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27 Cards in this Set
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Healthy diets are characterized by ______ and _______
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adequacy, balance
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True or false
There are many types of healthy diets |
True
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True or false
There are no good or bad foods, only diets that are healthy or unhealthy |
True
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The "_____________________" and the "____________" provide foundation information for healthy diets
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Food Guide Pyramid
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What provides calories, nutrients, and other componentts in the right proportion?
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Balanced Diet
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Macronutrient Intake*
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guidelines to balance intake of fat carbohydrate, and protein.
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AMDR or Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges
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Indicate percentages of toal caloric intake from carbohydrate, protein, and fat
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Macronutrient Intake
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prevents heart disease, diabetes, and obesity
Recommended that diets be kept low in saturated fat |
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True or false
Only 6 percent of adults regularly consume broccolli, caulliflower, brussels sprouts, and dark, leafy green vegetables |
True
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True or false.
We eat enough whole grain in our US diet? |
False
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the dietary guidelines for americans has 10 guidelines in three groups which are?
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1. Aim for fitness
2. Build a healthy base 3. Choose sensibly |
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Dietary guidelines recommend a "back to the _____" theme
like what? |
basics.
food without added fat, salt, or sugars fresh vegetables and fruits whole grain- products low and non fat dairy products fish, poultry, unprocessed meats dried beans |
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DRI
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Dietary reference intakes
DRI recommendations focus on the types of fat and prevention of excessive caloric intake related to high fat diets Recommend minimal intake of foods high in saturated fats, tran fats and cholesterol |
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How can saturated fats be reduced?
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by selecting lean meats, low fat milk, and vegetable oils over high- fat products such as fatty meats, whole milk, and butter.
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Trans fat intake is lowered by...
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limiting intake of foods made with hydrogenated oils, such as margarine, pastry, crackers, and french fries
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DRI report urges americans to do what?
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limit intake of organ meats, eggs, and other food high in cholesterol
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The Food Guide Pyramid facts
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-released in 1992
-consists of five food groups and ranges of daily serving -lists types of food rather than directions on what to eat -Encourages you to decide on foods to fit you best -healthy diet consist of foods from all of the groups |
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Portion sizes
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a portion is different than a serving
Portion size of pasta in restaurants is 3 cups=6 standard servings of pasta Larger portions increase sales volume and encourage people to eat more Rising rates of obesity may be in part related to increased portion |
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Mediterranean Diet Pyramid
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WHO developed guide in 1994 to help popularize a diet associated with reduced risk of heart disease and cancer
It emphasizes olive oil, breads, whole grain cereals, nuts, fish, dried beans, vegetables, and fruits; and wine in moderation |
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True or False
Intake of red meats in the Mediterranean Diet pyramid is limited to monthly, and sweets and poultry to weekly intake. |
True
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Asian Food Guide Pyramid
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Shares a number of elements with the Mediterranean Diet pyramid
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True or False
The Asian food pyramid separate food into monthly, weekly, and daily intakes? |
True
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True or False
breakfast lowers blood cholesterol level and body weight |
True
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True or False
Skipping breakfast lowers adequacy of diet |
True
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True or False
Foods eaten away from home have higher nutrient content and are higher in fat |
False
Lower |
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Fast foods
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high in calories, fat, saturated fat, and salt
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Slow food USA
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Education organization supporting ecologically sound food production
Living a slower and more harmonious rhythm of life Revival of the kitchen and table as centers of pleasure, culture and community Trend may help bring people closer to family, friends, and the environment |
