Nutrition CH 2 SB & Quiz

The Daily Value is based on consuming a ______ kcal diet.

2000

Which of the following are anthropometric assessments that can be helpful for evaluating nutritional status?

Body circumferences Skinfold thicknesses Height Weight

Which of the following is true about the dietary patterns to promote optimal nutritional status?

Choose a variety of options from each food group because no single food meets all human nutrient needs.

Which category of Dietary Reference Intakes sets a specific target for a nutrient that will reduce the risk for a specific disease?

Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Intakes

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

FDA

One cup of apple juice has 111 kcal and 1.4 mg of vitamin C. The same serving size of orange juice has 112 kcal and 124 mg of vitamin C. Which of the following is true regarding their nutrient density?

Orange juice is more nutrient dense for vitamin C than apple juice.

When planning a diet to meet nutrient needs, which standards can be used?

RDAs AIs

which is true about the RDA?

The RDA recommends the amount of a nutrient that will meet the needs of about 98% of the population in a particular age/gender group.

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

Key dietary recommendations support limiting intake of ______ to less than 10% of calories.

added sugars

When there is not enough research on a nutrient to set a precise RDA, a(n) ______ is set for the nutrient.

adequate intake

Weight, skinfold thickness, body circumference are measures of

anthropometric data

Excess consumption of sodium, calories, and saturated fat leads to ______ diseases.

chronic

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

daily value

The Adequate Intake is based on the

dietary intakes of people that appear to be maintaining nutritional health.

With reference to nutrient standards, DRI stands for

dietary reference intake

The Recommended Dietary Allowances, Adequate Intakes, Estimated Energy Requirements, Tolerable Upper Intake Levels, and the Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Intakes are different types of _______.

dietary reference intakes

What Dietary Reference Intake is used to estimate the kilocalorie needs of an individual based on height, weight, age, biologic sex, and physical activity level?

estimated energy requirement

Chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, are linked to

excess calorie intake

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

f.

Which food practice makes up the base of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid?

fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts, legumes, and seeds

The MyPlate icon contains five food groups. In this icon, fruits and vegetables cover _____ of the plate.

half

Estimated Energy Requirements take ______ into account when determining an individual's energy needs.

height, weight, sex, physical activity, age

A food is said to be nutrient dense if the nutrient-to-calorie ratio is

high

A food that is ______ has important nutrients but has limited calories, saturated fats, added sugars, or sodium.

nutrient dense

Moderation requires ____

planning your daily eating pattern paying attention to portion sizes of foods

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

recommended dietary allowance adequate intakes tolerable upper intake levels estimated energy requirements

The Dietary Guidelines emphasize

reduction of added sugars, alcohol, saturated fat, and sodium.

A healthful diet plan consists of which of the following?

selecting a variety of foods from each food group meeting your daily nutritional needs from foods and beverages paying attention to portion size

An anthropometric assessment is used to assess the ______ of the human body.

size shape composition

General goals for nutrient intakes and diet composition set by the United States Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services are collectively called ______.

the dietary guidelines for americans

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

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

veggies and fruits