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Nutrition Ch. 9
Nutrition Chapter 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. If a food misconception is harmless, it should be respected. | 1. TRUE. If a person's misconception about food is harmless, it is important to respect that belief. |
| 2. The serving sizes listed on the Nutrition Facts label are based on amounts typically eaten. | 2. TRUE. The serving sizes used on the Nutrition Facts label are based on amounts typically eaten. However, they may not represent what an individual consumes. |
| 3. The % Daily Value listed on the Nutrition Facts label is based on a 2000-calorie diet. | 3. TRUE. The %DVs for fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, and fiber listed on the Nutrition Facts label are based on a 2000-calorie diet. The values are not accurate percentages for anyone who eats more or less than 2000 calories/day. |
| 4. Structure/function claims that appear on food labels are accurate and reliable. | 4. FALSE. Structure/function claims are not regulated by the FDA; their use does not require prior approval nor is a disclaimer necessary. |
| 5. Supplement manufacturers must prove that their products are safe and effective before they can be marketed. | 5. FALSE. Supplement manufacturers do not have to prove safety or effectiveness before marketing a product, although they are not supposed to sell dangerous or ineffective products. |
| 6. Supplement manufacturers must list potential side effects on the label. | 6. FALSE. Warning labels about potential side effects or supplement-drug interactions are not required. Nor is a statement regarding who should not use the product |
| 7. Organically grown foods are nutritionally superior to their conventionally raised counterparts. | 7. FALSE. Organically grown foods are similar to their conventionally grown counterparts in taste and nutritional value. |
| 8. Bacteria cause the majority of foodborne illnesses. | 8. TRUE. Bacteria are responsible for more than 90% of all foodborne illnesses. |
| 9. Genetically modified food is to be used with caution. | 9. FALSE. Genetically modified foods are not labeled as such unless the food contains new allergens, modified nutritional profiles, or represents a new plant. |
| 10. Irradiated food contains small amounts of radioactive substances. | 10. FALSE. Irradiated food is completely free of radiation residues. |
| What can I do to combat misinformation? | Respect harmless food beliefs that do not financially exploit client. Provide written & verbal documentation about the true facts Use reputable facts. Don't perpetuate the good/bad food myth; Don't over promise. Keep the message simple & positive.Be brief |
| How are ingredients listed in the ingredient list | Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. |
| Free | means the product contains virtually none of that nutrient. “Free” can refer to calories, sugar, sodium, salt, fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. |
| Low | means there is a small enough amount of a nutrient that the product can be used frequently without concern about exceeding dietary recommendations. |
| Very low | refers to sodium only. The product cannot have more than 35 mg sodium/serving. |
| Reduced or less | means the product has at least a 25% reduction in a nutrient compared to the regular product. |
| Light or lite | means the product has 1/3 fewer calories than a comparable product or 50% of the fat found in a comparable product. |
| Good source | means the product provides 10% to 19% of the Daily Value for a nutrient. |
| High, rich in, or excellent source | means the product has at least 20% of the Daily Value for a nutrient. |
| More | means the product has at least 10% more of a desirable nutrient than does a comparable product. |
| Lean | refers to meat or poultry products with less than 10 g fat, less than 4 g saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per standardized serving and per 100 g. |
| Extra lean | refers to meat or poultry products with less than 5 g fat, less than 2 g saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol per standardized serving and per 100 g. |
| Dietary Suppliments contain what? Are they FDA regulated? | The term dietary supplement is a group name for products that contain one or more dietary ingredients including vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and other substances. Yes, they are regulated as food. |
| When should you avoid herbs and botanical suppliments? | Avoid herbs and other botanical supplements during pregnancy and lactation and in children younger than 6 years of age. |
| What are functional foods? | Commonly (not legally) defined as foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Often used as an all-inclusive generic term that includes nutraceuticals |
| Organic | in a chemical sense, organic means carbon-containing. Generally, organic refers to living organisms; as such, all foods are technically organic |
| Organically Grown or Organically Produced | foods produced with little or no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides (e.g., plants) and no antibiotics or hormones (e.g., livestock). |
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