Exam 2: Healthy Diets

The newest release of food guides from the USDA is a visual presentation of foods from the five food groups "on a dinner plate" to represent the ideal balance that will provide a spectrum of nutrients.It is called

_____ is an example of a meal with high energy density,while _____ is an example of a meal with high nutrient density.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of MyPlate?

Compare and contrast the three types of claims that can be found on food labels.

How does MyPlate represent dairy products?

An individual consumes 1,500 calories and expends 2,000 calories per day.What aspect of a healthy diet is the person missing?

The primary factors that determine the energy density of a food item are the

Resources for daily food plans,portion sizes,and MyPlate guidelines can be found at

Which of the following is NOT a key message from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Does your total food intake from yesterday (breakfast,lunch,dinner,and snacks)fall into line with the recommendations from MyPlate? Why or why not? How can you better adjust your meals and snacks to align with the core concepts from MyPlate?

What are three differences between a typical American diet and the Mediterranean diet?

An individual eats chicken regularly but not other sources of protein.What aspect of a healthy diet is the person missing?

How does MyPlate (released in 2011)differ from the Food Guide Pyramid (used from 1992 - 2010)?

The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate is to encourage people to do all of the following,except

Nutrient-dense foods are foods with

Compare and contrast the amount of fast-food restaurants from a lower-income section of your town with a more affluent neighborhood.

On a food package,ingredients are listed

Compare and contrast the food items commonly found at corner convenience stores versus items found at a full-service grocery store.How does this affect nutrient density in food choices for residents without a full-service grocery store nearby?

An estimation of the amount of a specific nutrient contained in one serving,based on a daily intake of 2000 calories,is called

Which of the following information is NOT provided on a Nutrition Facts Panel for a packaged food item?