Dietary Guidelines of America
What is the purpose of the DGA?
to promote health, science-based advice on what to eat/drink
to reduce the risk of chronic disease
meet nutrient needs
If I have a food label that lists the vitamins through percentages in the nutrition panel, is it an old or new label?
Old if it only lists percents
A smoker needs what type of supplement in the diet?
vitamin C
What is the most accurate way to measure body composition?
DEXA
What are the five food groups?
Vegetables, Protein, Grains, Fruits, Dairy
A label states the total sugars in the candy I am about to eat. It also states the amount of added sugar. Is this an old or new label?
New
What are two common reasons people want to take supplements?
to improve health, maintain health, bond health, boost immunity, ect.
What is the difference between subcutaneous and visceral fat?
Subcutaneous: surface
Visceral: deep (surrounds organs)
What food groups should be increased in the diet?
vegetables, fruits, grains (whole)
If a label has the calories bolded and states how many calories are from fat, is it new or old?
Old
What supplement should pregnant women consume? Why?
Folic Acid- to prevent spinal tube defects
What is the primary determinant of metabolic rate?
Muscle Mass
List two out of the five key guidelines of the DGA
follow a healthy eating pattern in every life stage
Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations
Focus on meeting food group needs with nutrient-dense foods and beverages, and stay within calorie limits
Limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium, and limit alcoholic beverages
What is the proper cooking temperatures for poultry?
165 F
What are some supplements the elderly may take?
Vitamin D and Calcium
What are the three components that make up the total daily energy expenditure?
Basal metabolism, thermic effect of food, and physical activity thermogenesis
I am at a restaurant and order a dish that has pasta and bread that has 15 oz of grains. How many servings of grains is in the dish?
2.5 servings of grains
What is the difference between a health, nutrient content, and structure-function claim?
Health: states a condition that product will prevent/help with
Nutrient Content: nutrients present in the product
Structure-Function Claim: What parts of the body it will affect or what the products function in the body will be
What are some safety concerns that should be considered when taking supplements?
Sometimes are not necessary
might take too much
Explain the Roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery (what is does to the digestive tract).
Bypasses the stomach and goes straight to the Ileum. Food does not go through the stomach.