Ch. 2 Flashcards
the four characteristics of a healthful diet are adequacy, balance, moderation, and ____
variety
one teaspoon of salt contains about _____mg of sodium
2300mg
milk is a good source of calciu but a poor source of iron. meat is a good source of iron but a poor source of calcium. individuals who eat from boh of these food groups are incorporating what characteristic of a healthy diet into their meal plan.
balance
which of the following foods is exempt from standard food labeling regulation
meat
the information provided on a food label that identifies how much a serving of food contributes to your intake of nutrients based on 2000 calories a day is called the ____
percent daily value
which of the following is not required on a food label
taste of the food
the government agency that regulates food labeling in the united states is the ____
us food and drug administration (FDA)
the government agency that regulates the food labels on fresh meat and poultry in the united states is the ____
us department of agriculture (USDA)
according to the food guide pyramid, which of the following foods is not a food that is considered to have discretionary calories
grapes
which of the following is not required on a food label
folic acid
A set of principles developed by the usda and the usdhhs to help reduce the risk of developing chronic disease is called
dietary guidelines for americans
the dietary guidelines for americans recommends a minimum of
30 min of moderate activity most or all days of the week
diets high in sugar are directly associated with
tooth decay
excess sodium in the diet is linked to _____ in some individuals
hypertension
diets low in sodium and high in potassium can reduce the risk of _____
hypertension
servings in the usda food guide are represented in _____
ounce-equivalents
why are there several ethnic variations of MyPyramid
to allow for culturally and ethnically different foods choices
which statement best describes nutrient density
consume foods that have the most nutrients for their calories
moderate alcohol consumption for men is defined as consuming no ________
more than two drinks per day
including fiber in you diet is beneficial to your gi tract, but consuming excess amounts of fiber can result in the loss of nutrients. this statement is an example of which of the factors to consider in planning diets?
moderation
the dietary guidelines for americans recommends consuming less than _____ mg of sodium/day
2300
which of the following statements does not describe the mediterranean style diet
the diet is lower in total fat that the typical western style diet
healthier fat sources include _____ and vegetable oils
nuts
what is represented at the base of the mediterranean diet and pyramid
daily physical activity
which of the following is a limitation of the usda food guide
the serving sizes do not always represent standard amounts of food that people buy
which of the following would not be a good practice for eating out healthfully
order cream based soups to increase your calcium intake
n adequate intake of _____ during pregnancy is associated with a decreased risk of neural tube defects in newborns
folate
the statement of identity on a food label indicates
the common and identifiable name of the food product
the label on a bag of potato chips indicates that one serving contains 250 calories with 150 calories from fat. what percent of calories come from fat
60
the dietary guidelines for americans recommends a total daily fat intake of between _____ percent of total calories
20-35
good food safety practices inclue all of the following except
thawing frozen food at room temperature on the kitchen counter
there are many types of diet plans available today. the overall best diet plan is one that
fits the lifestyle and needs of the individual
what characteristic describes the majority of meals offered at fast food restaurants
high in calories
a method for eating out healthfully is to
order any meat dish grilled or broiled and avoid fried or breaded meat dishes
nutrient _____ refers to the amount of nutrients compared with the amount of calories in a food
density
the nutrition _____ panel on a food package contains the nutrition information on that product
facts
required on all food products, a statement of _____ is a common name of the item that clearly describes its contents
identity
provided on the nutrition facts panel, the percent _____ values tells the consumer how much one serving contributes to the recommended overall daily intake of nutrients
daily
MyPyramid was eveloped by the united states department of _____
agriculture
consuming alcoholic beverages in moderation is defined as no more than _____ drink for women per day and no more than two drinks per day for men
one
serving sizes for the grains and beans section of the usda food guide are expressed in _____ equivalents
ounce
planning a meal that includes many different colored foods is a practical approach to eating a _____ of foods
variety
the dietary guidelins for americans recommend a minimum of _____ minutes of exercise per day
30
eating the right amount of foods o maintain a healthy weight is called
moderation
a ______ food is one that provides a health benefit beyond basic nutrition
functional
the dietary guidelines for americans recommend a total daily fat intake between 20-_____ percent of total daily energy intake
35
the term used in mypyramid that describes the extra caloreis on can consume after having met essential nutrient needs is _____
discretionary
naturally occurring chemicals found in plant foods that enhance health are called
phytochemicals
accumulating at least _____ minutes of moderate activity per day, most, or all days of the week will reduce the risk for chronic disease
30
