Chapter 1: An Overview of Nutrition – Flashcards

According to the FDA, a food label that reads "improves memory" is an example of a

An empty-kcalorie food is one that contains

An essential nutrient is one that cannot be

As a registered dietitian at Jones Hospital, you are instructed to write a policy statement on nutrition assessment procedures for all new patients. Which of the following are the most useful parameters for the nutrition assessment of individuals? a. Anthropometric data, physical examinations, food likes and dislikes, family tree b. Diet recall, food likes and dislikes, allergies, favorite family recipes c. Diet record that includes what the patient usually eats, which will provide sufficient information d. Historical information, anthropometric data, physical examinations, laboratory tests Correct

Bob consumes about 2500 kcalories per day, which is apportioned as 150 g of fat, 140 g of carbohydrate, and 150 g of protein. What would be the appropriate revisions to help Bob adjust his nutrient intake so that it matches the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges?

Inspection of hair, eyes, skin, and posture is part of the nutrition assessment component known as

MyPlate was created to

Recommended Dietary Allowances are based on the

What is the AMDR for fat?

Which of the following foods could help meet the iron needs of vegetarians who consume dairy?