Ch 2: Nutrition Guidelines

Question 1

The two main approaches to nutrition recommendations in Canada are ______ based and ______ based.

Answer 1

Nutrient, food

Question 2

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are designed for ______ people.

Answer 2

Healthy

Question 3

The three aims of the DRI committee are to prevent nutrient deficiencies, reduce the risk of ______, and promote optimal health.

Answer 3

Chronic disease

Question 4

The ______ provides a range for macronutrient intake expressed as a percentage of total energy intake.

Answer 4

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR

Question 5

Canada’s Food Guide recommends that 50% of your plate should consist of ______ and ______.

Answer 5

Fruits, vegetables

Question 6

The ______ Food Guide was developed to meet the dietary needs and cultural traditions of Indigenous populations.

Answer 6

First nations, inuit, metis

Question 7

The highest amount of a nutrient that can be safely consumed each day without harm is called the ______.

Answer 7

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

Question 8

Canada’s Food Guide of 2019 encourages choosing ______-based protein foods.

Answer 8

Plant

Question 9

The World Health Organization sets ______ health recommendations.

Answer 9

International

Question 10

Canada’s first national Food Guide was published in ______

Answer 10

1942

Question 11

food diary or food intake record is an example of a ______ intake assessment

Answer 11

Dietary

Question 12

The term for misleading marketing that makes food appear healthier than it is called ______.

Answer 12

Health washing

Question 13

Fortification is the process of adding __

Answer 13

Vitamins and minerals to improve nutritional quality

Question 14

The ______ regulates the labeling of natural health products in Canada.

Answer 14

Natural health products directorate

Question 15

A food label must include an ingredients list, nutrition facts table, and _____

Answer 15

Net weight of the product

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a nutrient-based recommendation?
a) Canada’s Food Guide
b) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
c) Mediterranean Diet
d) MyPlate

Answer 16

B

Question 17

Which type of DRI represents the amount of a nutrient needed to meet the needs of almost all (97-98%) healthy individuals?
a) EAR
b) AI
c) RDA
d) UL

Answer 17

C

Question 18

Which macronutrient has the largest acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR)?
a) Carbohydrates
b) Fats
c) Proteins
d) Vitamins

Answer 18

A

Question 19

What percentage of your plate should be fruits and vegetables according to Canada’s Food Guide?
a) 25%
b) 30%
c) 50%
d) 70%

Answer 19

C

Question 20

Which of the following was NOT a criticism of the 2007 Food Guide?
a) Lack of emphasis on whole grains
b) Influence of the food industry
c) Too much focus on total fat instead of fat quality
d) Lack of emphasis on plant-based proteins

Answer 20

D

Question 21

What year was Canada’s first Food Guide published?
a) 1930
b) 1942
c) 1955
d) 1970

Answer 21

B

Question 22

Which assessment method asks individuals what they ate in the last 24 hours?
a) Food frequency questionnaire
b) Diet history
c) 24-hour recall
d) Anthropometric measurement

Answer 22

C

Question 23

Which organization regulates food labeling in Canada?
a) FDA
b) WHO
c) Health Canada
d) USDA

Answer 23

C

Question 24

Which of the following foods is NOT required to have a food label?
a) Packaged cereal
b) Fresh fruits and vegetables
c) Frozen meals
d) Bottled beverages

Answer 24

B

Question 25

What percentage of Daily Value (%DV) is considered “high” for a nutrient? a) 5% b) 10% c) 15% d) 25%

Answer 25

C

Question 26

Which term refers to adding vitamins or minerals to foods that don’t naturally contain them? a) Fortification b) Enrichment c) Supplementation d) Processing

Answer 26

A

Question 27

Which organization sets international health recommendations? a) USDA b) WHO c) FDA d) Health Canada

Answer 27

B

Question 28

Which type of claim states how much of a nutrient is in a food? a) Disease-risk-reduction claim b) Function claim c) Nutrient content claim d) Therapeutic claim

Answer 28

C

Question 29

What is the purpose of front-of-package warning symbols? a) Advertise the food product b) Highlight positive nutrients c) Warn if food is high in sodium, sugar, or unhealthy fats d) Provide ingredient information

Answer 29

C

Question 30

Which of the following is a common challenge in dietary assessment? a) Portion size mistakes b) Accurate memory recall c) Consistent eating habits every day d) Easy tracking of intake

Answer 30

A

Question 31

What are the two approaches to nutrition recommendations in Canada?

Answer 31

Nutrient and food based

Question 32

What is the purpose of the DRIs?

Answer 32

Prevent deficiencies, reduce chronic disease risk, and promote health

Question 33

What are the three types of DRI values related to nutrient intake?

Answer 33

EAR RDA AI

Question 34

What does the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) define?

Answer 34

Recommended range of macronutrient intake

Question 35

What are the four main changes in Canada’s 2019 Food Guide?

Answer 35

More whole grains, plant-based proteins, healthier fats, and no fruit juice

Question 36

What percentage of your daily intake should be from carbohydrates?

Answer 36

45-65%

Question 37

What is a food diary?

Answer 37

A record of everything eaten over a period of time

Question 38

What is the purpose of food fortification?

Answer 38

Improve nutritional value by adding vitamins or minerals

Question 39

What organization regulates food labels in Canada?

Answer 39

Health canada

Question 40

Health washing meaning

Answer 40

Misleading marketing that makes food appear healthier than it is

Question 41

What is the purpose of front-of-package warning labels?

Answer 41

Indicate if food is high in sodium, sugar, unhealthy fats

Question 42

What are nutrient content claims?

Answer 42

Statements about the amount of nutrient in food

Question 43

What is one common challenge in dietary assessments?

Answer 43

Memory issues when recalling food intake

Question 44

What year was the first Canada Food Guide published?

Answer 44

1942

Question 45

What is the recommended proportion of protein on your plate?

Answer 45

25%

Question 46

Dietary pattern meaning

Answer 46

describes the amounts and types of food to eat to ensure an adequate intake of nutrients; —the number of servings of vegetables and fruits a person should eat.

Question 47

DRI MEANING

Answer 47

refers to the amount of a nutrient (like vitamins, minerals, or protein) that is recommended for people to consume in order to stay healthy.

Question 48

criterion of adequacy

Answer 48

determine whether a person’s nutrient intake is enough to meet their body's needs for good health.

Question 49

intake distribution

Answer 49

refers to how a certain nutrient or food is consumed across a group of people. It shows the spread or range of how much different individuals are eating or taking in.

Question 50

estimated energy requirements (EER)

Answer 50

amount of energy recommended by the DRIs to maintain body weight in a healthy person based on age, gender, size, and activity level.

Question 51

recommended daily intakes (RDIs)

Answer 51

amount of a nutrient (like vitamins, minerals, protein, etc.) that is recommended for a healthy person to consume each day to meet their nutritional needs.

Question 52

nutritional status of indiv

Answer 52

State of health as it is influenced by the intake and utilization of nutrients.