FCS 202 Chapter 2 Quiz questions
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