Basic Nutrition Tools

Question 1

The 3 “keys” to a healthy diet (nutritional adequacy &
calorie control)

Answer 1

Variety – eat a wide selection of foods

Moderation – don’t eat to excess

Balance – achieve dietary adequacy within your energy budget by choosing foods of high
nutrient density (nutrients relative to kcals)

Question 2

foods sorted into groups by origin and nutrient
content

Answer 2

Food Group Plans

Question 3

5 categories of foods; foods within each group
categorized by nutrient density with defined serving sizes and
ranges for recommended number of servings for different energy
intakes

Answer 3

Daily Food Guide

Question 4

pictorial form of Daily
Food Guide

Answer 4

pictorial form of Daily
Food Guide

Question 5

foods sorted based on energy-nutrient content

Answer 5

Exchange Lists

Question 6

Manufacturers are required to add essential nutrients to food
products. People are encouraged to buy staple foods with the
Sangkap Pinoy Seal (SPS) to help prevent micronutrient deficiency

Answer 6

RA 8976, DOH 2002