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Nutrition Ch 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A healthful diet can be described by which of the following? A. variety, moderation, and physical activity B. balance, moderation, and variety C. "think outside the bun" D. eat good foods, stay away from bad foods | B. balance, moderation, and variety |
| Nutrient density refers to foods that: A. are rich in nutrients but relatively low in calories B. contain a mixture of carbohydrate, protein, and fat C. carry the USDA nutrition seal D. are rich in protein | A. are rich in nutrients but relatively low in calories |
| The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for nutrients are generally: | designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people |
| When it comes to nutrient intake: A. it does not matter as long as a person gets enough protein B. more is better C. too much can be dangerous | C. too much can be dangerous |
| Which of the following describes an action that applies to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? A. enjoy your food, but eat less B. switch to fat-free or low fat (1% milk) C. all of these apply D. avoid oversized, supersized portions | C. all of these apply |
| Foods in a given food group in MyPlate are equivalent in their content of: A. carbohydrate and fat content B. fiber content C. protein and energy content D. vitamins and minerals | D. vitamins and minerals |
| Typical Americans eat: A. too few calories B. too many calories and solid fat C. too many fruits/vegetables and whole grains D. too many fruit/vegetables and fiber | B. too many calories and solid fat |
| Which of the following is a convenient way to determine appropriate portion sizes and avoid consuming extra calories? A. your hand B. your hand and your foot C. whatever you are served is the correct portion size D. your foot | A. your hand |
| Food labels list ingredients in: A. manufacturers are not required to list ingredients B. alphabetical order C. ascending order if predominance (by weight) D. descending order of predominance (by weight) | D. descending order of predominance (by weight) |
| A statement linking the nutritional profile of a food to a reduced risk of a particular disease is known as a: A. disease reducer B. health claim C. composition claim D. nutrient content claim | B. health claim |