20% of calories.

Which of the following statements CANNOT appear on a food label without FDA approval?

May reduce arthritis pain

How do minimally processed and ultra-processed foods compare

Minimally processed foods are more nutritious since light processing can make some foods and nutrients easier to digest and absorb.

All of the following are true about MyPlate EXCEPT:

More than one quarter of your food choices at a meal should be from protein sources.

Which of the following statements is NOT true of saturated fats and added sugars?

Neither cheese nor pizza contribute significantly to solid fat intake.

Which statement is NOT true about processing?

Processed foods only include those containing added sugars, fats, and/or salt.

Which of the following statements regarding claims on food or supplement labels is NOT true?

Structure/function claims must always use "may" or "might" when describing the potential benefit of the product.

Which of the following statements regarding the information on the nutrition facts panel is CORRECT?

The ingredients are listed in descending order by weight.

Juan is planning to consume one serving of a frozen dinner. He wants to know more about the nutritional qualities of the dinner and reviews the Nutrition Facts Panel. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the percent Daily Value (%DV)?

The meal provides 14% DV of fiber, meaning it meets 14% of the recommended amount of fiber, based on average needs in a 2000-calorie diet.

What is the relationship between the serving size and the nutritional information on the Nutrition Facts Panel?

The nutritional information is based on one serving of a product.

Why were changes made to the Nutrition Facts Panel in December 2016?

The original Nutrition Facts Panel was confusing to consumers, so changes were made to improve understanding.

Currently, all of these nutrients need to be included in the nutrition facts panel EXCEPT:

Vitamin E

An example of an ultra-processed food is

a frozen dinner

Which of these foods is high in both saturated fat and added sugar

a glazed doughnut

The food with the highest nutrient density is:

a leafy, green vegetable

Pregnant women who live farther away from a full-service grocery store:

are more likely to give birth to overweight babies

What is the relationship between the fat and water content of a food and energy density?

as fat increases and water decreases, energy density increases

For people living in a food desert, one challenge is that:

available foods are high in calories, unhealthy fats, and refined carbohydrates.

A healthy diet is likely to be

balanced across food groups

Which of the following choices INCORRECTLY describes the component of a healthy diet and its expected outcome?

balance—consuming equal amounts of foods from each of the food groups

The color of most of the food at corner convenience stores is beige and brown. These beige and brown foods include:

bread, soda, chips, and french fries

All of the following are a significant source of solid fats in the American diet EXCEPT

breakfast cereals

It will be easier and clearer for consumers to read and interpret the new Nutrition Facts Panel because:

calories, serving size, and servings per container are listed in larger, bold type.

Which of the following foods, in equal amounts, would have the LOWEST energy density?

cantaloupe

All of the following are processed foods EXCEPT

chicken breast

Which of the following is NOT a consistent recommendation of food guides from around the world?

consume more milk and dairy products

Which of the following dietary patterns is most consistent with a low-energy-density diet rather than a diet higher in energy density?

contains a larger volume of food

A food color must be listed by name in the list of ingredients when it is:

derived from synthetic chemicals.

Only since about 1980 have food guides in the United States been concerned with addressing:

dietary excesses.

Foods typically available in food deserts provide people with food that contains excess amounts of all of the following EXCEPT:

fiber

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense for protein?

food mass: 85g; energy 175 kcal; protein 19g

The food with the lowest energy density is a(an):

fresh apple

Which of the following ingredients, if added to foods in equal amounts, would have the LEAST impact on the energy density of the food?

fruit juice

Inadequate consumption of which foods is associated with increased risk of disease

fruits and vegetables

Energy density is the amount of energy in a food per

gram

Miguel replaced his usual snack of potato chips with a fresh orange. His snack is now:

higher in fiber

Fran selected ½ cup of nonfat fruit yogurt. Compared with ½ cup of strawberry ice cream, the yogurt is:

higher in nutrient density

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting sodium intake to 1500 mg for people with:

hypertension

Foods with a high nutrient density are those that are:

low in energy and high in essential nutrient content.

The MyPlate Daily Food Plan recommendation for whole grains is:

make half your grains whole

Individuals who appreciate that they must make wise choices regarding how much energy-dense food they eat (like ice cream), and how often they eat it, typify the application of which characteristic of a healthy diet?

moderation

All of the following are changes incorporated into the new food label EXCEPT:

monosaturated fats now must be listed

If Americans were to reduce intake of ultra-processed foods and increase intake of minimally and least processed foods, how would this impact dietary quality

nutrient density would increase

Which of the following is NOT a type of FDA-defined label claim?

nutrient-profile claims

All healthy diets have a few qualities in common. Which quality is LEAST associated with healthy diets?

omission of one or more food groups

Researcher Helen Lee's study shows that:

people's food choices are based on many factors

which of these foods is high in sodium

pepperoni pizza

All of the following are primary factors used to determine the energy density of a food EXCEPT:

phytonutrients

A food that is altered from its natural state (e.g. canning, freezing, milling) is referred to as:

processed

All of the following statements are true about processed foods EXCEPT

processed foods should be completely be avoided

What percent Daily Value needs to be included only on products used by children or when a product makes a claim regarding this nutrient?

protein

Which type of claim is the following: "Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease?"

qualified health claim

Which of the following snacks is considered the LEAST processed

sliced apples with squeezed lemon juice

Which food has the lowest energy density

sliced fresh tomatoes with basil and balsamic vinegar

A high _____ intake can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.

sodium

Because Andy has high blood pressure and heart disease, he must lower his intake of

sodium

SoFAS stands for:

solid fats and added sugars

Sandra is at a wedding with a buffet line with four items. She wants to try all four, but doesn't want a very high-calorie meal. Using the concept of energy density, which item should take up the greatest proportion of her plate

steamed broccoli with lemon and garlic

"Calcium builds strong bones" is an example of a _____ claim on a food label.

structure/function

Which type of claim must include the following disclaimer: "The FDA has not evaluated the claim and the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease"?

structure/function claim

Which of the following does NOT need to be included on a food label?

the specific name of all artificial colors

The MyPlate icon differs from the food guides of Japan, Paraguay, and France in that:

unhealthy foods to limit are featured.

Applying which characteristic of a healthy diet can best ensure a sufficient intake of phytochemicals?

variety

Consuming many different fruits and vegetables that provide a broad range of essential nutrients describes what diet planning principle?

variety

The primary factors that determine energy density are the _____ content of foods.

water, fiber and fat

The protein in one _____ is equivalent to the protein in one ounce of meat.

whole egg

Researcher Mari Gallagher believed that people living in neglected areas

would eat healthy foods if they became available.