Chapter 4 Review - Nutrition Guidelines

Which characteristic best describes the average American diet?

• Too high in fats, cholesterol, and sugar

• Too high in nutrients found in vegetables

• Too high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber

• Too low in sodium

How many daily portions from the milk (dairy) group do most teens need?

• None

• One

• Two

• Three

No more than what percent of total calories should come from fat in the diet?

• 10 percent

• 20 percent

• 30 percent

• 40 percent

Diets high in fat have been most frequently linked to which disease?

• Mental illness

• Tooth decay

• Heart disease

• Anemia

Percent Daily Values on a Nutrition Facts panel are based on a typical diet of how many calories?

• 1,600

• 1,800

• 2,000

• 2,500

Serving size must be indicated on a food label.

• True

• False

Which food item can be placed in the vegetables section of MyPlate?

• Peas

• Grapes

• Meat

• Yogurt

Why were the Dietary Guidelines for Americans developed?

• To help people lose weight

• To help people change unhealthful eating patterns into more healthful ones

• To identify one type of diet that is best for all Americans

• To cut the costs of food when planning a healthful diet

A 3-ounce serving of meat is about the size of a ______.

• deck of playing cards

• golf ball

• paperback book

• soda cracker

Milk, yogurt, and cheese are higher in protein than bread, cereals, and pasta.

• True

• False