Chapter 2

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Part of grain containing most of the starch
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Endosperm
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In the MyPlate icon, which nutrient is shown as a separate food group
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dairy
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What is a major criticism of the use of the MyPlate educational tool
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It treats all foods within a single group the same
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Food exchange systems were originally developed for people with
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diabetes
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Which characteristic best describes enriched grain products
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They have all of the added nutrients listed on the label.
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An assessment tool called the ____________________ can be used to measure how well a diet meets the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines
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Healthy Eating Index
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The diet-planning principle that provides all the nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to maintain health is called ____.​
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adequacy
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Whole-grain flour contains all parts of the grain with the exception of the ____.​
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husk
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What is a feature of the Nutrition Facts panel on a food label?
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Saturated fat must be listed
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Ranking foods according to their overall nutrient composition is known as ____.​
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nutrient profiling
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A food label that advertises the product as a "rich source of fiber" is an example of a ____.​
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nutrient claim
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The Nutrition Facts panel must provide the ____________________, the ____________________, or both for important nutrients.
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nutrient amount; percent Daily Value
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According to the FDA, a food label that reads "improves memory" is an example of a ____.​
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structure-function claim
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A person's customary intake of foods and beverages over time defines her or his ____.​
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eating pattern
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Which ingredient on a food label would be a source of protein?
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tofu
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Nutrient dense refers to foods that ____.​
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provide more nutrients relative to kcalories
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Nutrient added in grain enrichment process
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Iron
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The most highly fortified foods on the market are ____.​
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breakfast cereals
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Maximum number of grams of fat recommended on a 2000-kcalorie diet based on the Daily Value
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65
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Part of grain richest in fiber
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Bran
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To calculate the nutrient density of a food item, divide the ____________________ by the ____________________.​
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milligrams; kcalories
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Origin of the MyPlate graphic
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USDA
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Legume belonging to the starch category of exchange lists
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Green Peas
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On a food label, the "% Daily Value" table compares key nutrients per serving for a person consuming how many kcalories daily?
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2000
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Grams of fat supplied by a 1200-kcalorie diet that is 30% fat
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40
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A food scientist is developing a new and improved cereal bar. She consults with you to about the ordering of the ingredients on a food label. The ingredients are: Sugar: 30 g, Puffed wheat: 28 g, Dry milk powder: 5 g, Red food coloring: 35 mg, Salt: 2 g. What is the appropriate order in which to list these ingredients on the food label?
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sugar, puffed wheat, dry milk powder, salt, red food coloring
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Serving size of rice on a food label
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1 cup
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Serving size (equivalent to 1 oz) of rice in the USDA Food Patterns
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1/2 cup
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Example of a functional food
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Margarine containing plant sterols
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What is a feature of the Daily Values found on food labels?
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They assist people in determining whether a food contains a little or a lot of a nutrient.
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Number of major food groups
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5
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The principle of consuming a number of foods in proportion to each other
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balance
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Providing enough, but not an excess, of a food is a diet-planning principle known as ____.​
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moderation
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Which food item is a healthy choice for protein in the USDA Food Patterns?
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nuts
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Which food is the most calcium-dense?
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fat-free milk
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What is an important feature of the food group subgroupings?
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Consuming every subgroup every day is not necessary
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Which recommendation is part of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
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Balance kcalories
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Associated in a reliable health claim allowed on food labels
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Sodium and Hypertension
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Which statement describes a characteristic of food serving sizes?
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Serving sizes on food labels are not always the same as those of the USDA Food Patterns
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The kcalories remaining in a person's energy allowance after consuming enough nutrient- dense foods to meet all nutrient needs for a day are called ____________________ kcalories.
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discretionary
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Diet-planning tools that sort foods into groups based on nutrient content and then specify that people should eat certain amounts of foods from each group are called ____________________ plans.
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food group
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Greg is trying to decide which brand of cereal to buy, but he is a somewhat confused by the health claims. Which statement represents the highest level of significant scientific agreement?
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"This product contains whole grains, which have been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers."
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A food label ingredient list reads in the following order: wheat flour, vegetable shortening, sugar, salt, and cornstarch. What item would be found in the SMALLEST amount in this food?
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cornstarch
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The concept of nutrient density is most helpful in achieving what principle of diet planning?
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kcalorie control
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How many subgroups comprise the vegetable food group?
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5
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Nutrient commonly added in soy milk fortification process
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Vitamin b-12
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Agency that regulates food labeling
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FDA
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Food labels express the nutrient content in relation to a set of standard values known as the ____.
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Daily Values
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Diet-planning tools that organize foods by their proportions of carbohydrate, fat, and protein are called ____________________.
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Exchange List
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Which food group is typically consumed in amounts greater than recommended by the USDA?
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Protein Foods
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____________________ contribute the same key nutrientsβ€”notably, protein, iron, and zincβ€”as meats, poultry, and seafood.
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Legumes
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Applying the principle of variety in food planning helps ensure the benefits of ____.​
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dilution of harmful substances
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Which feature characterizes the exchange list system?
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All foods are grouped according to their content of carbohydrate, protein, and fats.
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Nutrient commonly added in cow's milk fortification process
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Vitamin A
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Kcalories from which food would be considered part of one's discretionary kcalorie allowance?
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Jam
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The ____________________ is the seed that grows into a wheat plant, so it is especially rich in vitamins and minerals to support new life.
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Germ
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According to nutrition labeling laws, the amounts of what two vitamins must be listed on the package label as a percent Daily Value?
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vitamins A and C
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____________________ reflects a diet that provides sufficient energy and enough of all the nutrients to meet the needs of healthy people.
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Adequacy
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According to nutrition labeling laws, what two minerals must be listed on the package label as a percent Daily Value?
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Calcium and Iron
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By law, a serving size on beverage food labels is ____.​
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8 Fluid Ounces
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Commonly used to make textured vegetable protein
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Soybeans
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A food that provides 100 mg of magnesium and 25 kcal in a serving has a magnesium density (mg per kcal) of ____.​
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4
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What is a characteristic of structure-function claims on food labels?
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They can be made without any FDA approval.
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____________________ refers to a measure of the nutrients a food provides relative to the energy it provides.
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Nutrient density
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Which bread has the highest fiber content?
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whole grain
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Refined grain products contain only the ____.​
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Endosperm
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Associated in a health claim NOT allowed on food labels without a disclaimer
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Tomatoes and prostate cancer
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What are the principles of diet planning?
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adequacy, balance, kcalorie control, nutrient density, moderation, and variety
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Jamie, a vegetarian, is trying to plan a healthy diet according to the USDA Food Patterns. Which protein foods would be the best nutrient choices for one day?
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1/2 cup black beans, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 c spinach
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The part of the grain that remains after being refined is the ____.​
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endosperm
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According to the USDA Food Patterns, which protein food should be most limited?
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baked beans
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What assessment tool is designed to measure how well a diet meets the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines?
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Healthy Eating Index
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The principle of recognizing that a food has more iron than another food when expressed per kcalorie
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Nutrient Density
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What two major nutrients are supplied by the fruit group?
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vitamins A and C
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Example of a fortified food
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Orange juice containing added calcium
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Which nutrient would be supplied in much greater amounts from whole-grain bread versus enriched bread?
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zinc
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Which product label always denotes a whole-grain product?
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whole-wheat
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In which food group are legumes found?
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Protein
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In food exchange lists, to what group are olives assigned?
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Fat
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Which food supplies only discretionary kcalories?
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Grape Jelly
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Which recommendation is part of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
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Balance kcalories
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Food labels express the nutrient content in relation to a set of standard values known as the ____.
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Daily Values
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Associated in a reliable health claim allowed on food labels
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Sodium and hypertension