1.3 Tools for a Healthy Diet

Question 1

What are the three categories of a person’s nutritional status?

Answer 1

1. desirable nutrition
2. overnutrition
3. undernutrition

Question 2

What is desirable nutrition?

Answer 2

eating a variety of foods that provide all of the essential nutrients to support normal body functions

Question 3

What is overnutrition?

Answer 3

excess consumption of calories, fats, saturated fats, and cholesterol

Question 4

What is undernutrition?

Answer 4

nutrient intake does not meet the needs of the body

Question 5

What is subclinical deficiency in relation to nutrition?

Answer 5

initial phase where deficiency of a nutrient is sufficient enough to begin to affect one’s health yet is not severe enough to cause outward symptoms

Question 6

What is malnutrition?

Answer 6

collective term the refers to either overnutrition or undernutrition

Question 7

What are the five assessment categories of nutritional health?

Answer 7

1. anthropometric assessment
2. biochemical assessment
3. clinical assessment
4. dietary assessment
5. environmental assessment

Question 8

What is anthropometric assessment?

Answer 8

measurements of body composition (weight, height, skinfold measurements, BMI…)

Question 9

What is biochemical assessment?

Answer 9

measurement of the nutrients in the blood, urine, and feces

Question 10

What is clinical assessment?

Answer 10

physical examination evaluating the general appearance of the skin, eyes, tongue, teeth, and throat; blood pressure, reflexes, and mobility

Question 11

What is dietary assessment?

Answer 11

evaluation of one’s dietary intake to determine if there are any deficiencies or other problematic areas

Question 12

What is environmental assessment?

Answer 12

review of the person’s living conditions as well as background history including medical, medication, social, education, and economic status

Question 13

What are the five specific categories food is grouped into?

Answer 13

1. proteins
2. fruits
3. veggies
4. grains
5. dairy

Question 14

What is the current food pyramid?

Answer 14

MyPyramid of Steps to a Healthier You

Question 15

What are the health messages conveyed by MyPlate?

Answer 15

1. balance between portion size and calories
2. moderation
3. variety

Question 16

What are the three key dietary principles from the 220-2025 dietary guidelines?

Answer 16

1. meet nutritional needs primarily from nutrient dense foods and beverages
2. choose and variety of options from each food group
3. pay attention to portion size

Question 17

How often is Healthy People updated?

Answer 17

ten years

Question 18

What is the purpose of Healthy People?

Answer 18

outlines health promotion and disease prevention strategies

Question 19

What are the main goals of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee?

Answer 19

1. promote overall good health
2. healthy weight
3. prevent disease for Americans older than 2