Chapter 2: Basic Tools in Nutrition (Daily Nutritional Guide Pyramid)

Question 1

Daily Nutritional Guide Pyramid was originally developed in _____ and revised in 2005

Answer 1

1996

Question 2

translated the qualitative recommendations of the 2000 NGF into quantitative terms

Answer 2

DNG

Question 3

DNG meaning

Answer 3

Daily Nutritional Guide Pyramid

Question 4

the visual translation of the NGF on a daily basis and has been a recognized nutrition education tool designed to guide filipinos in eating a healthy, balanced diet

Answer 4

DNG

Question 5

_____ DNG pyramids are available in the Philippines, intended for the following life stages and physiologic groups

preschool children (1-6 y/o)
school-age children (7-12 y/o)
adolescents (13-19 y/o)
adults (20-59 y/o)
elderly (60-69 y/o)
pregnant and lactating women

Answer 5

7

Question 6

DNG

the base layer across the widest part of the pyramid is for the group that should be eaten the greatest amount

Answer 6

rice, corn, bread, and cereal

Question 7

DNG

the narrow top of the pyramid shows that should be eaten the least

Answer 7

fats, oil, sugary foods