NUTR 275 – CHAPTER 2 – Flashcards
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A food label claims that the food is a "good source of vitamin C." This means that the food
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Provides 10 to 19 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin C.
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According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), what percentage of your daily calories should be provided by carbohydrates?
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45-65%
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MyPlate is a food guidance system that illustrates the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 and reinforces the important concepts of
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Meal planning, healthful choices, proportionality, and moderation
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A health claim linking dietary fat and cancer is an example of
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An authorized health claim.
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Which of the following was developed out of concern over the incidence of overnutrition among Americans?
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Which of the following is not required on a standard food label?
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Nutrient claims
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The reference values for the essential nutrients needed to maintain good health, to prevent chronic diseases, and to avoid excesses are known as the
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DRI
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Having a diet made of many food groups is known as
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Balanced diet
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If one cup of reduced-fat milk provides 8 percent of your Daily Value for fat, this means that
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The cup of milk provides 8 percent of the total fat allowed in the day.
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According to MyPlate, which of these foods would be considered low in nutrient density?
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Fruit drinks
