Describe how the food label and the Nutrition Facts panel can be used to promote healthy eating

What will be an ideal response?


The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label can be used to compare the nutrient density of foods--its serving size, number of servings per package, kilocalories per serving, macronutrients, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, and the percent Daily Values.

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Clinical assessment to determine a person's nutritional status would include which of the following?

a. Height and weight b. Blood and/or urine sample c. Diet history d. Medical history

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According to the DRI committee, the adequate intake for total water for a female is:

a. 2 cups per day. b. 2.7 L per day. c. 3.7 L per day. d. 24 ounces per day.

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Heartburn in pregnant women is likely caused by _____

a. larger food intake volumes b. increased blood fluid volumes c. weight gain d. movement of the fetus in the uterus e. relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter at the top of the stomach

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Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds

The dietitian assesses Mr. Jamison's protein needs based on an appropriate weight for his height and estimates that he requires _____ grams of protein per day. a. 25-51 b. 52-62 c. 56-83 d. 98-118

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