Ch. 8 Making Healthy Choices

Ingredients are listed on food labels in which of the following ways?

• Alphabetical order

• Descending order by weight

• No particular order

• Food groups

Of the following that appear on food labels, which should we focus on limiting?

• Saturated fat

• Fiber

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

When one only moves as much as needed to carry out daily tasks.

• Active

• Sendentary

• Moderately Active

• Slightly Active

Estimated nutrient intake levels used for planning and evaluating the diets of healthy people; designed to prevent diseases caused by a lack of nutrients. 

• Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans

• Healthy U.S. Eating Pattern

• MyPlate Plan

Focuses on helping Americans to eat correct portions and from across all food groups.

• Healthy U.S. Eating Pattern

• Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

• MyPlate Plan

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans

A product is considered low in a nutrient if it contains what percent or less? 

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%

Which of the following doesn't belong in a nutrient dense food?

• Low in calories

• High in nutrients

• Processed

• Fresh fruits & vegetables

Which of the following is NOT an empty calorie food?

• Fruits

• Desserts

• Candy

• Soda

Protein foods are good sources of which of the following?

• B Vitamins

• Iron

• Minerals

• All answers are correct

Small amounts of this are beneficial to our health.

• Protein

• Oils

• Dairy

• Grains