ch 2 quiz

Question 1

data from the USDA indicate that buying foods away from how now accounts for about _______ of all food expenditures

Answer 1

50%

Question 2

the main idea behind the Mediterranean diet is to reduce one’s risk for

Answer 2

cardiovascular disease

Question 3

the 4 characteristics of a healthful diet are

Answer 3

• balanced
• nutrient-dense
• adequate
• moderate

Question 4

what is a practical strategy for eating out more healthfully

Answer 4

• order a child size portion
• split a meal
• take 1/2 home for another time

Question 5

The % Daily Value on the Nutrition Facts Panel can be used to compare products to see which might be healthier. A nutrient that is below 5% and/or higher than ________ is considered low and/or high in that nutrient.

Answer 5

20%

Question 6

There are ________ component food groups represented in MyPlate.

Answer 6

five

Question 7

MyPlate uses the term ________ to address recommended amounts to eat.

Answer 7

ounce-equivalent

Question 8

What two agencies are responsible for developing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Answer 8

Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Question 9

Currently, about 35% of adults are classified as obese.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The “footnote” on the Nutrition Facts Panel tells you

Answer 10

that the % Daily Value is based on 2,000 Calories and that your needs may be higher or
lower.

Question 11

An adequate diet has

Answer 11

• energy adequacy to maintain health.
• the nutrient adequacy to maintain health
• the fiber adequacy to maintain health.

Question 12

Variety refers to

Answer 12

eating a lot of different foods from many different food groups to optimize nutrients.

Question 13

A key strategy to use when eating out is to

Answer 13

focus on portion size

Question 14

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends consuming alcohol in moderation if at all. The is the equivalent of

Answer 14

1 drink for women; 2 drinks for men.

Question 15

How often are the Dietary Guidelines updated?

Answer 15

Every 5 years

Question 16

Mandatory Calorie labeling of menus in some regions has

Answer 16

b. had no significant effect on food choices made by consumers.

Question 17

If the level of confidence in a health claim based on current scientific evidence is not convincing, a particular health claim may have to include what?

Answer 17

A disclaimer

Question 18

MyPlate was specifically designed to be

Answer 18

interactive

Question 19

Statement of identity, net contents of the package, name and address of food manufacturer or distributor, nutrition information, and what make up the five components that are mandated on food labels?

Answer 19

The ingredient list

Question 20

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines have an emphasis on which health-related issue?

Answer 20

Obesity and weight management

Question 21

What agency first established regulations for including nutrition information on food labels?

Answer 21

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Question 22

What do empty Calories represent?

Answer 22

b. Calories that contain few or no nutrients.

Question 23

MyPlate was created to provide a graphic representation of

Answer 23

the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Question 24

An example of an empty calorie food according to its definition would be:

Answer 24

diet cola

Question 25

Food preferences are influenced by

Answer 25

• sensory data
• cultural and family influences
• learned factors