Nutrient Density and Front-of-Package Labelling

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What is one way to achieve strong bones according to the approved claim statement for osteoporosis?

  • Eating processed and prepared foods
  • Avoiding plant-based foods
  • Regular physical activity (correct)
  • Consuming sugary drinks

What is the recommended sodium level to reduce the risk of high blood pressure according to the approved claim statement for hypertension?

  • Moderate sodium intake
  • No specific recommendation for sodium intake
  • High sodium intake
  • Low sodium intake (correct)

What is highlighted as the foundation of a healthy eating pattern in the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?

  • A variety of fruits and vegetables (correct)
  • Sugary drinks
  • High-sodium foods
  • Processed and prepared foods

Which type of foods are recommended to be consumed regularly according to the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?

<p>Plant-based foods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of water in the plate pattern according to the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?

<p>To limit calorie intake (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of foods are associated with a reduced risk for disease according to the plate pattern in the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?

<p>Plant-based foods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of foods are mentioned as undermining healthy eating choices in the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?

<p>Sugary drinks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do publicly funded institutions need to align with according to Canada’s Dietary Guidelines?

<p>'Eat Well Plate' guidelines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to reduce food waste according to the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?

<p><strong>Bold</strong> dietary choices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as contributing to calories and increasing the risk of chronic disease according to Canada's Dietary Guidelines?

<p>Alcohol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide, what type of foods can be fresh, frozen, canned, or dried?

<p>Nutritious foods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nutrient density of a healthful diet?

<p>The ratio of nutrients to energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Health Canada's front-of-package labelling?

<p>To inform consumers about high sodium, saturated fat, and sugar content in pre-packaged food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sensory factor influences food choices by triggering the psychological desire to consume specific foods?

<p>Smell (olfaction) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do social events influence food choices?

<p>They may lead to consuming more 'forbidden foods' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical tool for making healthy, safe food choices according to the text?

<p>Food label (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key elements that must be included on food labels?

<p>Nutrition Facts Table, ingredient list, and allergen declaration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information does the Nutrition Facts Table provide?

<p>Serving size, calories, and 12 core nutrients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the serving size on a food label indicate?

<p>The suggested quantity of food you should eat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why may culture play less of a role in influencing food choices for recent immigrants?

<p>As a result of food availability and advertisement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the front-of-package labelling being worked on by Health Canada?

<p>To inform consumers about high sodium, saturated fat, and sugar content in pre-packaged food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of injury that leads to vessel inflammation?

<p>High blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main type of lipoproteins that invade the lining of artery walls and become oxidized?

<p>Low density lipoproteins (LDL) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the male population in Canada is at risk for developing heart disease or stroke?

<p>24% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hypertension accounts for 95% of hypertension cases and has no identifiable cause?

<p>Primary hypertension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the accumulation of cholesterol-rich plaque on artery walls known as?

<p>Atherosclerosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical released due to vessel injury causes blood lipids to accumulate at the site of injury?

<p>Cytokines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process begins with the injury to the cells that line the insides of vessels?

<p>Vessel inflammation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells form foam cells and fatty streaks in the artery wall?

<p>Monocytes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primarily increases the risk for heart attack and stroke?

<p>Narrowing of the interior of blood vessels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What chemicals are mainly released due to vessel injury that cause blood lipids to accumulate at the site of injury?

<p>Cytokines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common chronic disease in Canada?

<p>Hypertension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of plaque formation decreases blood supply to downstream tissues?

<p>Fibrous plaques (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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