Diet Balanced Diet 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the recommended daily sodium intake limit for most Americans according to current dietary guidelines?
- 1,000 mg
- 1,500 mg
- 2,300 mg (Correct answer)
- 3,500 mg
Correct answer: 2,300 mg
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting sodium to less than 2,300 mg per day for most adults.
Question 2: Which eating pattern is associated with reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes?
- High-protein, zero-carb diet
- Mediterranean diet (Correct answer)
- High-sugar, low-fat diet
- Carnivore diet
Correct answer: Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and healthy fats, is strongly linked to reduced risk of chronic disease.
Question 3: What is the function of antioxidants in the diet?
- Provide quick energy
- Neutralize harmful free radicals (Correct answer)
- Build muscle fibers
- Regulate blood sugar
Correct answer: Neutralize harmful free radicals
Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress that can damage cells and contribute to chronic disease.
Question 4: A vegetarian who eats dairy and eggs but no meat is classified as which type?
- Vegan
- Pescatarian
- Lacto-ovo vegetarian (Correct answer)
- Flexitarian
Correct answer: Lacto-ovo vegetarian
A lacto-ovo vegetarian avoids meat and fish but includes dairy products (lacto) and eggs (ovo) in their diet.
Question 5: Which food group does the USDA recommend should make up the largest portion of a healthy plate?
- Grains
- Protein
- Dairy
- Vegetables (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Vegetables
According to MyPlate, vegetables should make up the largest single portion of a healthy meal.
Question 6: What is the main health risk associated with consuming too much saturated fat?
- Low blood pressure
- Increased LDL cholesterol (Correct answer)
- Decreased blood sugar
- Vitamin deficiency
Correct answer: Increased LDL cholesterol
Excess saturated fat raises LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Question 7: Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food?
- White rice
- Enriched white bread
- Oatmeal (Correct answer)
- Cornstarch
Correct answer: Oatmeal
Oatmeal is made from whole oats and retains the bran, germ, and endosperm, making it a true whole grain food.
Diet Balanced Diet 4
What is the recommended daily sodium intake limit for most Americans according to current dietary guidelines?