Nutrition for the Healthy Adult

Question 1

When was the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) 2010 released?

Answer 1

January 31, 2011

Question 2

Who developed the DGA?

Answer 2

USDA and Department of Human Services

Question 3

How often is the DGA updated?

Answer 3

Every 5 years

Question 4

Who updates the DGA?

Answer 4

Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services

Question 5

What percentage of children and adults are obese in the US?

Answer 5

17% and 35.7% respectively

Question 6

What is the most obese state in the US?

Answer 6

Mississippi

Question 7

How do you calculate BMI?

Answer 7

kg/m^2

Question 8

What are the top 5 sources of calories?

Answer 8

1. Grain Based Desserts
2. Yeast Breads
3. Chicken and Chicken Based Dishes
4. Soda, Energy, and Sports Drinks
5. Pizza

Question 9

What replaces pizza for a top 5 of calories for adults?

Answer 9

Alcohol

Question 10

How much sodium should you have in a day?

Answer 10

Less than 2300mg (~1 tsp salt)

Question 11

Where are saturated fats primarily derived from?

Answer 11

Animal foods

Question 12

How much cholesterol should you take in per day?

Answer 12

300mg

Question 13

Where is cholesterol only found?

Answer 13

Animal foods

Question 14

What percentage of total calories does sugar make up in the diet of US people?

Answer 14

16%

Question 15

How many drinks should a woman have a day?

Answer 15

1

Question 16

How many drinks should a man have a day?

Answer 16

2

Question 17

How many ounces of beer qualifies as a drink?

Answer 17

12 ounces

Question 18

How many ounces of wine qualifies as a drink?

Answer 18

5 ounces

Question 19

How many of grains that you consume should be whole grain?

Answer 19

Half

Question 20

What grains a good source of?

Answer 20

Vitamin B, Iron, and Fiber

Question 21

How many servings of grains should someone take in a day?

Answer 21

3

Question 22

How many times a week should you have fish?

Answer 22

2