Chapter 2

Question 1

Malnourished

Answer 1

Long term outcome of consuming a diet that doesn’t meet nutrient needs
Can result from both under and over nutrition

Question 2

Tools to help avoid under and over nutrition

Answer 2

Dietary reference intakes DRI

Question 3

What do DRI’s tell you?

Answer 3

How many nutrients you need to consume

Question 4

Tolerable Upper Intake (UL)

Answer 4

Highest amount of nutrient that is unlikely to cause harm if consumed daily

Question 5

Dietary Guidelines

Answer 5

Consume a variety of nutrient dense foods be careful not to exceed calories, need to maintain healthy weight

Be physically active, spending at least 30 minutes in moderate physical activity

Question 6

How much do saturated fats you need to have?

Answer 6

10% of fat intake

Question 7

What is a food guidance replacement?

Answer 7

MyPlate is the most recent food guidance system for Americans released by the USDA in 2011

Question 8

How to use my plate?

Answer 8

Record your calorie needs and based on your age, gender, and activity level

Question 9

How many ounces are required for a 2,000 calorie level intake?

Answer 9

6 ounces

Question 10

Fat:44-78 grams per 2000 k/cal is how much percent?

Answer 10

20-35%

Question 11

Protein age and weight determines amount:

Answer 11

10-35%

Question 12

Carbohydrates minimum 130grams per day ?

Answer 12

45-65%

Question 13

What is a food label and why is it important?

Answer 13

Name of the food
Net weight
Name/address, manufacturer and distributor
List of ingredients in descending order by weight

Question 14

Which vitamin is not required on a food label?

Answer 14

Vitamin D