Chapter 2: Designing a Healthful Diet © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

An adequate diet is defined as a diet that provides enough energy to meet minimum daily requirements. provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and fiber needed to maintain a person's health. provides a sufficient variety of nutrients to maintain a healthful weight and to optimize the body's metabolic processes. contains combinations of foods that provide healthful proportions of nutrients. Answer: b) provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and fiber needed to maintain a person's health. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

An adequate diet is defined as a diet that provides enough energy to meet minimum daily requirements. provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and fiber needed to maintain a person's health. provides a sufficient variety of nutrients to maintain a healthful weight and to optimize the body's metabolic processes. contains combinations of foods that provide healthful proportions of nutrients. Answer: b) provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and fiber needed to maintain a person's health. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

The Nutrition Facts panel identifies which of the following? all of the nutrients and Calories in the package of food the Recommended Dietary Allowance for each nutrient found in the package of food a footnote identifying the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for each nutrient found in the package of food the %Daily Values of selected nutrients in a serving of the packaged food Answer: d) the %Daily Values of selected nutrients in a serving of the packaged food © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

The Nutrition Facts panel identifies which of the following? all of the nutrients and Calories in the package of food the Recommended Dietary Allowance for each nutrient found in the package of food a footnote identifying the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for each nutrient found in the package of food the %Daily Values of selected nutrients in a serving of the packaged food Answer: d) the %Daily Values of selected nutrients in a serving of the packaged food © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

On a package of crackers, the phrase reduced fat is an example of an FDA-approved nutrient claim. is an example of a USDA-approved health claim. and low fat have the same meaning. guarantees that a food has less than 0.5 g of fat per serving. Answer: a) is an example of an FDA-approved nutrient claim. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

On a package of crackers, the phrase reduced fat is an example of an FDA-approved nutrient claim. is an example of a USDA-approved health claim. and low fat have the same meaning. guarantees that a food has less than 0.5 g of fat per serving. Answer: a) is an example of an FDA-approved nutrient claim. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

What does it mean to choose foods for their nutrient density? Dense foods, such as peanut butter or chicken, are more nutritious choices than transparent foods, such as fruit juice or candy, which should be limited. Foods with a lot of nutrients per Calorie, such as fish, are more nutritious choices than foods with fewer nutrients per Calorie, such as candy, which should be limited. Foods darker in color, such as whole-grain bread, should be chosen and lighter colored foods, such as white sandwich bread, should be avoided. Fat makes foods dense, and thus foods high in fat should be avoided. Answer: b) Foods with a lot of nutrients per Calorie, such as fish, are more nutritious choices than foods with fewer nutrients per Calorie, such as candy, which should be limited. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

What does it mean to choose foods for their nutrient density? Dense foods, such as peanut butter or chicken, are more nutritious choices than transparent foods, such as fruit juice or candy, which should be limited. Foods with a lot of nutrients per Calorie, such as fish, are more nutritious choices than foods with fewer nutrients per Calorie, such as candy, which should be limited. Foods darker in color, such as whole-grain bread, should be chosen and lighter colored foods, such as white sandwich bread, should be avoided. Fat makes foods dense, and thus foods high in fat should be avoided. Answer: b) Foods with a lot of nutrients per Calorie, such as fish, are more nutritious choices than foods with fewer nutrients per Calorie, such as candy, which should be limited. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend which of the following? choosing and preparing sodium-free foods consuming two alcoholic beverages per day increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables following the Mediterranean diet Answer: c) increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend which of the following? choosing and preparing sodium-free foods consuming two alcoholic beverages per day increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables following the Mediterranean diet Answer: c) increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

The USDA Food Patterns recommend that you make half your grains whole; that is, make at least half of your grain choices whole grain foods. go lean with green; that is, make lean vegetable choices. vary your dairy; that is, choose milk, yogurt, and a variety of cheeses every day. drink at least two to three servings of fruit juice each day. Answer: a) make half your grains whole; that is, make at least half of your grain choices whole grain foods. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

The USDA Food Patterns recommend that you make half your grains whole; that is, make at least half of your grain choices whole grain foods. go lean with green; that is, make lean vegetable choices. vary your dairy; that is, choose milk, yogurt, and a variety of cheeses every day. drink at least two to three servings of fruit juice each day. Answer: a) make half your grains whole; that is, make at least half of your grain choices whole grain foods. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

MyPlate recommends eating red meat only monthly. recommends eating fish weekly. recommends eating legumes and nuts as daily sources of protein. does not make specific recommendations for protein food choices. Answer: d) does not make specific recommendations for protein food choices. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

MyPlate recommends eating red meat only monthly. recommends eating fish weekly. recommends eating legumes and nuts as daily sources of protein. does not make specific recommendations for protein food choices. Answer: d) does not make specific recommendations for protein food choices. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Empty Calories are defined as the extra amount of energy a person can consume each day after meeting all essential needs through eating nutrient-dense foods. Calories from the water content of foods and beverages. Calories from solid fats and added sugars that provide few or no nutrients. Calories in any portion of food larger than the serving size indicated on the packaging. Answer: c) Calories from solid fats and added sugars that provide few or no nutrients. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Empty Calories are defined as the extra amount of energy a person can consume each day after meeting all essential needs through eating nutrient-dense foods. Calories from the water content of foods and beverages. Calories from solid fats and added sugars that provide few or no nutrients. Calories in any portion of food larger than the serving size indicated on the packaging. Answer: c) Calories from solid fats and added sugars that provide few or no nutrients. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

An online tool that allows Americans to analyze their current diet and physical activity and create personalized healthy eating and physical activity plans is the NuVal System. the exchange system MyPlate Supertracker MyDietAnalysis. Answer: c) MyPlate Supertracker © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

An online tool that allows Americans to analyze their current diet and physical activity and create personalized healthy eating and physical activity plans is the NuVal System. the exchange system MyPlate Supertracker MyDietAnalysis. Answer: c) MyPlate Supertracker © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which of the following statements about eating out is true? It is not possible to eat healthfully while eating out. Calorie-labeling on restaurant menus has been shown to increase the likelihood that patrons will make more healthful, lower-Calorie menu choices. When ordering meat, it is more healthful to ask that it be fried or breaded rather than grilled or broiled. One way to reduce the Calorie content of a restaurant meal is to order an appetizer instead of an entrée. Answer: d) One way to reduce the Calorie content of a restaurant meal is to order an appetizer instead of an entrée. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Which of the following statements about eating out is true? It is not possible to eat healthfully while eating out. Calorie-labeling on restaurant menus has been shown to increase the likelihood that patrons will make more healthful, lower-Calorie menu choices. When ordering meat, it is more healthful to ask that it be fried or breaded rather than grilled or broiled. One way to reduce the Calorie content of a restaurant meal is to order an appetizer instead of an entrée. Answer: d) One way to reduce the Calorie content of a restaurant meal is to order an appetizer instead of an entrée. © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.