Exchanges
Each carbohydrate exchange is equal to how many grams of carbs?
15 grams
Which national system evaluates the nutrition of low-income preschool-aged children?
PedNSS
Where does Ohio food insecurity rates sit compared to the national average?
Similar to US average
Name one food that counts as a vegetable exchange
1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw
How many grams carbs are in 6 oz of plain non-fat yogurt and 1 small fruit
Yogurt = 12 carbs
Fruit = 15 carbs
Total: 27 g carbs
Eating a small apple or 1/2 cup applesauce would count as which type of exchange group?
Fruit exchange
Which monitoring program focuses on nutrition of pregnant women using info already recorded at health clinics?
PNSS (Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance System)
A family that always has access to safe, healthy foods and can maintain active lifestyles is described as having what?
High food security
In nutrition monitoring, the abbreviation TDS stands for what surveillance system?
Total Diet Study
How many grams carbs in a 3 oz bagel?
15 x 3 = 45 grams
According to the exchange system, what is the serving size of cooked white rice for one starch exchange?
1/3 cup cooked white rice
National nutrition monitoring is jointly run by which two government departments?
USDA and DHHS
Name two federally funded programs that provides nutrition assistance in the US
NSLP, WIC, SNAP
The Total Diet Study is used to estimate the average daily intake of which types of substances?
Pesticides, contaminants, and chemical residues
How many calories are in 1 Tbsp of olive oil?
135 kcals (45x3)
People with diabetes often use the exchange system for what main reason?
Track carb intake and keep blood sugars in range
Which surveillance system monitors health behaviors and chronic disease risk?
BRFSS
Roughly what percentage of American households were food insecure in 2024?
13.7%
What type of bias occurs if some groups in the population are systematically less likely to be included in the survey than others?
Sampling bias
How many grams of fat in a reduced fat milk exchange (2%)?
5 g fat
Skim, 2% and whole milk differ in calories because of variations in which nutrient?
Fat
Name two ways national nutrition monitoring is used in the US
Food labeling, fortification and safety
Nutrition education and dietary guidance
Develop reference standards
Assess progress toward achieving nutrition objectives
A household where adults limit or skim meals so children have enough food is classified as what?
Very Low Food Security
True/False: A household can experience food insecurity even if members are not physically hungry.
True
2 slices of bacon are how many grams of protein, according to the exchange list?
0 grams (considered a fat exchange)