Nutritionist Quiz Chapter 14 Dietary Guidelines
questions and answers with solutions
Which agency regulates the production and distribution of food, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, and
other consumer products? - ANSWER Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans publication is meant to - ANSWER guide the development
of federal food, nutrition, and health policies programs.
The amount of nutrients in a food, relative to the number of calories it provides, is known as -
ANSWER nutrient density.
A healthy eating pattern should be low in added sugars, saturated fats, and - ANSWER sodium.
Calories from saturated and trans fats should be limited to what percent of daily calories? -
ANSWER Less than 10 percent
What did the Food Pyramid use to represent how much the average American should consume?
- ANSWER Servings per day
What is the recommended daily intake of sodium for people 14 years of age and older? -
ANSWER 2300 mg
The Food Pyramid, is now thought to have put too little focus on - ANSWER fruits, vegetables,
and protein sources.
The new MyPlate is shaped like a plate with colorful fractions dedicated to dairy, vegetables,
fruits, protein, and - ANSWER grains.
questions and answers with solutions
Which agency regulates the production and distribution of food, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, and
other consumer products? - ANSWER Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans publication is meant to - ANSWER guide the development
of federal food, nutrition, and health policies programs.
The amount of nutrients in a food, relative to the number of calories it provides, is known as -
ANSWER nutrient density.
A healthy eating pattern should be low in added sugars, saturated fats, and - ANSWER sodium.
Calories from saturated and trans fats should be limited to what percent of daily calories? -
ANSWER Less than 10 percent
What did the Food Pyramid use to represent how much the average American should consume?
- ANSWER Servings per day
What is the recommended daily intake of sodium for people 14 years of age and older? -
ANSWER 2300 mg
The Food Pyramid, is now thought to have put too little focus on - ANSWER fruits, vegetables,
and protein sources.
The new MyPlate is shaped like a plate with colorful fractions dedicated to dairy, vegetables,
fruits, protein, and - ANSWER grains.
