ch 2 quiz Flashcards
data from the USDA indicate that buying foods away from how now accounts for about _______ of all food expenditures
50%
the main idea behind the Mediterranean diet is to reduce one’s risk for
cardiovascular disease
the 4 characteristics of a healthful diet are
- balanced
- nutrient-dense
- adequate
- moderate
what is a practical strategy for eating out more healthfully
- order a child size portion
- split a meal
- take 1/2 home for another time
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.
20%
There are ________ component food groups represented in MyPlate.
five
MyPlate uses the term ________ to address recommended amounts to eat.
ounce-equivalent
What two agencies are responsible for developing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Currently, about 35% of adults are classified as obese.
True
The “footnote” on the Nutrition Facts Panel tells you
that the % Daily Value is based on 2,000 Calories and that your needs may be higher or
lower.
An adequate diet has
- energy adequacy to maintain health.
- the nutrient adequacy to maintain health
- the fiber adequacy to maintain health.
Variety refers to
eating a lot of different foods from many different food groups to optimize nutrients.
A key strategy to use when eating out is to
focus on portion size
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends consuming alcohol in moderation if at all. The is the equivalent of
1 drink for women; 2 drinks for men.
How often are the Dietary Guidelines updated?
Every 5 years
Mandatory Calorie labeling of menus in some regions has
b. had no significant effect on food choices made by consumers.
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?
A disclaimer
MyPlate was specifically designed to be
interactive
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?
The ingredient list
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines have an emphasis on which health-related issue?
Obesity and weight management
What agency first established regulations for including nutrition information on food labels?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
What do empty Calories represent?
b. Calories that contain few or no nutrients.
MyPlate was created to provide a graphic representation of
the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
An example of an empty calorie food according to its definition would be:
diet cola
Food preferences are influenced by
- sensory data
- cultural and family influences
- learned factors
