Nutrition Chapter 3

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A food that is considered a low source of a nutrient if it provides ________________ % of that nutrient or less

5

A health claim could be included on

A food with 19% of DV for Vitamin A

A(n) ___________ is the amount of the nutrient that should meet the needs of 50% of the healthy people who are in a particular life stage/gender group

EAR

The ___________ inspired the development of other food pyramids for people who don't follow the Western diet

Food Guide Pyramid

_____is an interactive dietary and menu-planning guide accessible at the website www.choosemyplate.gov that includes a variety of food nutrition and physical activity resources for consumers

MyPlate

Sweet potatoes, okra, and peanuts are traditional foods of _________

West Africa

What familiar item does MyPlate encourage people to use in order to estimate a 1 cup serving size?

baseball

By maintaining optimal levels of stored nutrients, a person may be able to avoid or delay developing a(n)

deficiency disorder

What mineral is not required on the new Nutrition Fact label?

fluoride

The ________ population is now the largest minority group in the U.S.

hispanic

The __________ population is now the largest minority group in the U.S.

hispanic

Since the Pima Indians have adopted a more "Western" diet, obesity and type 2 diabetes is

more common

Age, gender, health status, and use of medications all influence a person's overall ________ requirements

nutrient

A ______ ________ is the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a defined level of nutritional health

nutrient requirement

___________ foods are foods produced without the use of antibiotics, hormones, or synthetic fertilizers or pesticides

organic

Traditional Asian foods generally feature large amounts of _________

rice or noodles and vegetables

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA's) are standards for recommended daily intakes of

several nutrients

What is not required on the Supplement Facts label?

structure-function claim

A(n) ________ describes the role a nutrient or dietary supplement plays in maintaining a structure such as bone or promoting a normal function, such as digestion.

structure/function claim

The typical American diet of those 2 years and older does not provide enough

vegetables, fruits, dairy

The Nutrition Facts panel includes:

•lists certain food constituents •indicates serving amounts •indicates the % DV of some food constituents

The Supplement Facts label must include the:

•%DV of each nutrient in supplement •serving size •manufacturer's address

What is the 2015-2020 Overarching Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

•Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount •Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan •Support healthy eating patterns for all •Shift to healthier food and beverage choices •Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake

What is the purpose and framework of the Exchange System?

•This tool categorizes foods into carbohydrates, meats, and fats •The tool provides a manageable framework for designing diets •The tool provides a manageable framework, especially for treatment of diabetics

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the maximum chronic daily intake of a nutrient ________

•that is unlikely to cause health effects in almost all people •above which toxicity effects are likely

True or False? The FDA does not require dietary supplement manufacturers to provide evidence that labeling claims are accurate or truthful before they appear on product containers

True

True or False? The estimated energy requirement is based on the needs of healthy individuals

True


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