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Chapter 2
Nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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? | cornstarch |
| Whole-grain flour contains all parts of the grain with the exception of the ____. | husk |
| Which of the following foods is not an example of a fortified food? | Oatmeal |
| Nutrient dense refers to foods that ____. | provide more nutrients relative to kcalories |
| How much fruit juice (100%) is equivalent to 1 cup of fresh fruit? | 1 cup |
| What is a major criticism of the use of the MyPlate educational tool? | It treats all foods within a single group the same. |
| What are the principles of diet planning? | adequacy, balance, kcalorie control, nutrient density, moderation, and variety |
| Which of the following foods should not be a part of a healthy diet according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? | Donuts |
| What two major nutrients are supplied by the fruit group? | vitamins A and C |
| 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? | This product contains whole grains, which have been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers." |
| Which food supplies only discretionary kcalories? | grape jelly |
| Which of the following food groups is often consumed in quantities less than recommended by MyPlate? | Vegetable |
| he concept of nutrient density is most helpful in achieving what principle of diet planning? | Kcalorie control |
| Why is it important to look at the serving size on the nutrition facts label? | The portion size listed is not always the amount we normally eat |
| Which recommendation is part of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? | Eat a variety of vegetables from all of the subgroups |
| Refined grain products contain only the ____. | endosperm |
| Which of the following terms describes the addition of a vitamin or mineral to a food or beverage in which it was not originally present? | Fortification |
| On a food label, the "% Daily Value" table compares key nutrients per serving for a person consuming how many kcalories daily? | 2000 |
| A food label that advertises the product as a "rich source of fiber" is an example of a ____. | nutrient claim |
| The diet-planning principle that means we are getting enough, but not too much of a nutrient(s) is called ____________. | moderation |
| Which product label always denotes a whole-grain product? | whole-wheat |
| Which of the following is not recommended by the MyPlate food guidance system? | Make fruits and vegetables a quarter of what is on your plate. |
| Which food supplies only discretionary kcalories? | grape jelly |