Chapter 2: Healthy Diets

Food desert

A neighborhood with very little access to a variety of healthy, nutrient dense foods.

Nutrient dense

Foods with high amounts of nutrients for a low amount of calories.

Energy dense

Foods with a high amount of calories for a small volume.

Less than 10%

Daily recommendations for added sugars and solid fats.

USDA and HHS

Creator of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Every 5 years

How often are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans updated?

All ages

What ages are the Dietary Guides for Americans for?

Federal food and education programs

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans serve as a basis for _____.

Follow a healthy diet at all stages of life, enjoy and customize nutrient dense foods, eat enough from all food groups while staying within calorie limits, and limit added sugars, sodium, and saturated fats.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ key messages

Adequacy

Eating enough from all food groups to promote health.

Balance

Eating the right amount from all food groups.

Variety

Eating different kinds of foods even within food groups.

Moderation

Not overindulging in foods.

MyPlate

A government organization intended to help people eat healthier by translating guidelines into content easier for the public to understand.

2 cups fruit, 2.5 cups vegetables, 6 oz grains, 5.5 oz protein, and 3 cups dairy

MyPlate recommendations for the 2000 calorie diet

1 oz grain, 3 oz protein, ½ cup vegetables, 1 cup dairy.

Delly ate ½ cup rice, 3 oz fish, 1 cup lettuce, and 1 ½ cup ice cream. How much did she eat from each food groups?

Added sugars, saturated fats, trans fats, and sodium

Nutrients to limit

Decreasing order of mass.

Ingredients on the food label are organized by ______.

%DV

A percent that states how much one serving contributes to a 2000 calorie diet. It is best used for comparing foods.

Nutrient claims

Labels like “high in fiber”, “low-fat”, “reduced sodium” are all examples of ______.

Good

Shelly sees that a serving of cereal has a %DV of 13% for carbohydrates. What is this a low, good, or high source?

Health Claims

Labels like “lowers risk of heart disease” are examples of ______. They are approved by the FDA.

Structure-function claims

Labels like “supports immune system” and “builds strong bones” are examples of ______. They are not approved by the FDA, but must have evidence.

Yes

Billy is a restaurant owner with 25 locations. Does he need to disclose the calories on the menu?