Nutrition Chapter 1

Grain

Bulgur is a popular ______ in Mediterranean cuisine

Comprises the most weight

The first ingredient listen in the ingredient list for a given product indicates that it

Whole milk cheese slice

Which food most likely has the highest energy density?

Spinach

Which food source contains phytochemicals?

Vitamin D

Which nutrient required a percent daily value on food labels

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

Which set of guidelines are only utilized for nutrients that pose a health risk when consumed in excess

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

Which set of values form the scientific basis on which the RDA values are set?

Proteins and grains

Which two food groups are most over-consumed in the average US diet?

every 10 years

How often does Healthy People update its problem goals?

20kCal

How much energy is in 5 grams of carbs?

95%

In order for a food to be labeled as organic, ____ percent of the products ingredients have to meet USDA regulations?

Moderation

Providing enough but not too much of a substance

Fat;sodium

The Healthy People 2020 Nutrition and Weight Status Objectives are working to decrease the consumption of —- and ___ in the population 2 years of age and older

Emphasize public health concerns of obesity, diabetes and heart disease

The main purpose of the new "Nutrition Facts" panel on foods is to

Reflects the amount of food the average person eats

The serving size listen on a food label______?

Stored as fat

What happens to the majority of your food when you consume an excess of energy-yielding nutrients?

What we eat in America

What is the name of the intake survey given in the US for collecting data on the kinds and amounts of food people eat?

2 1/2 cups

What is the recommended amount of vegetables for a 2000 kcalorie diet?

5-7 days per week

What is the recommended frequency for cardiorespiratory physical activity?

20-35%

What percent of kcalories should come from fat?

Vegetables

When serving food, which food group should represent the largest portion of your plate?

eating pattern

When working with a patient to improve their long term health, it is important to focus on their overall ____, rather than the specific foods in a given meal

Balance

Which characteristic of a nutritious diet can most easily be improved by encouraging a patient to take cooking classes to diversify the types of food they know how to prepare for dinner?

Increased HDL levels

Which consequence of physical fitness would most directly reduce a persons risk for cardiovascular disease?

Energy

Which dietary excess is linked to many chronic diseases?

Body image concerns

Which factor would most likely cause a person to go without food even when they are hungry?

Emotional state

Which factor would most likely influence a person to eat at a time when they are not hungry?

Vegetables and oils

Which food groups are the main contributor of Vitamin E?

Proteins and grains

Which food groups are the main contributor of thiamine?

May reduce the risk of heart disease

Which food label claim requires FDA approval?

bioactive food components

compounds in foods that alter physiological processes in the body