Ntr 222 exam 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The daily values are used - ️️on food labels to inform consumers about how much of a nutrient the food provides If a food label states that a serving of the food has 32g of carbohydrates, how many calories of carbohydrates are in the food? - ️️128 calories Food labels must clearly show information about - ️️potential food allergens The Adequate Daily Intake for a nutrient is - ️️an alternative to an RDA and is set when there is not enough data to set a definitive recomme...

A cup of orange juice has 110 calories and 100 mg of vitamin C. One half cup of chopped red pepper has 25 calories and 95 mg of vitamin C. Which is more nutrient dense for vitamin C? - Red pepper The health claims on the front of a label, such as "heart healthy," are: - strictly regulated by the FDA so the food must meet certain standards and use specific wording The food label ingredients list is helpful in determining if a food: - is a whole grain When you see "organic" on a food ...

What is nutrition? - ️️the process of nourishing the body using food substances (nutrients). poor nutrition can result from: - ️️- food choices - lack of food - lack of resources - condition or disease state Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) - ️️provide standards for adequate intake and upper level intakes of specific nutrients based on a person's age, gender, and stage of life Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) - ️️are nutrient amounts that meet the needs for half o...

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In which food group would you find beans and peas? Correct Answer-Both vegetable and protein fruit groups Which of the following nutrients do not provide the body with energy? What does? Correct Answer-1. Vitamins B, Vitamin C, Zinc 2. Carbs, Proteins, Fats ______ is marketed directly to consumers to help them choose a healthy eating plan. Correct Answer-MyPlate The US dietary guidelines target audience is: Correct Answer-policymakers and health/nutrition professionals Refined grain...

A cup of orange juice has 110 calories and 100 mg of vitamin C. One half cup of chopped red pepper has 25 calories and 95 mg of vitamin C. Which is more nutrient dense for vitamin C? - ️️Red pepper The health claims on the front of a label, such as "heart healthy," are: - ️️strictly regulated by the FDA so the food must meet certain standards and use specific wording The food label ingredients list is helpful in determining if a food: - ️️is a whole grain When you see "or...