Diet Balanced Diet 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A person consuming 2,000 calories daily should aim for how many calories from added sugars according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines?
- Less than 50 calories
- Less than 100 calories
- Less than 200 calories (Correct answer)
- Less than 300 calories
Correct answer: Less than 200 calories
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting added sugars to less than 10% of total daily calories, which equals less than 200 calories on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Question 2: Which type of fat is found in avocados and olive oil and is considered heart-healthy?
- Trans fat
- Saturated fat
- Monounsaturated fat (Correct answer)
- Partially hydrogenated fat
Correct answer: Monounsaturated fat
Monounsaturated fats, found in avocados and olive oil, support heart health by improving cholesterol levels.
Question 3: What does the term 'nutrient density' refer to in the context of a balanced diet?
- The weight of nutrients in a food
- The amount of nutrients relative to calories (Correct answer)
- The number of different nutrients in a food
- The caloric content per serving
Correct answer: The amount of nutrients relative to calories
Nutrient density refers to the amount of beneficial nutrients a food provides relative to its calorie content.
Question 4: Which mineral is essential for building strong bones and teeth and is found abundantly in dairy products?
- Iron
- Zinc
- Calcium (Correct answer)
- Magnesium
Correct answer: Calcium
Calcium is the primary mineral in bones and teeth, and dairy products like milk and yogurt are among the richest sources.
Question 5: Omega-3 fatty acids are most abundantly found in which food source?
- Red meat
- Butter
- Fatty fish (Correct answer)
- White bread
Correct answer: Fatty fish
Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines are among the richest dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
Question 6: What percentage of total daily calories should come from protein according to general US dietary guidelines?
- 5-10%
- 10-35% (Correct answer)
- 40-50%
- 50-65%
Correct answer: 10-35%
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein is 10-35% of total daily caloric intake.
Question 7: Which food is the best example of an empty-calorie food?
- Brown rice
- Sweetened soda (Correct answer)
- Whole grain bread
- Low-fat yogurt
Correct answer: Sweetened soda
Sweetened soda provides calories from added sugar with virtually no vitamins, minerals, or other beneficial nutrients.
Diet Balanced Diet 3
A person consuming 2,000 calories daily should aim for how many calories from added sugars according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines?