Chapter 19 Food Labels Amd Portion Sizes Flashcards
1 Which of the following nutrients does not have a percent daily value listed on the nutrition facts label?
Protein
Dietary fiber
Carbohydrate
Added sugars
Protein
2 Many vitamin and mineral supplements provide well over 100% of the daily value for those nutrients. Why is it important to review this information on a supplement facts label?
We do not absorb 100% of the nutrients in supplements, so it is important to look for products that provide well over 100% of the DV.
Individuals who need supplements will always require over 100% the Daily Value, so it is important to look for larger amounts.
Supplements that provide less than 100% of the Daily Value are poor sources of those nutrients.
The amount provided may or may not be appropriate for an individual and it should be evaluated in the context of the individual’s needs.
The amount provided may or may not be appropriate for an individual and it should be evaluated in the context of the individual’s needs.
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5 Which of the following components is not required on the new/revised nutrition facts label?
Added sugars
Total sugars
Total calories
Calories from fat
Calories from fat
6 The new/revised nutrition facts label requires the nutrient content of four micronutrients to be listed. These micronutrients are listed in which of the following groups?
Vitamin C, calcium, vitamin D, and iron
Potassium, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin C
Potassium, vitamin C, vitamin D, and iron
Calcium, vitamin D, potassium, and iron
Calcium, vitamin D, potassium, and iron
7 How many grams of fat does a low-fat product labeled on the nutrition facts panel have?
3 grams of fat or less per serving
5 grams of fat or less per serving
1/2 gram or less of fat per serving
1 gram of fat per serving
3 grams of fat or less per serving
8 If a supplement manufacturer makes a claim about a nutrient (e.g., a vitamin, mineral, amino acid, or type of fat), what information must it provide on the supplement facts label?
The percent of RDA of the nutrient in the product
The ratio of the nutrient in the product
The RDA of the nutrient in a 2000 calorie diet
The amount of the nutrient in a serving of the product
The amount of the nutrient in a serving of the product
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12 A brand of oatmeal claims that it is a “Good Source of Soluble Fiber” on its label. According to FDA labeling requirements, what must the Nutrition Facts label specify?
The amount of soluble fiber in the specified serving size
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for soluble fiber
The percentage of soluble fiber in the package
The role of soluble fiber in a healthy diet
The amount of soluble fiber in the specified serving size
13 Portion control guidelines that use the image of a healthy-eating plate generally recommend that protein foods comprise how much area on a plate?
Approximately a sixth of the plate
Approximately a third of the plate
Approximately half of the plate
Approximately a quarter of the plate
Approximately a quarter of the plate
14 A client is looking to buy a high-fiber brand of cereal but is not sure how to tell if a brand is high in fiber. What would a Nutrition Coach recommend that they look at to determine this?
Look for a brand that has 2 grams or more of fiber per serving.
Look for a brand that has a percent daily value of 20 or more for dietary fiber.
Look for a brand that has dietary fiber on the nutrition facts label.
Look for a brand that has 3 grams of fiber or more per serving.
Look for a brand that has a percent daily value of 20 or more for dietary fiber.
15 What is one problem associated with using larger plates at meals?
Larger plates increase appetite.
Larger plates decrease appetite.
It is more difficult to estimate palm-sized portions.
People tend to serve themselves larger portions.
People tend to serve themselves larger portions.
16 If a food label in the EU and UK mentions a dietary ingredient in the product name or on the primary display panel, what must be included in the ingredients list in addition to the name of the dietary ingredient?
The percentage (%) by weight of the dietary ingredient in the product
The source of the dietary ingredient
The ratio of the dietary ingredient to the total number of ingredients in the product
The volume of the dietary ingredient in the product
The percentage (%) by weight of the dietary ingredient in the product
17 A client says she has a difficult time estimating an appropriate portion of starch when she dines out at restaurants. What might a Nutrition Coach recommend she use as a visual approximation?
A golf ball-sized portion
A cupped palm-size portion
A mobile phone-sized portion
Two flat palm-sized portions
A cupped palm-size portion
18 What is the recommended portion size for meat/poultry in the UK according to the British Dietetic Association?
A tennis ball
A deck of cards
Palm of hand
A baseball
A deck of cards
19 The ingredients list for a granola bar lists the following as the first four ingredients: oats, sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter. What can the Nutrition Coach determine about the amount of sugar in the product?
25% of the product is sugar.
Sugar is the second-largest ingredient in the product, by weight.
The product is fairly low in sugar as it is not the first ingredient listed.
The product has a small amount of sugar.
Sugar is the second-largest ingredient in the product, by weight.
20 A client wants to know if her daily multivitamin provides an adequate amount of each vitamin to meet all her daily needs. What values should she look at on the supplement facts label to determine this?
The % Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for each vitamin
The total amount in milligrams (mg) of each vitamin listed
The total amount in grams (g) of each vitamin listed
The % Daily Value (DV) for each vitamin
The % Daily Value (DV) for each vitamin
21 A client wants to know how to determine if a product has a low amount of saturated fat. At what value(s) would the Nutrition Coach recommend they look to determine this?
Look for the RDA for fat in the product.
Look for a % Daily Value of 5 or less.
Look for a % Daily Value of 20 or less.
Look for the total amount of fat in the product.
Look for a % Daily Value of 5 or less.
22 A client asks if the serving size on a nutrition facts label is the recommended amount of the food that she should eat. How would a Nutrition Coach answer her?
The serving size is a reference amount based on the amount of food that individuals are typically thought to eat at one sitting.
The serving size is an accurate estimation of what individuals should be eating at one sitting.
The serving size is a recommended amount for what individuals should eat at one sitting, but may vary from person to person.
The serving size is a standardized amount that reflects the amount of food that should be eaten by most individuals at one sitting.
The serving size is a reference amount based on the amount of food that individuals are typically thought to eat at one sitting.
23 The nutrition facts label for a brand of granola bar lists the percent daily value of added sugar as 23%. What does this indicate?
The granola bar is low in added sugar since the percent daily value is less than 25%.
The granola bar has an acceptable amount of added sugar since the percent daily value is less than 25%.
The granola bar is a good source of added sugar since the percent daily value is greater than 20%.
The granola bar is high in added sugar since the percent daily value is greater than 20%.
The granola bar is high in added sugar since the percent daily value is greater than 20%.
24 A client mentions that he is trying to find a brand of cereal that is high in fiber but is not sure how to compare different products. What recommendation could a Nutrition Coach provide to help him choose a brand that is high in fiber?
Choose a brand that has a % Daily Value of 20% or less for fiber.
Choose a brand that has a % Daily Value of 5% or less for fiber.
Choose a brand that has a % Daily Value of 20% or more for fiber.
Choose a brand that has a % Daily Value of 5% or more for fiber.
Choose a brand that has a % Daily Value of 20% or more for fiber.
25 Nutrition Information labels in the EU and UK do not indicate a serving size on food labels. Instead, they provide nutrient information for what standard amount?
1/4 cup dry or a pint of fluid product
1 gram of dry or 1 milliliter of fluid product
100 grams of dry or 100 milliliters of fluid product
3 ounces of dry or 1 cup of fluid product
100 grams of dry or 100 milliliters of fluid product
26 What is an appropriate portion (in ounces) of protein at a meal for an adult, average woman who requires approximately 1500-1800 calories per day?
3 - 4 ounces
6 - 8 ounces
4 - 5 ounces
1 - 2 ounces
3 - 4 ounces
27 What is an appropriate visual approximation for starch at a meal for an average adult male who requires approximately 2200-2800 calories per day?
One finger-sized portion
Two finger-sized portions
One cupped palm-size portion
Two cupped palm-size portions
Two cupped palm-size portions
28 What is an appropriate visual approximation for vegetables at a meal for an average adult male who requires approximately 2200-2800 calories per day?
Two fist-sized portions
Two poker chip-sized portions
One poker chip-sized portion
One fist-sized portion
Two fist-sized portions
29 What is an appropriate visual approximation for fat at a meal for an average adult female who requires approximately 1500-1800 calories per day?
Two fist-sized portions
Two cupped-palm portions
One thumb-sized portion
One mobile phone-sized portion
One thumb-sized portion
30 Which of the following is an appropriate visual approximation for a 1/4-cup serving of dried fruit?
A large egg
A hockey puck
A tennis ball
A baseball
A large egg
31 Which of the following is an appropriate visual approximation for a 1-cup serving of vegetables?
Two baseballs
Two tennis balls
A soccer ball
A baseball
A baseball
32 Which of the following is an appropriate visual approximation for a typical large serving of protein at a restaurant?
Two baseballs
Two tennis balls
A tennis ball
A large smartphone
A large smartphone
