WorksheetsChapter 4: Nutrition Guidelines Assessment
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
A set of reference values for nutrients and food components that can be used to plan and assess diets for healthy people.
Adequate Intake (AI)
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
The average daily intake of a nutrient required to meet the needs of most healthy people.
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
Adequate Intake (AI)
A reference value for a nutrient that is used when there is insufficient scientific evidence to determine an RDA.
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
Adequate Intake (AI)
The maximum level of ongoing daily intake for a nutrient that is unlikely to cause harm to most people in a defined group.
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
Adequate Intake (AI)
A food guidance system based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
MyPlate
According to MyPlate, the food groups should represent equal portions of your meal.
False
True
The amount of food people should consume is influenced by their level of activity.
True
False
Foods in the dairy group are high in protein and calcium.
True
False
Serving size must be indicated on a food label.
False
True
Physical activity is important for calorie balance and overall health.
False
True
Which group should be used sparingly or at a limited amount?
Fats, Sweets and Oils Group
Fruit Group
Vegetable Group
Milk, Cheese and Yogurt Group
Which food group is NOT part of the 5 suggested food groups from MyPlate?
Fruits
Vegetables
Processed Food
Grains
Protein
How many food groups are identified in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
3
4
5
6
What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
To provide a historical overview of American cuisine
To regulate food production standards
To provide recommended dietary allowances for certain nutrients and patterns to promote health
To create a national food supply sytem
Which two organizations are responsible for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
USDA and FDA
USDA and HHS
CDC and USDA
HHS and FDA
In order for a food to be considered low fat, it must be equal to or lower than what percentage?
5%
8%
4%
3%
MyPlate shows the _ food groups.
four
five
six
