Exam 2: Nutrition Tools: Standards and Guidelines

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, which of the following includes the recommended daily amounts of nutrient-dense food from each group for a sedentary, 32-year-old woman who requires 2,000 kcal\day?

The Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management sort foods primarily by their _____.

Which of the following details would be provided on a small label on a roll of candy rings?

The characteristics of food group plans include all of the following except :

If a nutrient does not have a Tolerable Upper Intake Level, this means that:

Which phytochemical present in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?

George is a 35-year-old athlete using nutrient supplements to give him a competitive advantage. Which of the following nutrient intake recommendations would you suggest that George become familiar with?

Based on the USDA's MyPlate, at least _____ of the plate should be occupied by fruits and vegetables at each meal.

Which of the following best fits into a meal plan for a person who must eat 1 cup vegetables, 2 ounces grains, and 2 ounces protein foods at lunch?

The first three items in the ingredients list on a bottle of orange juice are "sugar, citric acid, orange flavour." What does this mean?

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, one ounce of protein foods is equal to all of the following except :

Acceptable Macronutrients Distribution Ranges refer to healthy ranges of intake for carbohydrate, fat, and protein.

The absence of a Tolerable Upper Intake Level for a nutrient implies that it is safe to consume in any amount.

Describe how the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)Committee establishes DRI values.

According to the scientific report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee , which of the following nutrients is overconsumed in U.S. diets?

The percentages of the Daily Values in the updated label on food packages are given in terms of a person requiring _____ calories each day.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Your sister has evaluated her usual diet by comparing it to the USDA Eating Patterns and has found that her intakes of fruits, vegetables, and dairy foods are lower than recommended. How would you interpret her results?

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)are international guidelines that are used around the world.

Which of the following results was obtained from a study conducted on the effect of flavonoid intakes, especially from berries?