Chapter 2 Basic Nutrition

The RDAs for nutrients are set

• to cover the needs of 97% - 98% of the population.

• based on the dietary intakes of people who appear to be maintaining nutritional health.

• by the FDA for food labeling purposes.

• based on a person's height and weight.

Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

• Eat fruits and vegetables because we can get all the nutrients we need from these.

• Do the best we can but take supplements to fill in the deficient areas.

• Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs.

• Eat only plant products because animal products are bad and generally filled with hormones for animal growth.

Which meal contains foods from all food groups represented in MyPlate?

• Chef's salad containing ham, lettuce, an egg, Thousand Island dressing, and croutons; bagel; apple; and soft drink.

• Steak, baked potato with margarine, broccoli, salad with oil and vinegar dressing, milk.

• Refried beans, onions, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a tortilla; orange; and water.

• Pasta, marinara (tomato) sauce with clams, house salad with vegetables, Italian bread with butter, and wine.

Which statement best describes the health diet principle of moderation?

• Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the "same old thing."

• Consume a variety of foods from MyPlate's five major food groups every day.

• Pay attention to portion size and plan your entire day's diet so the you don't over-consume nutrient sources.

• Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their kilocalories.

Which of the following behaviors exemplifies the concept of dietary moderation?

• Eat only unprocessed plant products.

• Choose several different foods from each food group throughout the day.

• Eat only "good" foods such as fruits and vegetables and avoid the "bad" foods such as steak and ice cream.

• If breakfast was high in fat and sodium, plan to eat something relatively low in fat and sodium for dinner.

Which statement best describes nutrient density?

• Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the "same old thing."

• Consume a variety of foods from MyPlate's five major groups every day.

• Plan your entire day's diet so that you don't over-consume nutrient sources.

• Consume foods that have the most nutrients when compared to their kilocalories.

Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called

• sonography.

• electrocardiography.

• radiography.

• anthropometry.

Which of the following is not a way to assess nutritional status?

• Dietary Assessment

• Biochemical Tests

• Clinical Evaluation

• Psychoanalysis

The acronym RDA stands for

• Recommended Dietary Allowance.

• Recommended Daily Allowance.

• Required Dietary Allowance.

• Required Daily Allowance.

Which term describes failing health that results from long-standing dietary intake that is inadequate to meet nutritional needs?

• Desirable nutriton

• Balanced nutrition

• Undernutrition

• Inferior nutrition