Nutrition Ch. 2

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, an adult woman should consume no more than how many alcoholic drinks per day?

0-1

Daily Values are based on a ___-calorie diet.

2,000

According to MyPlate, how many servings from the vegetable group should a moderately active female who needs 2,000 calories daily consume?

2.5

A food is considered high in a nutrient if it provides

20 percent or more of the Daily Value.

The recommended percentage of total calories from fats is ___.

20 to 35 percent

According to MyPlate, how many servings from the grain group should a moderately active female who needs 2,000 calories daily consume?

6

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are estimated to meet the nutrient needs of ___ percent of a healthy population group.

97 to 98

The approximate amount of a nutrient that groups of similar individuals are consuming to maintain good health is called the

AI

Which of the following was developed out of concern over the incidence of overnutrition among Americans?

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group is called the

EAR

The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of persons in a similar age range and gender group is the ___.

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group is known as the

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR).

You should eat equal proportions of fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy every day.

False

Which of the following is not a MyPlate tip for making food choices?

Move away from milk.

A food guidance system released by the USDA that depicts five food groups using the familiar mealtime visual of a place setting is called

MyPlate

The food guidance system that provides personalized diet plans based on the latest nutrition and health recommendations is ___.

MyPlate

Which of the following would most likely be used to plan healthful menus?

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

The highest amount of a nutrient unlikely to cause harm when eaten daily is called ____.

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without harm in a similar age and group of individuals is the

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).

In which of the following situations does overnutrition occur?

Too much of a nutrient is present in the meal plan.

The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed daily without harm is referred to as the

UL

The term fat-free on a food label is an example of

a nutrient content claim.

Which of the following is an example of a phytochemical?

beta-carotene

Nutrition Facts panels include information about ___.

calcium

In what order are ingredients listed on a food label?

descending order by weight

The ingredients are listed on a food label in ___.

descending order by weight

The first step in creating your personalized MyPlate is to ___.

determine your calorie requirement

A food labeled "calorie free" must have zero calories.

false

An apple is an example of an energy-dense food.

false

Fat should comprise 25 to 35 percent of your daily calories.

false

If a serving of a food provides 15 percent or more of the DV, it is considered high in that nutrient.

false

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 55 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group.

false

The claim "calcium builds strong bones" is an example of a health claim.

false

The definitions for the terms "lean" and "extra lean" are based only on the total fat content of the product.

false

The ingredients on a food label are listed in alphabetical order.

false

The most recent food guidance system released by the USDA for American consumers is MyPyramid.

false

The sections of the place setting in MyPlate reinforce proportionality, or how much of your total diet should be eaten from each food group.

false

Whole milk is more nutrient dense than skim milk.

false

Which of the following is not the preferred way of preparing meat and poultry?

fry

Foods that have a positive effect on health beyond providing basic nutrients are called ___.

functional foods

"The soluble fiber in Cheerios, as part of a heart healthy diet, can help you lower your cholesterol." This statement is, specifically, a __ claim.

health

Proportionality refers to ___.

how much should be eaten from each food group

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, what should be the daily sodium intake for a healthy person?

less than 2,300 mg

A diet that is consistently unbalanced and lacks variety is most likely to result in ___.

malnutrition

The measure of nutrients per calorie is known as

nutrient density

Nutrient density refers to ___.

nutrients in relation to calories

The main goal of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes ___.

prevention of chronic disease

The relationship of one food entity to another is called

proportionality

Which one of the following foods is nutrient dense?

skim milk

Which nutrient is associated with increased blood pressure?

sodium

A "reduced fat" cookie must have at least 25 percent less fat per serving than the original type.

true

A food labeled "low in calories" has fewer calories than a food labeled "reduced calories."

true

A functional food is one that has been shown to have a positive effect on your health beyond its basic nutrients.

true

A person who is overnourished can also be malnourished.

true

A qualified health claim is less well-established than an authorized health claim.

true

A soup labeled "low sodium" would have less sodium than a food labeled "less sodium."

true

Based on the EAR, the RDA represents an amount that meets the needs of 97 to 98 percent of healthy individuals in an age/gender group.

true

Full-fat cheese is the number-one source of solid fats in the diets of Americans.

true

It is recommended that protein should comprise between 10 and 35 percent of your daily caloric intake.

true

Nutrient density refers to the amount of nutrients a food contains in relationship to the number of calories it contains.

true

The AMDRs are ranges set for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

true

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are issued by the Food and Drug Administration.

true

The higher the consumption above the UL, the higher the risk of toxicity.

true

The nutrition facts panel lists the Daily Values for vitamin C and vitamin A.

true