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WorksheetsDRI & Dietary Guidelines
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following should you limit to cut back on your sugar intake?
water
100% fruit juice
soda
orange juice
Canned and processed foods contain a lot of which substance that can be related to high blood pressure.
sugar
carbohydrates
sodium
potassium
Which of the following is a good suggestion for eating out?
Add soda to your meal.
Choose a smaller portion.
Add salt to your food.
Look for food with the highest calories.
Cooking more often at home will help you stay in control of what's in your food.
True
False
Regardless of your diet plans, it is always a good idea to limit or cut back foods high in solid _____, added ______, and ______.
fats, sugars, salt
proteins, fats, calcium
vitamins, fiber, fats
oils, sweets, sodium
You should stop eating once you feel satisfied, not full.
True
False
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancer.
True
False
Fiber found in fruit is associated with which of the following health outcomes.
strengthening bones
making new blood cells
building muscle
maintaining proper bowel function
What important mineral is found in all foods in the dairy group?
Vitamin C
Riboflavin
Calcium
Fiber
Nutritional needs remain consistent regardless of age, gender and activity level.
True
False
This dietary reference intake (DRI) is used when there is no set EAR or RDA for a particular nutrient due to lack of scientific literature.
tolerable upper intake levels (UL)
adequate intake (AI)
acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR)
recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
Dietary guidelines suggest that you replace more solid fats with which of the following:
oils
shortening
butter
margarine
What does the phrase "balance your eating pattern" mean?
eating across all subgroups of the vegetable group
making sure that you balance activity with calorie intake
eating a variety of fruits and vegetables
eating a variety of nutritious foods from all food groups
Which of the following should you do if your goal is to lose weight?
Consume and burn the same amount of calories.
Consume more calories than you burn.
Consume less calories than you burn.
None of the above
Which of the following cannot be found on a food label?
net weight of a food product
cost of a food product
manufacturer of a food product
how much added sugar and salt a particular food product contains
How much whole fruits should you consume daily based on a 2,000-calorie diet?
3 cups
1 1/2 cups
1 cup
2 cups
According to the USDA MyPlate guideline, what portion of your grains should consist of whole grains?
30%
50%
10%
70%
This DRI is the highest level of continuous intake of a particular nutrient that may be taken without causing health problems.
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)
Recommended Dietarty Allowance (RDA)
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)
These are graphic representations of all or some of the messages of the dietary guidelines.
food labels
food guides
dietary guidelines
food exchange list
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended until 2 years of age.
True
False
