Linking Food and Health
Which of the following % of energy intake from carbs falls within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range?
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 40%
d. 55%
d. 55%
A claim such as "low carb" or "heart healthy" might cause an individual to think that a food is better for them than it really is. This is an example of what?
Health Halo
Which macronutrient provides 9 kcal per gram?
Fat
This is the psychological desire to eat that is influenced by society, culture, smells, etc.
Appetite
Right ahead of cancer, what is the #1 leading cause of death in the United States?
Hint: It's linked to nutrition.
Heart Disease
What is the term for the perception shift where oversized, modern food servings in America are wrongly considered "normal", leading to chronic overeating and weight gain?
Portion Distortion
Where did I attend graduate school?
Purdue University
Which Dietary Reference Intake is defined as the average daily intake level required to meet the needs of 97-98% of healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group?
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
The DGA recommends limiting these two nutrients to less than 10% of the total energy in our diets.
Added Sugars and Saturated Fats
If a piece of food contains 10 g fat, 20 g carbohydrates, and 10 g protein, how many total calories does it contain?
210 kcal
An female wants to consume 25% of her energy from protein. If she consumes 2,000 kcal/day, how many GRAMS of protein should she consume each day?
125 grams of protein
What is the name of the diet that is often recommended for individuals with high blood pressure? This diet reduces sodium intake while increasing fruit, vegetable, and whole grain intake.
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet
The previous protein recommendation was set at 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram body weight per day. What is the new recommendation for protein?
1.2 - 1.6 g/kg bw/day
What was the name of the university that I worked at before Malone University?
American University