CHAPTER 4: DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS

Question 1

What is the recommended servings of fruits and veggies in a day?

Answer 1

5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day

Question 2

What is our saturated fat goal a day?

Answer 2

< 7% (we want more monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats as opposed to saturated fats)

Question 3

What is the recommended salt intake in a day?

Answer 3

< 2300 mg/day (Depending if the patient has certain health issues, they may restrict the salt intake even more (hypertension)

Question 4

What is the recommended alcohol consumption for women and men in a day?

Answer 4

women have 1 drink a day or less, men have 2 drinks a day or less

Question 5

What is the recommended amount of exercise in a day?

Answer 5

Adults 2.5 hrs./week of moderate aerobic activity OR 1.25 hr./week of vigorous aerobic activity
o Weight-bearing exercise is particularity important for preventing osteoporosis
▪ Things that use gravity (walking, weight lifting)
o Children/Adolescents: 60 minutes/day or more of physical activity

Question 6

What does the vegan diet restrict?

Answer 6

all animal products (no meat, dairy or eggs allowed)

Question 7

What are most vegans deficient in?

Answer 7

o Vitamin D
o Vitamin B12
o Omega-3 fatty acids

Question 8

What is a Lacto-Vegetarian Diet?

Answer 8

dairy products are okay

Question 9

What is a Lacto-ovo-Vegetarian Diet?

Answer 9

dairy products and eggs are okay

Question 10

What combination of foods can meet the omega 3 fatty acid needs?

Answer 10

LOW FAT CHEESE + additional NUTS

Question 11

What items must food labels contain?

Answer 11

o Calories
o Calories from Fat
o Total Fat
o Saturated Fat
o Trans Fat
o Cholesterol
o Sodium
o Total carbohydrates o Dietary Fiber
o Sugars
o Protein
o Vitamin A
o Vitamin C
o Calcium
o Iron