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When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy changes were made? - ANSWERRDA's expanded
into several DRI categories
What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? - ANSWERFood labeling must include info about
them.
They differ depending on age and gender.
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - ANSWERServing size
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - ANSWERRecommended Daily Allowance
(RDA)
Use when preparing family/ personal meals
What is an appropriate use of AMDR when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? -
ANSWER(AMDR: Acceptable macronutrient dietary range)
50% of calories from fat is too much fat
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - ANSWER(TUI) The highest level of daily consumption
that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans, ensures people do not take harmful
amounts (supplements)
How is the estimated average requirement commonly used (EAR)? - ANSWERTo guide recommendations
and menu planning for communities, in combination with upper intake levels
What is true of the choosemyplate.gov recommendations, as represented by their setting place graphic?
- ANSWERHalf of the plate should be fruits and vegetables
,What is a nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - ANSWERThey provide nutrients that reduce the
risk of some types of cancer
What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - ANSWERFruits and vegetables are rich in
vitamin B12
What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a
budget? - ANSWERBuying frozen meals
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - ANSWERSkim milk has roughly the same
amount of calcium and protein as whole milk
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? - ANSWERhalf of all grain products
consumed should be whole grain products
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
- omelet with cheese
- toasted English muffin
- 1 t all-fruit preserves
- 1/2 large grapefruit
- 1 c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? - ANSWER- use egg
whites for omelets
- replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
- replace english. muffin with whole wheat english muffin
- replace whole milk with fat free milk
, What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? - ANSWERTrans fat and
added sugar intake should be minimized, there is no DRI value
what is recommended daily amount of protein intake? - ANSWER60g/ day
Which list contains all examples of proteins? - ANSWERgarbanzo beans, chick peas, egg, chicken breast,
yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy protein in a
vegetarian diet? - ANSWERlegumes + whole grains
There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition facts labels. in the
coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars? - ANSWERanything ending in -ose
honey
which carbohydrate will cause a quicker return to hunger? - ANSWERone with aa high glycemic index
which is a reason why seafood can be considered part of a healthful diet? - ANSWERsome seafood is
high I healthy omega 3 oils
what are generally considered sources of health fat? - ANSWERfish, nuts, olive oil
what is not a common source of high levels of sodium? - ANSWERspices and herbs
which foods are relatively rich in iron? - ANSWER- dark leafy greens
- legumes
When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy changes were made? - ANSWERRDA's expanded
into several DRI categories
What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? - ANSWERFood labeling must include info about
them.
They differ depending on age and gender.
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - ANSWERServing size
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - ANSWERRecommended Daily Allowance
(RDA)
Use when preparing family/ personal meals
What is an appropriate use of AMDR when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? -
ANSWER(AMDR: Acceptable macronutrient dietary range)
50% of calories from fat is too much fat
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - ANSWER(TUI) The highest level of daily consumption
that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans, ensures people do not take harmful
amounts (supplements)
How is the estimated average requirement commonly used (EAR)? - ANSWERTo guide recommendations
and menu planning for communities, in combination with upper intake levels
What is true of the choosemyplate.gov recommendations, as represented by their setting place graphic?
- ANSWERHalf of the plate should be fruits and vegetables
,What is a nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - ANSWERThey provide nutrients that reduce the
risk of some types of cancer
What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - ANSWERFruits and vegetables are rich in
vitamin B12
What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a
budget? - ANSWERBuying frozen meals
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - ANSWERSkim milk has roughly the same
amount of calcium and protein as whole milk
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? - ANSWERhalf of all grain products
consumed should be whole grain products
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
- omelet with cheese
- toasted English muffin
- 1 t all-fruit preserves
- 1/2 large grapefruit
- 1 c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? - ANSWER- use egg
whites for omelets
- replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
- replace english. muffin with whole wheat english muffin
- replace whole milk with fat free milk
, What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? - ANSWERTrans fat and
added sugar intake should be minimized, there is no DRI value
what is recommended daily amount of protein intake? - ANSWER60g/ day
Which list contains all examples of proteins? - ANSWERgarbanzo beans, chick peas, egg, chicken breast,
yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy protein in a
vegetarian diet? - ANSWERlegumes + whole grains
There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition facts labels. in the
coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars? - ANSWERanything ending in -ose
honey
which carbohydrate will cause a quicker return to hunger? - ANSWERone with aa high glycemic index
which is a reason why seafood can be considered part of a healthful diet? - ANSWERsome seafood is
high I healthy omega 3 oils
what are generally considered sources of health fat? - ANSWERfish, nuts, olive oil
what is not a common source of high levels of sodium? - ANSWERspices and herbs
which foods are relatively rich in iron? - ANSWER- dark leafy greens
- legumes
