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Nutrition Chapter 2
Concept Checks
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What percentage of our plate should be composed of fruits and vegetables? | Half, or 50 percent |
| When it comes to the fruit group, how much dried fruit equals 1 cup of fruit? | 1/2 cup |
| In the protein group, what is the equivalent amount of meat compared to one tablespoon of peanut butter? | 1 ounce |
| Individuals eating a 2,000-calorie diet should aim for how many servings of vegetables per day? | 2½ cups |
| When estimating portion sizes visually, one medium potato or piece of fruit is equivalent to the size of what common object? | tennis ball |
| ________ claims describe a relationship between a food or its components and a disease or health condition. | Health |
| A food that claims to be high in fiber must contain how many grams of fiber? | 5 g |
| What should NOT be included on a food label? the name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor how much should be consumed on a daily basis | how much should be consumed on a daily basis |
| ___________ contain phytochemical compounds called phytoestrogens that modulate hormone activity in the body. | Soy foods |
| High doses of this food in supplement form has been linked to liver toxicity. | Green tea |
| What is a marketing term for "super foods" that contain bioactive components that provide additional health benefits beyond what their nutrients confer? | Functional foods |
| The nutrient standards used on food labels to help consumers make informed choices about food are called the | Daily Values (DV) |
| Which nutrients are overconsumed in U.S. diets? | saturated fat and sodium |
| True or False: All packages with food labels on them need to display information about every vitamin and mineral the product contains. | False |
| If you consumed 1/2 cup of cooked rice, two slices of bread, and a cup of cooked oatmeal in a day, how many total ounces of grains would you have eaten? | 5 oz |
| Moderating portion sizes of food helps us control calories and prevents us from overeating. When it comes to meat, a modest 3-ounce portion is recommended. Which of the following common objects can we use to visually estimate a 3-ounce portion of meat? | deck of cards |
| The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) committee has set recommended intake and limits for vitamins, minerals, and: | carbohydrates, fiber, lipids, protein, water, and energy |
| When determining calorie percentage ranges based on Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR), 10–35% of calories should come from which macronutrient? | Protein |
| The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) standards apply to: | healthy people only |
| Which set of values establishes the average nutrient requirements that researchers and policy makers use in their work? | (EAR) Estimated Average Requirements |
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