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Explain how a calorie (the general term), a Calorie (the dietary term) and a
kilocalorie are related. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A calorie is the
amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree
Celsius. Food calories (Calories) is expressed in terms of kilocalories.
Or
Calorie = 1 kilocalorie = 1,000 calories
What is the definition of a nutrient-dense food? List 1 example of a nutrient
dense food. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Foods that contain a high
amount of nutrients compared to the calories
Examples: Any fruit or vegetable, lowfat/fat free milk, lean meat or complex
carbohydrates would count as a nutrient dense food.
Compare and contrast (i.e. explain the similarities and differences) between
undernutrition and overnutrition. Include the terms' definitions and how they
influence health outcomes. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Undernutrition:
not consuming enough nutrients to maintain the body's necessary functions. This
can lead to slowed metabolic processes and deficiencies.
,Overnutrition: consuming an excess of calories including fats, cholesterol, and
saturated fats. increases the risk of chronic disease and obesity, and can lead to
toxicity.
They are related because excess over- and under- nutrition over time can lead to
chronic disease and long term health issues. They are different because nutrition
tends to lead to obesity in America, while undernutrition can be much harder to
initially diagnose; subclinical undernutrition is when the body is not receiving
enough nutrients and is facing negative impacts, but it is not yet severe enough to
be noticed or diagnosed by medical professionals
Which of the ABCDE's of nutritional assessment has to do with measurements of
body composition (weight, height, skin fold measurements, and body
circumference)? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Anthropometric
True or false. If false, explain why it is false.
The MyPlate message of balance has to do with the idea increasing the
consumption for some groups and limiting the consumption of others. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------FALSE: The MyPlate message of moderation has to
do with the idea of increasing the consumption for some groups and limiting the
consumption of others.
OR The MyPlate message of balance has to do with the concepts of calories and
portion size.
,According to the MyPlate concept of Start Simple and Make Every Bite Count, give
2 examples of foods to increase and 2 examples of foods to reduce in the diet. ----
-----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Increase:
- Fruits and vegetables (Make half your plate fruits and vegetables).
- Whole grains (Half of consumed grains should be whole grains.)
- Fat-free or Low-fat (1%) milk instead of whole milk.
Reduce:
- High sodium foods (choose the foods with comparatively lower amounts of
sodium)
- Sugary drinks (drink water instead)
- Foods with added fats and sugar.
According to MyPlate, _____ should make up 25% of the plate. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------grains
What is a biochemical assessment? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------This is
when measurements of nutrients in the blood, urine and feces are taken.
You are grocery shopping and notice a box of breakfast bars that are calcium
fortified. On the front of the box is the statement, " Calcium builds strong bones".
Which type of claim would this advertising be? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------
-----Structure/function claim
, Nutrient claim ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------regulated statement about a
food product that relates to the nutrition content of the food, such as "low fat" or
"fat free"
Preliminary health claim ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------These claims are
also regulated by FDA, but a scientific link may not be established. Not many
manufacturers have used this type of a claim. If it is used, a statement similar to
"this evidence is not conclusive" must also appear on the label.
Health claim ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------statement that describes
relationship between a food or food ingredient and reduced risk of a nutrition-
related condition
Structure/function claim ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a legal but largely
unregulated claim permitted on labels of foods and dietary supplements, often
mistaken by consumers for a regulated health claim
List at least 3 items that are typically presented on a food product. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Product name
Name and address of the manufacturer
Serving size
Amount of product in the package
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Answers | Latest Version (Just Released)
Explain how a calorie (the general term), a Calorie (the dietary term) and a
kilocalorie are related. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A calorie is the
amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree
Celsius. Food calories (Calories) is expressed in terms of kilocalories.
Or
Calorie = 1 kilocalorie = 1,000 calories
What is the definition of a nutrient-dense food? List 1 example of a nutrient
dense food. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Foods that contain a high
amount of nutrients compared to the calories
Examples: Any fruit or vegetable, lowfat/fat free milk, lean meat or complex
carbohydrates would count as a nutrient dense food.
Compare and contrast (i.e. explain the similarities and differences) between
undernutrition and overnutrition. Include the terms' definitions and how they
influence health outcomes. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Undernutrition:
not consuming enough nutrients to maintain the body's necessary functions. This
can lead to slowed metabolic processes and deficiencies.
,Overnutrition: consuming an excess of calories including fats, cholesterol, and
saturated fats. increases the risk of chronic disease and obesity, and can lead to
toxicity.
They are related because excess over- and under- nutrition over time can lead to
chronic disease and long term health issues. They are different because nutrition
tends to lead to obesity in America, while undernutrition can be much harder to
initially diagnose; subclinical undernutrition is when the body is not receiving
enough nutrients and is facing negative impacts, but it is not yet severe enough to
be noticed or diagnosed by medical professionals
Which of the ABCDE's of nutritional assessment has to do with measurements of
body composition (weight, height, skin fold measurements, and body
circumference)? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Anthropometric
True or false. If false, explain why it is false.
The MyPlate message of balance has to do with the idea increasing the
consumption for some groups and limiting the consumption of others. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------FALSE: The MyPlate message of moderation has to
do with the idea of increasing the consumption for some groups and limiting the
consumption of others.
OR The MyPlate message of balance has to do with the concepts of calories and
portion size.
,According to the MyPlate concept of Start Simple and Make Every Bite Count, give
2 examples of foods to increase and 2 examples of foods to reduce in the diet. ----
-----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Increase:
- Fruits and vegetables (Make half your plate fruits and vegetables).
- Whole grains (Half of consumed grains should be whole grains.)
- Fat-free or Low-fat (1%) milk instead of whole milk.
Reduce:
- High sodium foods (choose the foods with comparatively lower amounts of
sodium)
- Sugary drinks (drink water instead)
- Foods with added fats and sugar.
According to MyPlate, _____ should make up 25% of the plate. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------grains
What is a biochemical assessment? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------This is
when measurements of nutrients in the blood, urine and feces are taken.
You are grocery shopping and notice a box of breakfast bars that are calcium
fortified. On the front of the box is the statement, " Calcium builds strong bones".
Which type of claim would this advertising be? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------
-----Structure/function claim
, Nutrient claim ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------regulated statement about a
food product that relates to the nutrition content of the food, such as "low fat" or
"fat free"
Preliminary health claim ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------These claims are
also regulated by FDA, but a scientific link may not be established. Not many
manufacturers have used this type of a claim. If it is used, a statement similar to
"this evidence is not conclusive" must also appear on the label.
Health claim ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------statement that describes
relationship between a food or food ingredient and reduced risk of a nutrition-
related condition
Structure/function claim ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a legal but largely
unregulated claim permitted on labels of foods and dietary supplements, often
mistaken by consumers for a regulated health claim
List at least 3 items that are typically presented on a food product. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Product name
Name and address of the manufacturer
Serving size
Amount of product in the package
