Guidelines for a Healthful Eating Style

What does the acronym RDA stand for?

• Required Dietary Amount
• Recommended Dietary Assessment
• Recommended Dietary Allowance
• Regular Dietary Allowance

How does following Dietary Guidelines help your overall health?

• Following Dietary Guidelines improves overall health by promoting balanced nutrition and reducing disease risk.
• Following Dietary Guidelines leads to weight gain and is only for athletes.

• Following Dietary Guidelines is only for athletes.

Why is it important to eat a variety of foods?

• It's best to avoid fruits and vegetables altogether.
• Variety in food can lead to digestive issues.
• Because no single food provides all of the nutrients your body needs.

• Eating the same food every day is healthier.

In the food pyramid, what do the different recommendation sizes mean?

• The sizes represent the nutritional value of each food group.
• The sizes are based on the popularity of each food group.
• They represent how many servings for each food group is advised to eat daily.

• The sizes indicate the cooking methods for each food group.

In the food pyramid, why are the food groups presented in broad servings, as opposed to specific servings?

• Broad servings are used to simplify meal planning without considering nutrition.
• Food groups are presented in specific servings to provide exact measurements.
• Because specific nutritional needs vary depending on age, gender, physical condition, body size, and activity level.

• Food groups are presented in broad servings to encourage overeating and unhealthy choices.

What are the 3 guidelines mentioned to help you reach or stay in the weight that is right for you? (choose 3)

• Balance the amount of energy in food with the amount of energy your body uses.

• Be aware that controlling body fat is more important to health than controlling body weight.

• Keep in mind that all calories add up in the same way, no matter what their source.

• You can start a special diet even without consulting a nutrition expert.

• Eating one specific type of food can provide you with the nutrients and energy you need in daily life.

In the food pyramid, why do veggies, fruit, and grain products get special attention?

• They are the most expensive food items, they are primarily used for decoration, and they contain no calories or nutrients.

• Because they are excellent sources of complex carbohydrates and fiber and they're usually low in fats and calories and provide essential vitamins and minerals.

Why is it important to take in a sufficient amount of fiber and complex carbohydrates as part of your diet?

• They are primarily used for building muscle mass and consuming them can lead to increased cholesterol levels.

• Because fiber and complex carbohydrates have been shown to decrease the risk for heart disease, obesity, and some cancers. 

• Fiber and complex carbohydrates are only important for weight loss.

Approximately what percentage calories from fats should your diet consist of?

• about 10%

• about 30%

• about 40%

• about 50%

Sodium is an essential mineral for your body? Mention two ways it helps your overall health?

• Sodium helps transport nutrients into your cells and helps waste move out.

• Sodium helps in the production of red blood cells.
• Sodium is primarily used for energy storage in the body.
• Sodium helps maintain normal blood pressure and nerve function.