Deck 17: Healthful Eating Patterns

Question 1

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,which of the following is a component of a healthful eating pattern?

A) alcohol
B) sodium
C) sugars
D) oils

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The alcohol you consume is not considered part of your overall eating pattern.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that,in addition to following a healthful eating pattern,Americans

A) sleep at least 9 hours a night.
B) take a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement.
C) engage in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity.
D) meditate for at least 20 minutes a day at least five days a week.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Processed foods can be part of a healthful eating pattern.

Question 5

About what percentage of Americans has at least one chronic disease related to an unhealthful eating pattern and low levels of physical activity?

A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 33%
D) 50%

Question 6

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,a healthful eating pattern can include starchy vegetables such as yams and corn.

Question 7

The Healthy Eating Plate is vegetarian but not vegan.

Question 8

The Mediterranean diet is rich in phytochemicals,probiotics,and prebiotics.

Question 9

Fortunately,more than 50% of Americans do follow a healthful eating pattern.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the eating patterns of Americans is TRUE?

A) About 90% of Americans meet their daily intake recommendations for vegetables.
B) Nearly 50% of Americans consume more than their daily intake recommendations for added sugars.
C) About 20% of Americans fail to meet their daily intake recommendations for fruits.
D) Nearly 100% of Americans fail to meet their daily intake recommendations for whole grains.

Question 11

The Power Plate is high in dietary fiber.

Question 12

In the exchange system,free foods are defined as foods and beverages that contain fewer than 20 Calories per serving.

Question 13

The Mediterranean diet is defined as the diet of Italians and Greeks.

Question 14

More than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese.

Question 15

Which of the following is a principle of a healthful eating pattern?

A) You should consider everything you eat and drink.
B) You should avoid empty-Calorie foods, processed foods, and dietary supplements.
C) You should meet your nutrient needs primarily through foods low in nutrient density.
D) Your should not allow yourself to be influenced by your personal preferences.

Question 16

The exchange system was originally designed to help people

A) recovering from a heart attack or stroke.
B) with diabetes.
C) attempting to lose weight.
D) with eating disorders.

Question 17

How does the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine's Power Plate differ from MyPlate?

A) Power Plate calls for more servings of dairy.
B) Power Plate includes only plant-based foods.
C) Power Plate recommends refined grains.
D) Power Plate recommends chicken and fish rather than tofu and legumes.

Question 18

An aspect of the Mediterranean diet that makes it more healthful than the typical American diet is that sweets

A) are consumed only once a day.
B) are consumed only weekly.
C) are consumed only on special occasions.
D) are not consumed.

Question 19

Which of the following choices would be at home on the Harvard School of Public Health's Healthy Eating Plate?

A) a baked potato
B) French fries
C) nuts
D) a croissant

Question 20

Which of the following statements describes the Mediterranean-style diet?

A) Red meat is consumed only monthly.
B) Cheese is consumed only weekly.
C) Beans and other legumes are consumed every 2 to 3 days.
D) The major fat used for cooking and flavor is butter.