Exam 2: Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

As a nation, Canadians are eating too few servings of the protein food group.

When you drill down into Canada's Food Guide, which recommendation is made regarding fats and oils?

On average, consuming 100 percent of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for every nutrient ensures adequate intake over time.

How many core food components must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel on a food label in Canada?

The absence of a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for a nutrient implies that it is safe to consume in any amount.

The Reference Daily Values on food labels for cholesterol, total fat, and sodium suggests an intake goal to strive to reach.

Which statement best describes the discretionary Calorie allowance?

Which statement best describes Canada's Food Guide?

Which type of diet planning tool sorts foods into groups based on their nutrient content?

Defend the statement that foods, not supplements, are the best and safest source of phytochemicals.

Explain nutrient content claims and diet-related health claims allowed on food labels in Canada.

As a result of the basic assumptions made by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) committee, the DRI recommendations would apply to which of the following individuals?

Explain the concept of the discretionary Calorie allowance and describe ways this allowance may be "spent."

Which phytochemical is contained in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, teas, and red wine?

Recommendations for vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates, fibre, lipids, proteins, and energy have been published by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) committee.

Describe characteristics of the Daily Values listed on food labels and how they should be used for healthy eating.

Which nutrient should be limited to 5 percent or less of the %DV on a food label?

The primary difference between recommendations for nutrient intakes and values set for energy intake is that the value for energy intake is generous.

How many grams of fibre must a food contain for it to be considered a "very high" source of fibre?

Which term refers to the compound contained in flaxseed that is converted into biologically active phytoestrogens by bacteria in the human intestine?