Ch. 2

Question 1

the four characteristics of a healthful diet are adequacy, balance, moderation, and ____

Answer 1

variety

Question 2

one teaspoon of salt contains about _____mg of sodium

Answer 2

2300mg

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

balance

Question 4

which of the following foods is exempt from standard food labeling regulation

Answer 4

meat

Question 5

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 ____

Answer 5

percent daily value

Question 6

which of the following is not required on a food label

Answer 6

taste of the food

Question 7

the government agency that regulates food labeling in the united states is the ____

Answer 7

us food and drug administration (FDA)

Question 8

the government agency that regulates the food labels on fresh meat and poultry in the united states is the ____

Answer 8

us department of agriculture (USDA)

Question 9

according to the food guide pyramid, which of the following foods is not a food that is considered to have discretionary calories

Answer 9

grapes

Question 10

which of the following is not required on a food label

Answer 10

folic acid

Question 11

A set of principles developed by the usda and the usdhhs to help reduce the risk of developing chronic disease is called

Answer 11

dietary guidelines for americans

Question 12

the dietary guidelines for americans recommends a minimum of

Answer 12

30 min of moderate activity most or all days of the week

Question 13

diets high in sugar are directly associated with

Answer 13

tooth decay

Question 14

excess sodium in the diet is linked to _____ in some individuals

Answer 14

hypertension

Question 15

diets low in sodium and high in potassium can reduce the risk of _____

Answer 15

hypertension

Question 16

servings in the usda food guide are represented in _____

Answer 16

ounce-equivalents

Question 17

why are there several ethnic variations of MyPyramid

Answer 17

to allow for culturally and ethnically different foods choices

Question 18

which statement best describes nutrient density

Answer 18

consume foods that have the most nutrients for their calories

Question 19

moderate alcohol consumption for men is defined as consuming no ________

Answer 19

more than two drinks per day

Question 20

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?

Answer 20

moderation

Question 21

the dietary guidelines for americans recommends consuming less than _____ mg of sodium/day

Answer 21

2300

Question 22

which of the following statements does not describe the mediterranean style diet

Answer 22

the diet is lower in total fat that the typical western style diet

Question 23

healthier fat sources include _____ and vegetable oils

Answer 23

nuts

Question 24

what is represented at the base of the mediterranean diet and pyramid

Answer 24

daily physical activity

Question 25

which of the following is a limitation of the usda food guide

Answer 25

the serving sizes do not always represent standard amounts of food that people buy

Question 26

which of the following would not be a good practice for eating out healthfully

Answer 26

order cream based soups to increase your calcium intake

Question 27

n adequate intake of _____ during pregnancy is associated with a decreased risk of neural tube defects in newborns

Answer 27

folate

Question 28

the statement of identity on a food label indicates

Answer 28

the common and identifiable name of the food product

Question 29

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

Answer 29

60

Question 30

the dietary guidelines for americans recommends a total daily fat intake of between _____ percent of total calories

Answer 30

20-35

Question 31

good food safety practices inclue all of the following except

Answer 31

thawing frozen food at room temperature on the kitchen counter

Question 32

there are many types of diet plans available today. the overall best diet plan is one that

Answer 32

fits the lifestyle and needs of the individual

Question 33

what characteristic describes the majority of meals offered at fast food restaurants

Answer 33

high in calories

Question 34

a method for eating out healthfully is to

Answer 34

order any meat dish grilled or broiled and avoid fried or breaded meat dishes

Question 35

nutrient _____ refers to the amount of nutrients compared with the amount of calories in a food

Answer 35

density

Question 36

the nutrition _____ panel on a food package contains the nutrition information on that product

Answer 36

facts

Question 37

required on all food products, a statement of _____ is a common name of the item that clearly describes its contents

Answer 37

identity

Question 38

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

Answer 38

daily

Question 39

MyPyramid was eveloped by the united states department of _____

Answer 39

agriculture

Question 40

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

Answer 40

one

Question 41

serving sizes for the grains and beans section of the usda food guide are expressed in _____ equivalents

Answer 41

ounce

Question 42

planning a meal that includes many different colored foods is a practical approach to eating a _____ of foods

Answer 42

variety

Question 43

the dietary guidelins for americans recommend a minimum of _____ minutes of exercise per day

Answer 43

30

Question 44

eating the right amount of foods o maintain a healthy weight is called

Answer 44

moderation

Question 45

a ______ food is one that provides a health benefit beyond basic nutrition

Answer 45

functional

Question 46

the dietary guidelines for americans recommend a total daily fat intake between 20-_____ percent of total daily energy intake

Answer 46

35

Question 47

the term used in mypyramid that describes the extra caloreis on can consume after having met essential nutrient needs is _____

Answer 47

discretionary

Question 48

naturally occurring chemicals found in plant foods that enhance health are called

Answer 48

phytochemicals

Question 49

accumulating at least _____ minutes of moderate activity per day, most, or all days of the week will reduce the risk for chronic disease

Answer 49

30