Nutrition Ch. 2

Daily Values are based on a ___-calorie diet.

The ingredients are listed on a food label in ___.

Which nutrient is associated with increased blood pressure?

The highest amount of a nutrient unlikely to cause harm when eaten daily is called ____.

"The soluble fiber in Cheerios, as part of a heart healthy diet, can help you lower your cholesterol." This statement is, specifically, a __ claim.

Which of the following is an example of a phytochemical?

The main goal of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes ___.

Nutrition Facts panels include information about ___.

The food guidance system that provides personalized diet plans based on the latest nutrition and health recommendations is ___.

Nutrient density refers to ___.

In which of the following situations does overnutrition occur?

A diet that is consistently unbalanced and lacks variety is most likely to result in ___.

Foods that have a positive effect on health beyond providing basic nutrients are called ___.

The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of persons in a similar age range and gender group is the ___.

The recommended percentage of total calories from fats is ___.

Which one of the following foods is nutrient dense?

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are estimated to meet the nutrient needs of ___ percent of a healthy population group.

The first step in creating your personalized MyPlate is to ___.

Which of the following would most likely be used to plan healthful menus?

Proportionality refers to ___.

According to MyPlate, how many servings from the vegetable group should a moderately active female who needs 2,000 calories daily consume?

A food is considered high in a nutrient if it provides

Which of the following is not the preferred way of preparing meat and poultry?

The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group is known as the

A food labeled "calorie free" must have zero calories.

Which of the following is not a MyPlate tip for making food choices?

The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without harm in a similar age and group of individuals is the

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, what should be the daily sodium intake for a healthy person?

The claim "calcium builds strong bones" is an example of a health claim.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, an adult woman should consume no more than how many alcoholic drinks per day?

According to MyPlate, how many servings from the grain group should a moderately active female who needs 2,000 calories daily consume?

The ingredients on a food label are listed in alphabetical order.

A food guidance system released by the USDA that depicts five food groups using the familiar mealtime visual of a place setting is called

The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed daily without harm is referred to as the

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are issued by the Food and Drug Administration.

The most recent food guidance system released by the USDA for American consumers is MyPyramid.

A functional food is one that has been shown to have a positive effect on your health beyond its basic nutrients.

The sections of the place setting in MyPlate reinforce proportionality, or how much of your total diet should be eaten from each food group.

A food labeled "low in calories" has fewer calories than a food labeled "reduced calories."

The nutrition facts panel lists the Daily Values for vitamin C and vitamin A.

A soup labeled "low sodium" would have less sodium than a food labeled "less sodium."

Nutrient density refers to the amount of nutrients a food contains in relationship to the number of calories it contains.

An apple is an example of an energy-dense food.

The relationship of one food entity to another is called

A "reduced fat" cookie must have at least 25 percent less fat per serving than the original type.

Whole milk is more nutrient dense than skim milk.

The AMDRs are ranges set for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

The definitions for the terms "lean" and "extra lean" are based only on the total fat content of the product.

The term fat-free on a food label is an example of

If a serving of a food provides 15 percent or more of the DV, it is considered high in that nutrient.

In what order are ingredients listed on a food label?

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 55 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group.

Based on the EAR, the RDA represents an amount that meets the needs of 97 to 98 percent of healthy individuals in an age/gender group.

A qualified health claim is less well-established than an authorized health claim.

Full-fat cheese is the number-one source of solid fats in the diets of Americans.

The higher the consumption above the UL, the higher the risk of toxicity.

The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group is called the

It is recommended that protein should comprise between 10 and 35 percent of your daily caloric intake.

The measure of nutrients per calorie is known as

Which of the following was developed out of concern over the incidence of overnutrition among Americans?

A person who is overnourished can also be malnourished.

The approximate amount of a nutrient that groups of similar individuals are consuming to maintain good health is called the

You should eat equal proportions of fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy every day.

Fat should comprise 25 to 35 percent of your daily calories.