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03/31/2025

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Nutrient Excesses
Definition
According to the Surgeon General
's report on Nutrition and Health in 1988, a key concern in the United States is
Term
USDA
Definition
Which agency tracks What We Eat in America (WWEIA)with the NHANES survey?
Term
It's easy to understand
Definition
An advantage of MyPlate campaign for teaching others about nutrition is that it
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The amount of a nutrient that is adequate to meet the known needs of most healthy persons
Definition
A Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is
Term
Balance Calories
Definition
Which of the following is a recommendation from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA)
Term
To improve the health of all Americans
Definition
What is the purpose of Healthy People 2020
Term
Set a benchmark for baseline nutrient requirements
Definition
An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is used to
Term
Replace butter in a baked product with part oil and part applesauce
Definition
Which of the following would be a good way to reduce saturated fat in your diet
Term
Cranberry Drink
Definition
Which of the following would be considered a SoFAS (Solid Fats & Added Sugars)?
Term
Physical Activity
Definition
Which of the following has had the largest impact on obesity
Term
Not exceed energy needs
Definition
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines urge Americans to
Term
Healthy eating at each meal
Definition
MyPlate focuses on which of the following
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10%
Definition
No more than ______ of calories should come from saturated fat
Term
30 or greater
Definition
Obesity is defined as having a BMI of___
Term
60 minutes
Definition
To help balance food intake, what is the recommendation for children for physical activity
Term
1/2 cup of Brown rice
Definition
Which of the following constitutes a serving and meets MyPlate guidelines
Term
1600
Definition
What is the recommended calorie level for a sedentary female aged 51+
Term
To avoid destroying B vitamins
Definition
Why should milk be stored away from light
Term
8-10
Definition
To replace the water lost through breathing, sweating, and elimination, how many cups of water should you consume each day
Term
0.8g/kg body weight
Definition
The recommended protein consumption for healthy adults is about______
Term
50-70%
Definition
What percent of body weight is comprised of water
Term
Cannot be made by the body
Definition
An essential amino acid is
Term
Provide energy
Definition
Carbohydrates are needed by the body to
Term
28
Definition
How many grams are there in 1 ounce
Term
Glucose
Definition
Digestive form of carbohydrates are converted to what by the body
Term
Gyocogen
Definition
The body stores excess glucose as______ in the muscle and liver.
Term
Absorb Vitamin A & D
Definition
Lipids are essential for the body to
Term
Iron
Definition
White flour is enriched with what mineral
Term
Cholesterol
Definition
Which of the following only comes from an animal source
Term
44 calories
Definition
How many calories would be in a food that has 8 grams of carbohydrate and 3 grams of protein
Term
Melted butter
Definition
Which of the following is a major food source of saturated fat
Term
Vitamin A
Definition
Beta carotene is a form of
Term
Fat
Definition
Which of the following is an energy-yielding nutrient
Term
Whole grains and legumes
Definition
To meet the daily fiber requirement of 25 grams, which foods should you increase your intake of?
Term
Calcium and phosphorus
Definition
What two minerals are important for building bones and teeth
Term
Zinc
Definition
Which mineral plays a strong role in wound healing
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