Dietary Guidelines

Question 1

what are the 5 major themes of the dietary guidlines

Answer 1

1) Follow healthy eating pattern
Healthy US Style
Healthy Mediterranean style
Healthy Vegetarian
2) Focus on variety, nutrient density, & amount
3) Limit calories from added sugars & saturated fats, & reduce sodium intake
4) Shift to healthier food & beverage choices
5) Support healthy eating patterns for all

Question 2

Added sugars should be limited to _____

Answer 2

< 10% total calories

Question 3

Saturated fats:

Consume _____

Answer 3

< 10% calories SFA

Question 4

whats the Limit on trans fats in the dietary guidlines

Answer 4

as low as possible

Question 5

Reduce sodium intake to _______

Answer 5

< 2300 mg/d (~ 1 tsp salt/day)

Question 6

Daily multivitamin/mineral supplements do not offer health benefits to ________

Answer 6

healthy Americans

Question 7

Do Multi-vitamins Protect against CVD or Cancer?

Answer 7

2 large trials showed efficacy for cancer reduction in men but no benefit in women

Question 8

_______ increased lung cancer risk in smokers

Answer 8

β-carotene