Chapter 3 Flashcards
What is the purpose of the USDA Food Guide?
The USDA Food Patterns or Guides were developed to help individuals carry out Dietary Guidelines recommendations by identifying daily amounts of foods in nutrient dense forms to eat from five major food groups and their subgroups.
What are the five major food groups identified in the USDA Food Guide?
- Fruits 2. Vegetables 3. Grains 4. Protein foods 5. Dairy.
What is the significance of the Dietary Guidelines for health professionals and policymakers?
The Dietary Guidelines is a key resource to help Americans enjoy a healthy eating pattern promote health and prevent chronic disease.
What is MyPlate and what is its goal?
MyPlate is part of a larger communication initiative based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans aimed at helping consumers make better food choices.
What visual representation does MyPlate use to illustrate food groups?
MyPlate illustrates the five food groups using a familiar mealtime visual a place setting.
What is the purpose of the Food Exchange List?
The Food Exchange List developed by various health organizations targets meal planning problems and allows for the substitution of food items on the same list.
Define a food label according to the text.
A food label is any tag brand mark pictorial or other descriptive matter written printed stenciled marked embossed or impressed on or attached to a container of food.
Why are food labels important?
Food labels help consumers make informed choices about the food they buy help them to store and use it safely and allow people to plan when they will consume it all of which help to reduce food wastage.
What do the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos aim to address?
The Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) comprise dietary guidelines based on the eating pattern lifestyle and health status of Filipinos providing nutrition messages to support healthy living across all age groups.
What is one key message for normal Filipino adults regarding food consumption?
Eat a variety of foods every day to get the nutrients needed by the body.
What is the recommendation for breastfeeding infants?
Breastfeed infants exclusively from birth up to 6 months then give appropriate complementary foods while continuing breastfeeding for 2 years and beyond for optimum growth and development.
How can normal body weight be attained according to the dietary guidelines?
Attain normal body weight through proper diet and moderate physical activity to maintain good health and help prevent obesity.
What is the recommendation for physical activity and lifestyle choices?
Be physically active make healthy food choices manage stress avoid alcoholic beverages and do not smoke to help prevent lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases.
What is the equivalent of one serving portion for fats and oils?
1 tsp coconut oil (5g) 1 Tbsp coconut cream 1 tsp margarine/butter 2 tsp peanut butter 1 tsp mayonnaise.
What is the equivalent of one serving portion for sugar and sweets?
1 tsp sugar (5g) 1 tsp honey 1 tsp fruit flavored drink powder 2-3 tsp fruit flavored drink concentrate 1 pc hard candy 15 glass soft drink flavored drink 2 tsp jam/jelly/preserves.
