1322 chapter 2
If the words "High," "Rich in," or "Excellent source of" appear on a food label, one serving provides at least ________ percent of the DV of a nutrient.
20
The DVs are based on a ________-calorie diet.
2000
Which component of the DRIs offer recommendations for desirable percentages of carbohydrates, protein, and fat?
AMDR
The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar group by age and sex is
EAR
The government agency which regulates food labels is the
FDA
The average daily intake level which is estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group is the
RDA
EAR, AI, UL, and AMDR represent the
RDIs
Which component of the DRIs should not be exceeded?
UL
The nutrients of concern on a food label are
calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, and sugars.
Phytochemicals and zoochemicals are harmful chemicals.
false
The more frequently a person eats functional foods, the better.
false
By law, if a food originally contains 50 percent or more of its calories from fat, and the food company reduces the fat by 50 percent or more during processing, the food can be labeled as
light
The Nutrition Facts panel on canned soup reads: "Low-sodium." This is an example of a
nutrient content claim.
Which of the following foods are required to have food labels by law?
packaged foods
The DRIs, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Nutrition Facts Panel, and MyPlate represent
tools for healthy eating
If a serving contains 20 percent or more of the Daily Value for a nutrient, it is considered "high" in that nutrient. If a serving provides 5 percent or less of the Daily Value, it is considered "low" in that nutrient.
true
Males need more calories than females.
true
If a serving of a food provides 10 percent of the DV of a vitamin, mineral, protein, fiber, or potassium, it can be labeled with which of the following terms?
"More," "Added," "Extra," or "Plus"
A website that provides consumers with guidelines for healthy eating is
ChooseMyPlate.gov
The web-based initiative which is designed to help you eat healthfully, implement the recommendations in the DRIs and the advice in the Dietary Guidelines is
ChooseMyPlate.gov.
Specific amounts of each nutrient that one needs to consume to maintain good health, prevent chronic diseases, and avoid unhealthy excesses are called
DRIs
If a serving of a canned pasta product provides 10 to 19 percent of the DV, it is therefore ________ source of the nutrient.
a good
Balanced, moderate, and varied are the characteristics of
a healthy diet
A healthy eating plan ________ consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy; and protein-rich foods.
encourages
A package of turkey breast contains less than 5 g of fat, less than 2 g of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per serving. By law, this product can be labeled as
extra-lean
Which of the following items is lowest in its fat content? An item that is labeled
extra-lean
All functional foods and beverages are fat-free.
false
Consumers should try to consume nutrients above the UL for each nutrient.
false
Consumers should try to meet their RDA or UL on a daily basis.
false
Fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium are generally underconsumed by many Americans.
false
Federal law requires that every food label must contain any one of three types of claims--nutrient content claims, health claims, and structure/function claims.
false
The Dietary Reference Intakes are specific reference values that help you determine your weekly nutrient needs to maintain good health, prevent chronic diseases, and avoid unhealthy excesses.
false
To be healthy, consumers should consume as many functional foods as possible.
false
The Nutrition Facts panel on an oatmeal package reads: "May lower cholesterol." This is an example of a
health claim
Dietary Reference Intakes, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels, and ChooseMyPlate.gov offer guidelines for
healthy eating
Moderation, balance, and variety represent the components of
healthy eating
A healthy eating plan ________ consumption of saturated and trans fats, addedsugars, sodium, and alcohol.
limits
If a nutrient provides 5 percent or less of the DV, it is considered ________ in that nutrient.
low
The amount of nutrients per calorie in a given food represents how ________ the food is.
nutrient-dense
More nutrient-dense foods are likely to contain lots of
nutrients
The labeling terms "lean" and "extra-lean" are used on
seafood and meat
The Nutrition Facts panel on a skim milk carton reads: "Calcium builds strong bones." This is an example of a
structure/function claim.
"Follow a healthy eating plan across the life span" and "Shift to healthier foods and beverages" are included in
the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Recommendations that are published every five years to provide dietary and lifestyle advice to individuals aged 2 and older in order to maintain good health and prevent chronic diseases can be found in
the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The recommendations: "Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount" and "Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake" are components of
the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
A food label may contain any one of three types of claims--nutrient content claims, health claims, and structure/function claims.
true
A health claim on a food label must contain two components: 1) A food or a dietary compound, such as fiber, 2) A corresponding disease or health-related condition that is associated with the claim.
true
According to the Food and Drug Administration, food products can make health claims between nutrients and conditions such as: calcium and osteoporosis; and between sodium and hypertension.
true
Americans should aim to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA of nutrients.
true
An individual's EER is based on the individual's height, weight, activity level, age and sex.
true
Consumers should not consume nutrient supplements which exceed the UL so that they can avoid toxicity symptoms.
true
EER represents the amount of daily energy needed to maintain a healthy body weight and meet energy needs based on age, sex, height, weight, and activity level.
true
The Dietary Guidelines are intended for those who are 2 years of age and older.
true
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to help Americans aged 2 and older to lower their risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease, certain cancers, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, and obesity.
true
The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a certain group.
true
The RDA of a nutrient is smaller than the UL, but larger than the EAR.
true
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is the highest average daily intake level likely to pose no health risks.
true
The components of the DRIs include: the EAR, RDA, AI, UL, and AMDR.
true
The higher the percent Daily Value of a nutrient, the more nutrient-dense the food is.
true
The toxicity level of a nutrient is the exposure at which a substance becomes harmful.
true
Every food label must include the name of the food, its net weight, the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor, a list of ingredients, and standardized nutrition information.
true
If the percent Daily Value for calcium is listed as 20 percent on a food label, a serving of that food provides 20 percent of most adults' daily requirement for calcium.
true
Many functional foods are more nutrient-dense than less nutrient-dense.
true
Proteins should comprise between 10 to 25 percent of your daily calories.
true
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group.
true
The Recommended Dietary Allowances represent the average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 97 to 98 percent of individuals of a similar group by age and sex.
true
The most common healthy eating tool which can be found in a supermarket is theNutrition Facts panel on food labels.
Nutrition Facts panel on food labels.
Which of the following is more nutrient-dense?
fresh pineapple
If a food has 20 percent or more of the DV for a nutrient, the food is considered to be ________ in that nutrient.
high
A healthy eating plan encourages consumption of
more nutrient-dense foods.
Foods which are labeled as "lean" or "extra lean" are examples of a
nutrient content claim.
Information on calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, sugars, added sugars; protein; vitamin D, calcium, iron, potassium, and added nutrients are required on
the Nutrition Facts panel.
The UL is higher than the EAR.
true
