Nutrition Learning Objectives

Question 1

Identify those governmental organizations that are in charge of providing nutritional guidance and information.

Answer 1

• U.D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• National Institute of Health (NIH)

Question 2

What is FDA responsible for?

Answer 2

• ensures SAFETY and PRODUCTION, processing, packaging, storing all domestic and imported foods except those regulated by USDA
• approves NEW food additives
• oversees FOOD LABELING

Question 3

What is CDC responsible for?

Answer 3

• provides HEALTH information

- focuses on improving systems of SURVEILLANCES

Question 4

What is NIH responsible for?

Answer 4

• FUNDS RESEARCH on NUTRITION- related chronic diseases and other associated areas

Question 5

Describe the basic tenants of a healthy diet

Answer 5

Food groups- make half your whole grains, fruits, vegetable group, lean protein, and dairy

Question 6

Describe the complexity and determinants of food choices.

Answer 6

• determine calorie needs
• set nutrient goals (daily):
• 9 vitamins
• 8 minerals
• 8 macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats
• separate nutrient goals set for each age/sex group based on their needs
• use my pyramid for recommendations for food consumption and PROPORTIONALITY

Question 7

Interpret the information listed on packages of processed foods

Answer 7

• the largest amount of ingredients must be listed first on down to the smallest amount

Question 8

What is the daily percent value on a food label?

Answer 8

2,000 calories a day

Question 9

How much sodium intake per day is allowed?

Answer 9

not more than 2400 milligrams perday

Question 10

What are the nutritional facts required on a food label?

Answer 10

must include facts if any nutritional information or claims are made
ex) provides ESSENTIAL vitamins and minerals

Question 11

Is sugar presented in package labels?

Answer 11

no, the package labels are “SILENT” on sugar

Question 12

Discuss the reasons for limiting consumption of sodium.

Answer 12

• 1.65 million deaths from CVD occurred as a result of excess sodium consumption
• correlation between sodium consumption

Question 13

Discuss the controversies in labeling sugar content as a daily value?

Answer 13

• perceived benefits
• amount of sugar is not fully written on the labels
• sometimes there is actually more sugar in the product than what it says on the label

Question 14

Discuss activities sponsored by the USDA that are occurring in schools.

Answer 14

• School Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (National School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program)
• Healthy hunger-Free Kids Act