Chapter 1, Problem 1CA

How much protein are you supposed to eat? Use a few (3) different recommendations for protein intake. Put it in terms of: percentage of calories (DRI) amount in grams (RDA)  servings (oz/day) (ChooseMyPlate.gov)

Providing enough, but not an excess, of a food is a diet-planning principle known as Select one: O a variety O b. safety O c. undernutrition O d. moderation e. conservatism

In your own opinion, What should you change in your eating habits?

One form of weight loss surgery is known as a gastric sleeve, which removes more than half of the stomach. Which of the following would cause these individuals the most trouble? Selected Answer: Eating small, regular meals Answers: eating carbohydrate-rich foods   Eating small, regular meals   eating protein-rich foods   Eating hard foods

Do you agree/disagree with the following statement: no food is good or bad based in its fat content alone

Which of the following would be the best way for a college student to decrease his or her intake of saturated fat? Multiple Choice O Choose foods made with coconut oil instead of soybean oil. Choose peanut oil instead of corn oil. Use natural fats (e.g., butter) instead of processed fats (e.g., margarine). Use liquid plant oils (e.g., olive oil or canola oll) instead of solid fats (eg, butter or coconut oil).

You are playing the role of a dietician and have a 54-year-old patient who has been instructed by his doctor to become ‘healthier’ and make more healthier food choices. Your 54-year-old patient is 5’10, 246lbs. His BMI (body mass index) is 30.5, which puts him in the obese range. He has a family history of heart disease and colon cancer. His doctor measured his blood pressure and it is higher than normal for someone his age and gender. His doctor has advised him to maintain a healthier lifestyle to reduce his risk of complications as he gets older.

Choose the wrong statement: Ice cream is considered an empty calorie food. The word Calorie is different than the word calorie Antioxidants can remove free radicals and help lower the risk of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, andhea Eating bowl full of fruits before bed is healthy and does not increase your blood sugar while sleep. Eating 500 calories less per day can help you lose 1 pound per week.

Choose one functional component in a food, and describe the class/component, sources, potential benefits, and tips for including this healthful component in a healthy diet.