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

List three ways allied health professionals can facilitate the actions recommended in the Dietary Guidelines?

The ingredient list on a food label reads as follows: wheat flour, canola and/or olive oil, salt, whole wheat flour, sugar, rice flour, yeast, garlic powder, Romano cheese, parsley, onion powder, natural flavor, niacin, folic acid, reduced iron. Which item on the ingredient label contributes the most to the weight of the product?

Why do nutrition labels use standardized serving sizes?

Which of the following potential allergens must be listed on a food label? Select all that apply.

Which of the following absolutely indicates that a canned food is contaminated?

A commentary published in the Journal of the American Medical Association identified the "built environment" as one way that policy changes could improve nutrition and health. Which of the following best describes an application of this type of policy initiative?

An active mother of three who plays recreational tennis three days a week is looking for a resource with some specific recommendations for foods she should be eating and the appropriate amounts of each. Which of the following resources would provide her the information she wants?

Identify several steps for safe food handling that can be employed to reduce possible foodborne illness.

What is the premise of the social-ecological model outlined in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

According to the www.ChooseMyPlate.gov guidelines, which of the following recommendations should allied health professionals be emphasizing to the persons with whom they counsel? Select all that apply.

Which of the following actions are appropriate based on recommendations found in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines? Select all that apply.

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

Which of the following considerations should be taken by consumers when selecting foods in order to prevent acquiring a foodborne illness? Select all that apply.

Match the definition with reference value appropriate. -Daily reference intake (DRI)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) closely regulates any nutrition or health claims placed on the front of a box or packaging by food manufacturers.

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