Nutrition chapter 2
Which of the following are true about the RDA?
A significant deviation (about 70%) below the required RDA for an extended period of time indicates risk of deficiency and the RDA serves as a standard to evaluate intake of specific nutrients
Arrange the following foods according to their energy densities, from highest energy density (at the top) to the lowest energy density (at the bottom)
Butter, bagels, beans, lettuce
Grains examples of nutrients
Carbs, fiber, thiamin, and iron
Dairy example of nutrients
Carbs, protein, vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus
Identify the key recommendation from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans that pertains to sodium imtake
Consume less than 2300 milligrams per day
The ______ is a generic nutrient standard used on food labels
Daily Value
Intake of nutrient-dense food is especially important for people who tend to consume
Diets relatively low in calories
What is used to determine the calorie needs of the average person for a specific weight, age, and sex?
EER
Select background factors that are important to consider when conducting an evaluation of nutritional health
Education level, current disease, weight history, current medications, and family health history
ERR (Estimate Energy Requirement)
Estimation of calorie needs based on gender, age, height, weight, and physical activity level
Eating a meal with low energy density has been shown to promote satiety without contributing
Excess calories
Overnutrition
Excess intake of calories, often leading to obesity
Which are nutrition components that must appear on the Nutrition Facts food label?
Fiber, carbs, and calories
Fruit examples of nutrients
Folate, vitamin C, fiber, and carbs
A food provides health benefits beyond those supplied by tradition nutrients in know as a(n) _____ food.
Functional
Estimated Energy Requirements take ______ into account when determining an individual's energy needs
Gender, age, weight, and physical activity
Philomena is undergoing chemotherapy and her appetite is very poor. To prevent weight loss, she should consume foods with
High energy density
As we age, overall calorie needs decrease, but micronutrient needs generally stay the same, for this reason, older adults should focus on consuming ____ foods
Nutrient dense
Which of the following are Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
RDA, UL, AI and EER
_____ is the credential that flags a health professional as the most reliable source of the up-to-date nutrition advice
RDN
The dietary component of a comprehensive nutrition assessment may involve
Recalling food intake from previous day
Which is true about the RDA?
Recommends the amount of a nutrient that will meet the needs of about 97% of the population in a particular age/gender group
Most nutrition experts agree that
There are no exclusively "good" or "bad" foods
Desirable nutrition
When body tissues have enough nutrients to support normal metabolic functions
Undernutrition
When sufficient nutrients are not consumed to meet one's needs
Karen would like to lose about 10 pounds. She should focus on consuming foods with low _____ density
Energy
Education level, living conditions, and economic status are a part of_____ assessment
Environmental
The presence of fiber and water in foods _____ feelings of fullness after eating.
Increases
Which of the following accurately describe the Daily Value?
It is used on the Nutrition Facts panel of food labels, it is a generic standard, and it is based on a 2000 kcal diet
Which of the following components are optimal on a nutrition Facts panel of a food label?
Magnesium, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat
FALCA is a labeling law that requires food manufacturers to clearly indicate the presence of _____ in food products
Major food allergens
Nutrient claims on food packaging
Must follow legal definitions
The ______ of food is determined by comparing its protein, vitamin, or mineral content with the amount of calories it provides
Nutrient density
RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)
Nutrient intake recommendation set to meet the needs of nearly all individuals of a given age and gender
AL (Adequate Intake)
Nutrient intake recommendation set when research is not sufficient to determine RDA
As we age, overall calorie needs decrease, but micronutrient needs generally stay the same. For this reason, older adults focus on consuming
Nutrient- dense
Comparing the nutrient of the various foods is an easy way of estimating
Nutrition quality
Protein foods examples
Protein, vitamin B-6, iron, and zinc
Identify the dietary principles emphasized by the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid
Use olive old and other plant oils as the main sources of fats in the diet, eat plenty of fruits and veggies, and consume a variety of minimally processed foods
UL (upper level)
Used to evaulate highest amount of daily intakes inlinely to cause adverse health effects
Eating a diet low in energy density can aid in
Weight maintenance and weight loss
Eating a diet low on energy density can aid in
Weight maintenance and weight loss
