Ch 02 Flashcards
T/F
A healthful diet should always include vitamin supplements.
False
T/F
All foods sold in the United States must display a food label.
False
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that people who choose to drink should do so sensibly and in moderation. Moderation is defined as no more than ___ drink per day for women and no more than ___ drinks per day for men.
1; 2
An adequate diet is defined as a diet that:
provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and fiber needed to maintain a person’s health.
The Nutrition Facts panel identifies which of the following?
the % Daily Values of selected nutrients in a serving of the packaged food.
On a package of crackers, the phrase reduced fat:
is an example of an FDA-approved nutrient claim.
The USDA Food Patterns recommend that you:
make half your grains whole, go lean with protein, and vary your veggies
MyPlate does not:
make specific recommendations for protein food choices.
One way to reduce the Calorie content of a restaurant meal is:
to order an appetizer instead of an entrée.
T/F
A food label must include a list of ingredients in descending order by weight.
True
T/F
Structure–function claims on food labels must be approved by the FDA.
False
T/F
The USDA Food Patterns classify beans, peas, and lentils in both the vegetables group and the protein foods group.
True
T/F
The USDA has written a standardized definition for a serving size for most foods.
False
T/F
One strategy for eating out more healthfully would be to order pasta with a cheese sauce instead of a tomato sauce.
False
About ___ of Americans eat out at least once a week.
two-thirds
The Nutrition Facts Panel on a food label contains:
Serving size
Servings per package
Total Calories and Calories of fat per serving
Macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals
% Daily Values
The ___ regulates nutrient and health claims found on food labels
FDA
A healthful diet provides a proper combination of energy and ____.
A) flavors
B) nutrients
C) variety
D) texture
B) nutrients
Deficient intake of key nutrients generally _____.
A) occurs gradually over time
B) is experienced primarily by vegetarians
C) is mainly found in developing countries
D) is life-threatening
A) occurs gradually over time
“Moderation” means _____.
A) eating not too much and not too little
B) providing the proper portions of nutrients
C) consuming a specified amount of macronutrients
D) regularly eating a variety of foods from the different food groups
A) eating not too much and not too little
“Variety” means _____.
A) consuming enough calories to maintain a healthy weight
B) regularly eating many different foods from the different food groups
C) not eating too much or too little
D) consuming combinations of foods with different nutrient proportions
B) regularly eating many different foods from the different food groups
A diet that is “balanced” _____.
A) is equal parts macro- and micro-nutrients
B) is designed mainly for weight management
C) promotes eating reasonable quantities of all foods
D) combines foods providing the proper proportions of nutrients
D) combines foods providing the proper proportions of nutrients
The ____ is the agency that regulates food labels.
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
C) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D) U.S. Congress
C) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The components on food labels must include _____.
A) approximate content of the package
B) a list of ingredients
C) calories from carbohydrates
D) suggested serving size
B) a list of ingredients
The Nutrition Facts Panel can be used to _____.
A) compare one food to another
B) maintain a food budget
C) identify the antioxidant content
D) determine the freshness of the food
A) compare one food to another
The percent daily value (%DV) is ____.
A) a standard for food consumption
B) part of required food labeling content
C) based on a 1000-Calorie diet
D) a nutrient claim
B) part of required food labeling content
A food label is required for ____.
A) meats
B) structure-function claims
C) produce
D) nutrient claims
D) nutrient claims
MyPlate was created to accompany _____.
A) the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid
B) the USDA Food Patterns
C) FDA food labels
D) the Nutrition Facts Panel
B) the USDA Food Patterns
MyPlate is _____.
A) an interactive personalized guide you access on the Internet
B) based on the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
C) used to treat chronic diseases
D) a tool for tracking public health developments
A) an interactive personalized guide you access on the Internet
The sections within MyPlate correspond to _____.
A) the macro- and micro-nutrients
B) the four characteristics of a healthful diet
C) food groups in the USDA Food patterns
D) the five components on food labels
C) food groups in the USDA Food patterns
MyPlate was released in _____.
A) 2008
B) 2011
C) 1999
D) 2010
B) 2011
Empty Calories ____.
A) are those which provide few or no nutrients
B) come only from high-sugar food
C) are those which you can eat freely
D) mainly affect dieters trying to lose weight
A) are those which provide few or no nutrients
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans do not include _____.
A) consuming most of your food early in the day
B) balancing Calories to manage weight
C) consuming less sodium
D) consuming more beans and peas
A) consuming most of your food early in the day
A healthful strategy for eating out is to _____.
A) dine at all-you-can-eat or buffet-style restaurants
B) eat out more often
C) share an entrée with a friend
D) eat only salads
C) share an entrée with a friend
A major criticism of the former MyPyramid guidelines was that ____.
A) portion sizes were unrealistically small
B) it didn’t address empty Calories
C) it over-emphasized physical activity
D) it was too color-coded
A) portion sizes were unrealistically small