Accessing valid and reliable information for healthy eating

Question 1

Define ‘Grounded In Research.’

Answer 1

Nutrition recommendations should be backed by people/ peers approval not un-substantiated claims.

Question 2

Define Personalized Approach-

Answer 2

One person’s nutritional facts don’t account for someone else’s

Question 3

Define Adapting to new findings

Answer 3

Reliable sources update their guidance to provide the most accurate information.

Question 4

Define Macronutrients’

Answer 4

Identify amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat in a serving.

Question 5

Define Micronutrients’

Answer 5

Check the vitamin & mineral content to ensure a balanced intake

Question 6

Define Health Claims-

Answer 6

Be cautious of misleading marketing claims “low-fat” or “all natural”

Question 7

FDA

Answer 7

Food & Drug Association.

Question 8

What is the FDA purpose?

Answer 8

Purpose of the FDA is to fact check food & ingredients to ensure safety.

Question 9

Define Health Claims-

Answer 9

Be cautious of misleading information for advertising false claims like “all natural” or “low-fat.”