Clicker questions the science of NUTRITON 4th by thompson manore and vaughan chapter 02

The Nutrition Facts panel identifies which of the following?a all of the nutrients and Calories in the package of foodb the Recommended Dietary Allowance for each nutrient found in the p

Chapter 2 Clicker Questions

Chapter 2:

Designing a

Healthful Diet

An adequate diet is defined as a diet that

a) provides enough energy to meet minimum daily

requirements

b) provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and

fiber needed to maintain a person's health

c) provides a sufficient variety of nutrients to maintain

a healthful weight and to optimize the body's metabolic processes

d) contains combinations of foods that provide

healthful proportions of nutrients

An adequate diet is defined as a diet that

a) provides enough energy to meet minimum daily

requirements

b) provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and

fiber needed to maintain a person's health.

c) provides a sufficient variety of nutrients to maintain

a healthful weight and to optimize the body's metabolic processes

d) contains combinations of foods that provide

healthful proportions of nutrients

The Nutrition Facts panel identifies which of the following?

a) all of the nutrients and Calories in the package of

foodb) the Recommended Dietary Allowance for each

nutrient found in the package of foodc) a footnote identifying the Tolerable Upper Intake

Level for each nutrient found in the package of food

d) the %Daily Values of selected nutrients in a

serving of the packaged food

The Nutrition Facts panel identifies which of the following?

a) all of the nutrients and Calories in the package of

foodb) the Recommended Dietary Allowance for each

nutrient found in the package of foodc) a footnote identifying the Tolerable Upper Intake

Level for each nutrient found in the package of food

d) the %Daily Values of selected nutrients in a

serving of the packaged food

On a package of crackers, the phrase reduced fat

a) is an example of an FDA-approved nutrient claim

b) is an example of a USDA-approved health claim

c) and low fat have the same meaning.

d) guarantees that a food has less than 0.5 g of fat per

serving

On a package of crackers, the phrase reduced fat

a) is an example of an FDA-approved nutrient

claim.

b) is an example of a USDA-approved health claim

c) and low fat have the same meaning.

d) guarantees that a food has less than 0.5 g of fat per

serving

What does it mean to choose foods for their

nutrient density?

a) Dense foods, such as peanut butter or chicken, are more

nutritious choices than transparent foods, such as fruit juice or candy, which should be limited.

b) Foods with a lot of nutrients per Calorie, such as fish, are

more nutritious choices than foods with fewer nutrients per Calorie, such as candy, which should be limited.

c) Foods darker in color, such as whole-grain bread, should be

chosen and lighter colored foods, such as white sandwich bread, should be avoided.

d) Fat makes foods dense, and thus foods high in fat should be

avoided.

What does it mean to choose foods for their

nutrient density?

a) Dense foods, such as peanut butter or chicken, are more

nutritious choices than transparent foods, such as fruit juice or candy, which should be limited.

b) Foods with a lot of nutrients per Calorie, such as fish, are

more nutritious choices than foods with fewer nutrients per Calorie, such as candy, which should be limited.

c) Foods darker in color, such as whole-grain bread, should be

chosen and lighter colored foods, such as white sandwich bread, should be avoided.

d) Fat makes foods dense, and thus foods high in fat should be

avoided.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend

which of the following?

a) choosing and preparing sodium-free foods

b) consuming two alcoholic beverages per day

c) increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables

d) following the Mediterranean diet

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend

which of the following?

a) choosing and preparing sodium-free foods

b) consuming two alcoholic beverages per day

c) increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables

d) following the Mediterranean diet

The USDA Food Patterns recommend that you

a) make half your grains whole; that is, make at

least half of your grain choices whole grainfoods

b) go lean with green; that is, make lean vegetable

choices

c) vary your dairy; that is, choose milk, yogurt, and a

variety of cheeses every day

d) drink at least two to three servings of fruit juice

each day

The USDA Food Patterns recommend that you

a) make half your grains whole; that is, make at

least half of your grain choices whole grain foods.

b) go lean with green; that is, make lean vegetable

choices

c) vary your dairy; that is, choose milk, yogurt, and a

variety of cheeses every day

d) drink at least two to three servings of fruit juice

each day

a) recommends eating red meat only monthly

b) recommends eating fish weekly

c) recommends eating legumes and nuts as daily

sources of protein

d) does not make specific recommendations for

protein food choices

a) recommends eating red meat only monthly

b) recommends eating fish weekly

c) recommends eating legumes and nuts as daily

sources of protein

d) does not make specific recommendations for

protein food choices.

Empty Calories are defined as

a) the extra amount of energy a person can consume

each day after meeting all essential needs through eating nutrient-dense foods

b) Calories from the water content of foods and

beverages

c) Calories from solid fats and added sugars that

provide few or no nutrients

d) Calories in any portion of food larger than the

serving size indicated on the packaging

Empty Calories are defined as

a) the extra amount of energy a person can consume

each day after meeting all essential needs through eating nutrient-dense foods

b) Calories from the water content of foods and

beverages

c) Calories from solid fats and added sugars that

provide few or no nutrients.

d) Calories in any portion of food larger than the

serving size indicated on the packaging

An online tool that allows Americans to analyze their current diet and physical activity and create personalized healthy eating and physical activity plans is

a) the NuVal System

b) the exchange system

c) MyPlate Supertracker

d) MyDietAnalysis

An online tool that allows Americans to analyze their current diet and physical activity and create personalized healthy eating and physical activity plans is

a) the NuVal System

b) the exchange system

c) MyPlate Supertracker

d) MyDietAnalysis

Which of the following statements about eating out is true?

a) It is not possible to eat healthfully while eating out.b) Calorie-labeling on restaurant menus has been

shown to increase the likelihood that patrons will make more healthful, lower-Calorie menu choices.c) When ordering meat, it is more healthful to ask that

it be fried or breaded rather than grilled or broiled.d) One way to reduce the Calorie content of a

restaurant meal is to order an appetizer instead

of an entrée

Which of the following statements about eating out is true?

a) It is not possible to eat healthfully while eating out.b) Calorie-labeling on restaurant menus has been

shown to increase the likelihood that patrons will make more healthful, lower-Calorie menu choices.c) When ordering meat, it is more healthful to ask that

it be fried or breaded rather than grilled or broiled

d) One way to reduce the Calorie content of a

restaurant meal is to order an appetizer instead

of an entrée.