Exam 2: Designing a Healthy Diet

You and your friend are out to dinner and order pasta at an Italian restaurant. You estimate the portion size to be 2 cups. How many servings from the grain products will you have eaten if you eat the entire plate?

Naturally occurring plant-based chemicals that potentially enhance health are called:

Joe is trying to quickly decide between two different cereals to determine which one is the healthier choice for sodium, vitamin A, and calcium. He does not know how much of each of these nutrients he should be consuming on a daily basis. Which part of the Nutrition Facts Table will be the MOST beneficial?

About ________ of Canadians report eating out at least once per week.

Describe the benefits of consuming a varied diet.

Shayla explains that she is having white pasta with a cream sauce for dinner. She notes that she will be following Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide as she will be having a serving from the grain products and milk and alternatives groups. What would you say about her choices?

A food guide serving is:

Jacque is a 55-year-old business man who works downtown. He often eats at a fast-food restaurant for lunch. What would you suggest he aim for with respect to his vegetable intake for his main course? What dietary choices could he make to meet his vegetable intakes?

Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide recommends which of the following with respect to fats and oils?

Which of the following beverages would be the best choice when ordering a drink at a coffee shop?

What does Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide recommend with respect to hydration?

Shelley is a cross-country runner who restricts her food intake because she is concerned about her weight. At her doctor's visit she complains that she often feels tired and has stopped menstruating. Why should her doctor be concerned? What dietary changes should her doctor recommend?

Padma is a 40-year-old female who is a vegetarian. She is concerned that her intake from the meat and alternatives group is too low. On average she has 3/4 cup of cooked legumes and 1/2 cup of shelled nuts and seeds each day. She will also eat either 2 eggs or 150 g of tofu each day. What would you say to her?

It is currently estimated that approximately ________ of the Canadian population is overweight or obese.

Louis is a stay-at-home dad who generally prepares the majority of meals for his household. Even though he always prepares meals that offer enough calories and nutrients for his family of four, he tends to make the same meals again and again. Which one of the characteristics of a healthy diet is Louis not incorporating into his meal planning?

The first item on an ingredient list is:

Which of the following practices could result in foodborne illnesses?

For lunch you had a sandwich with two slice of whole-wheat bread, 2 TBSP of peanut butter, 2 TBSP of jam, an apple, and a 250 ml glass of milk. How many Food Guide servings did you have?

What would you say to someone who tells you that they do not need to eat fruits and vegetables because they can take a vitamin and mineral supplement instead?

A typical cookie provides 180 calories per serving of one cookie. A company would like to develop a cookie that is reduced in calories. What is the maximum amount of calories the reduced in calories cookie can contain?