Ch 10 - Nutrition Guideline Test Review

It is better to focus on eating small amounts of a variety of foods rather than large amounts of a few favorite foods

Which of the following is NOT one of the food groups?

A source of advice from the USDA on nutrition and fitness

Health experts recommend that people avoid taking any supplements with more than 100 percent of the daily value.

Which of the following is NOT recognized as a general principal of healthy eating?

One factor that contributes to the increasing weight problem among many Americans is that _____

Claiming that a product can prevent or relieve symptoms of a disease is an example of an advertising technique known as?

All packaged foods have a label called ___ which provides easy-to-read data about the foo in the container

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, individuals should choose ___

The ___ found on the nutrient labels gives the recommended amount of nutrients that a person should have a day

Relationship between nutrients and calories in food

Fats, oils, and sweets should be included only in limited amounts in the diet.

Plants used for medical purpose

Dietary supplements include___

Percentage of a nutrient needed each day as set by the federal government.

A label that provides easy-to-read data about the food in a container

Certain ___, or plants used for medicinal purposes, are linked to folklore about their effectiveness.

Which of the following is NOT a common advertising tactic?

In general, female teens need the greatest amount of food from each food group.

Very large amount of a supplement that people believe will prevent or cure a disease

Government guidelines recommend that all people take dietary supplements each day.

Substances taken in addition to foods, including vitamins and minerals