Exam 5: Dietary Guidelines, General Nutrition Recommendations, and Federal Nutrition Policy

You have been asked by the local parent-teacher association to make a presentation on the current nutritional recommendations. What key pieces of information will you include in your presentation?

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The website www.ChooseMyPlate.gov makes the following recommendations:
(1) Balance calorie intake with calories expended through physical activity.
(2) Enjoy food, but make sure portions are appropriate. Eat slowly and try to minimize distractions.
(3) Avoid oversized portions.
(4) Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.
(5) Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
(6) Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk or a dairy alternative such as soy milk.
(7) Make half your grains whole grains.
(8) Eat fewer foods high in solid (typically saturated and trans) fat, added sugars, and salt.
(9) Choose lower-sodium versions of foods.
(10) Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

What might be the purpose of taxing nondiet sodas and other sugary, nonnutritive beverages?

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Match the following nutrition values with the recommendation listed on a nutrition label. -Total carbohydrates

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Match the definition with reference value appropriate. -Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)

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Question 4

Consumption of which of the following foods or food components should be reduced based on recommendations found in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines? Select all that apply.

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Question 5

Match the definition with reference value appropriate. -Adequate intake (AI)

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Question 6

On which of the following food products can a consumer expect to see a country-of-origin label? Select all that apply.

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Question 7

Which factors are part of the social-ecological model approach to implementation of the Dietary Guidelines? Select all that apply.

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Question 8

An athlete has been exploring a variety of healthy eating plans. Which of the following eating plans should this athlete avoid?

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Question 9

Match the following nutrition values with the recommendation listed on a nutrition label. -Protein

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Question 10

A food product contains 15 g of carbohydrates (CHO), 5 g of protein (PRO), and 4 g of fat. How many calories are in one serving of this product?

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Question 11

Which three governmental agencies are responsible for regulating food safety? Select three.

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Question 12

Match the definition with reference value appropriate. -Tolerable upper intake level (TUL)

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Question 13

Match the following nutrition values with the recommendation listed on a nutrition label. -Calcium

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Question 14

Match the following nutrition values with the recommendation listed on a nutrition label. -Fiber

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Question 15

Which of the following would be considered policy strategy examples as outlined by a commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association? Select all that apply

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Question 16

Identify and explain at least three ways in which allied health professionals can advocate for changes to nutrition and health policy.

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Question 17

Match the following nutrition values with the recommendation listed on a nutrition label. -Sodium

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Question 18

Match the following nutrition values with the recommendation listed on a nutrition label. -Total fat

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Question 19

The percent daily values listed on a nutrition label are based on individuals who are consuming _______ calories per day.

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You have been asked by the local parent-teacher association to make a presentation on the current nutritional recommendations. What key pieces of information will you include in your presentation?

What might be the purpose of taxing nondiet sodas and other sugary, nonnutritive beverages?

Match the following nutrition values with the recommendation listed on a nutrition label. -Total carbohydrates

Match the definition with reference value appropriate. -Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)

Consumption of which of the following foods or food components should be reduced based on recommendations found in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines? Select all that apply.

Match the definition with reference value appropriate. -Adequate intake (AI)

On which of the following food products can a consumer expect to see a country-of-origin label? Select all that apply.

Which factors are part of the social-ecological model approach to implementation of the Dietary Guidelines? Select all that apply.

An athlete has been exploring a variety of healthy eating plans. Which of the following eating plans should this athlete avoid?

Match the following nutrition values with the recommendation listed on a nutrition label. -Protein

A food product contains 15 g of carbohydrates (CHO), 5 g of protein (PRO), and 4 g of fat. How many calories are in one serving of this product?

Which three governmental agencies are responsible for regulating food safety? Select three.

Match the definition with reference value appropriate. -Tolerable upper intake level (TUL)

Match the following nutrition values with the recommendation listed on a nutrition label. -Calcium

Match the following nutrition values with the recommendation listed on a nutrition label. -Fiber

Which of the following would be considered policy strategy examples as outlined by a commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association? Select all that apply

Identify and explain at least three ways in which allied health professionals can advocate for changes to nutrition and health policy.

Match the following nutrition values with the recommendation listed on a nutrition label. -Sodium

Match the following nutrition values with the recommendation listed on a nutrition label. -Total fat

The percent daily values listed on a nutrition label are based on individuals who are consuming _______ calories per day.

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