C787 Questions & Answers Correctly Answered.

When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy changes were made? - RDA's expanded into several DRI categories What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? - Food labeling must include info about them. They differ depending on age and gender. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - Serving size A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) Use when preparing family/ personal meals What is an appropriate use of AMDR when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? - (AMDR: Acceptable macronutrient dietary range) 50% of calories from fat is too much fat What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - (TUI) The highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans, ensures people do not take harmful amounts (supplements) How is the estimated average requirement commonly used (EAR)? - To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities, in combination with upper intake levels What is true of the recommendations, as represented by their setting place graphic? - Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables What is a nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - They provide nutrients that reduce the risk of some types of cancer What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a budget? - Buying frozen meals Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - Skim milk has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? - half of all grain products consumed should be whole grain products Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends: - omelet with cheese - toasted English muffin - 1 t all-fruit preserves - 1/2 large grapefruit - 1 c whole milk