Select the best answer 1. The Dietary Goal for adults for protein intake is 10-1

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Question

Select the best answer 1. The Dietary Goal for adults for protein intake is 10-15% a. b. 10-25% 10-35% 10-45% c. d. 2. The Dietary Goal for adults for fat intake is a. 0-10% b. 10-15% ?. 15-30% d. 20-35% 3. The Dietary Goal for adults for carbohydrate intake is 0-10% a. b. 30-55% 45-66% 50-60% ?. d. 4. The RDA is set at levels that exceed requirements for most individuals a. b. meets the needs of individuals with special nutritional needs is set by the USDA is not a useful tool c. d. 5. The Dietary Guidelines a. were developed by the FDA b. translate specific nutrient values into general recommendations c. can increase the risk of chronic disease d. are used only by manufacturers on food labels

Explanation / Answer

1.c)10-35%

2.d)20-35%

3.c)45-66%

4.a)is set at levels that exceed requirements for most individuals

5.b)translate specific nutrient values into general recommendations

1.True

2.True

3.False

4.True

5.True

1.Difference between Mediterranean Food Guide Pyramid and USDA Choosemyplate

USDA Choosemyplate

Mediterranean Food Guide Pyramid

Contains 5 sections – Vegetable, Fruit, Grains, Protein and Diary

Contain 3 regions – Base – Fruits, vegetable, whole grains, legumes

Middle – nuts and seeds, egg, dairy products

Top – Eggs and sweets

Encourage balanced calories

Lower rates of chronic disease

Increased food fruit, vegetable, half quantity of grain and fat free milk

Highest adult life expectancy

Reduction in certain nutrients

2. 3 Benefits from Mediterranean diet to prevent heart disease

a.Discourage saturated fat and hydrogenated oil

b.Encourage consumption of Olive Oil with LDL

c.Moderate consumption of alcohol