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Introduction to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines

1. The ultimate goal of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to facilitate and promote healthy eating and physical activity choices so that these behaviors become the norm among our nation's individuals.

A. True B. False

2. The most recent data indicate that ___ percent of men and ___ percent of women are overweight or obese, with about one-third of adults being obese.

A. 78; 70 B. 72; 64 C. 68; 60 D. 60; 52

3. In recent years approximately 9 percent of American house­holds have been unable to acquire adequate food to meet their needs because of insufficient money or other resources for food.

A. True B. False

The Heavy Toll of Diet-Related Chronic Diseases

4. Which of the following accurately describes the incidences of diet related chronic diseases?

A. 32 percent of the American population have cardiovascular disease, while 13 percent of the U.S. adult population has high total blood cholesterol. B. 28 percent of U.S. adults have hypertension and 26 percent of American adults have prehypertension C. Nearly 18 million people—almost 8 percent of the population—ages 20 years and older have diabetes D. Almost one in two men and women, approximately 41 percent of the population, will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime

5. Adequate nutrition and regular participation in physical activity are important factors in achieving and maintaining optimal bone mass and in preventing osteoporosis-related fracture.

A. True B. False

A Roadmap to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010

6. Quantitative recommendations presented in Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 always refer to population average intake rather than individual intake or amount unless otherwise noted.

A. True B. False

7. All elements of society, including individilies, com­munities, _______________, and various levels of government, have a positive and productive role to play in the movement to make America healthy.

A. Educational institutions B. Healthcare professionals C. Business and industry D. None of the above

Key Terms to Know

8. The term “nutrient dense” indicates that the nutrients and other beneficial substances in a food have not been “diluted” by the addition of calories from added solid fats, added sugars, or added refined starches, or by the solid fats naturally present in the food.

A. True B. False

Importance of the Dietary Guidelines for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

9. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations accommodate the varied food preferences, _________________ and customs of the many and diverse groups who live in the United States.

A. Cultural traditions B. Developmental practices C. Learned behaviors D. Established conventions

10. A basic premise of the Dietary Guidelines is that nutrient needs should be met primarily through consuming foods.

A. True B. False

Development of Educational Materials and Communications

11. When appropriate, specific statements in Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 indicate the strength of the evidence supporting its recommendation as either compelling, consistent, or restricted.

A. True B. False

Development of Nutrition-Related Programs

12. The Dietary Guidelines are used to aid policymakers by:

A. Design­ing and implementing nutrition-related programs B. Developing nutrition assis­tance programs such as the National Child Nutrition Programs and the Elderly Nutrition Program C. Providing the foundation for the Healthy People national health promotion and disease prevention objectives related to nutrition, which set measurable targets for achievement over a decade D. All of the above


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