Intro to nutrition + Dietary guidelines Krebs

Question 1

True/False, Macronutrient distribution is the driving force behind obesity epidemic.

Answer 1

False

Overconsumption of total calories + Low physical activity = key

Question 2

Top E sources in US diet in adults vs in children.

Answer 2

Adults: dessert

Children: Soda/drinks

• these also happen to be the highest sources of SoFAS (solid fats + added sugars)

Question 3

Top E sources in US diet due to beverages

- adult vs children

Answer 3

adult

1. Soda
2. Alcohol

Children

1. Milk
2. Soda

Question 4

Do multivitamins protect against cancer?

Answer 4

In men yes, women no

Question 5

Benefits of DASH diet and Meiterranean diet

Answer 5

Reduced:

1. mortality
2. CVD
3. BP

Question 6

DASH diet

Answer 6

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Emphasizes

1. Fruits + Veggies
2. Low fat dairy
3. Whole grains
4. Poultry, fish, nuts

Question 7

Mediterranean style diet

Answer 7

Less well defined
Emphasizes:
1. Breads + Cereal (unrefined)
2. Fruits & veggies
3. Nuts
4. High Olive oil
5. Fish

Question 8

Two rules for good diet

Answer 8

1. stop eating junk & hyperprocessed food
2. eat more plants than you did yesterday
   - emphasis on “TOTAL DIET” not just avoidance, excesses