FNDH 132 Exam 1 Study Guide 100% Correct Verified 2024 Version

What are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate? What are some suggested changes these guidelines advise on? - 50% of diet fruits and vegetables, less saturated fat, less sodium What is the difference between between nutrient-dense, energy-dense, and empty calories? - Nutrient-dense: Lots of nutrients Energy-dense: Lots of kcal/g Empty calories: Does not give a lot of energy for the amount of calories What is the Standard American Diet? What food groups/nutrients are high and low in the SAD? - High in saturated fats, high in sodium//high in processed grains and food, low in fruits and vegetables What is a DASH dietary pattern? - Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Low sodium diet, high in potassium, calcium, magnesium. What is a Mediterranean dietary pattern? - Plant-based foods. Beans, peas, poultry, fish What is a vegetarian dietary pattern? - Avoid animal products (meat). Beans What are sources of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats? - Saturated: Dairy products, meat, lard Monounsaturated: Nuts, avocado, canola oil, olive oil Polyunsaturated fats: Walnuts, sunflower seeds, fish, corn oil What are the physical activity guidelines for Americans? What is the minimum amount of PA to have health benefits? What are examples of realistic physical activity goals? Think of examples - At least 150 minutes of moderately intense physical activity every weekHow many calories do 1 gram of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein, and 1 gram of fat provide? Be ready to apply this information to food - 1 gram of carbohydrates= 4 calories 1 gram of protein= 4 calories 1 gram of fat= 9 calories How do you read a label? - We will talk through this at tutoring What is a nutrient content claim? - Terms that describe the amount of nutrients, fiber, or calories in food. Often appear on the front of package "Contains 4g of Vitamin X" What is a function/structure claims? - Explains how a nutrient or food substance may affect your health Don't need prior FDA approval What is a health claim? - How a food promotes health. Supported by scientific evidence, regulated by the FDA What do the ingredients list on a food tell us? - What is in the food, allergens What does "all natural" in a label mean? - FDA has not developed a definition for using the terms. However, the US FSFS defines it as no artificial ingredients, added color, and is only minimally processed How can you know if your food is thoroughly cooked? What are the proper internal temperatures for chicken, beef, ground beef, casseroles, egg dishes, etc? - Chicken and turkey: 165F Beef, pork, veal, and lamb: 160F Casseroles: 165F Egg Dishes: 160F