Dietary Guidelines and Nutritional Facts

According to the food plate, which of these foods should make up the smallest part of your diet?

• grains and cereals

• milk and meats

• fruits and vegetables

• fats and oils

Which is the primary nutrient we get from fruits and vegetables?

• fats

• proteins

• vitamins

According to the food plate, grains should make up the largest portion of our diet. Grains are rich in which nutrient?

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

• vitamins

Sheila is moderately active and loves sweet foods. Which is the best practice for her to adopt?

• ban sugars completely and decrease activity levels

• eat only fruits and cut out all activity

• have desserts in small portions and increase activity level

What kind of information does the Nutrition Facts label give about requirements for essential nutrients?

• the number of calories from vitamins and minerals

• the number of servings needed for a nutritious daily diet

• the percent of various nutrients in one serving

Which is the healthiest way of having a salad?

• with creamy salad dressing

• with a spoonful of olive oil

• with a dash of lemon juice

After a tiring first half of a basketball game, what should the players eat to get instant energy?

• a burger

• a bowl of pasta

• a fructose-rich drink

The Nutrition Facts label on a food package lists the following: iron 50%. What does this figure indicate?

• The total content of this package fulfills 50 percent of the required daily amount of iron.

• One serving from this package fulfills 50 percent of the required daily amount of iron.

• Half of this package fulfills 50 percent of the required daily amount of iron.