Chapter 1 Flashcards
Which term describes the addition of a vitamin or mineral to a food or beverage in which it was not originally present?
Fortification.
What is sports nutrition? Is it applicable only to competitive athletes?
Sports nutrition is the application of nutrition knowledge emphasized in providing the adequate diet to perform a physical activity. Providing the body with the necessary nutrients to perform at the best of your capacity before, during and after physical activity. It is applicable for every person that performs physical activity in a regular routine.
True or false?
The ingredients within a food/beverage must be listed on the food label in ascending order of predominance, as determined by weight.
False.
They have to be in descending order of predominance
What do we call when certain nutrients are added back to a food that were removed during processing?
Enrichment.
True or false?
A nutrition label is required on most food packages with exceptions such as meat and small, individual food
packages.
True.
All of the following are required on food labels except:
a) Address of manufacturer.
b) List of all vitamins and minerals. (correct)
c) Serving size.
d) Statement of identity.
The UL for a nutrient is best described as:
The highest amount of a nutrient that you can safely eat on a daily basis.
Which of the 6 essential nutrients is only water soluble and is considered a micronutrient?
Minerals.
For which age demographic will the newest food Nutrition Facts Label (beginning in 2019) be most appropriate?
For elderly people. That is the reason why they have bigger fonts and a simple way to read and very concise.
The EAR for a nutrient can best be described as…
The minimum amount needed by an average healthy person.
Which are recommendations found within the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Manage your weight, consume sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables, and consume less than 10% of total daily calories from saturated fat.
True or false?
In addition to water, fluid needs can be met through ingestion of milk, juice, tea, coffee, soda, other beverages, and
watery foods.
True.
Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?
a) Vitamins A, D, K, and selenium.
b) Vitamins A, D, E, and C.
c) Vitamins A, D, E, and K. (correct)
d) Vitamins D, E, K, and choline.
True or false?
The %DV indicates the percentage of the total daily requirement that is provided in one serving of the product.
True.
The EAR for a nutrient can best be described as…
The minimum amount needed by an average healthy person.
