Understanding Food Labels Quiz

Study Notes

Focus on obtaining a diet sufficient in protein, vitamins, and minerals
Eat a variety of foods and balance with physical activity to maintain or improve weight
Choose a diet with:
- Plenty of grain products, vegetables, and fruits
- Low fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol
- Moderate sugar and salt/sodium
Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages

Purpose:
- Identify individuals at high risk of dietary or nutrition problems
- Establish priorities for efficient use of time and money
Screening tool: "Determine Your Nutritional Health (DYNH)"
DYNH consists of two parts:
- Self-assessment to identify aspects of eating habits and lifestyles that may place individuals at nutritional risk
- Basic education on nutritional risk factors and indicators using the acronym "DETERMINE"

A dietitian or community nutrition program may be appropriate if:
- Inappropriate, inadequate, or excessive food intake is identified
- Problems complying with a specialized diet are identified
- Need for nutrient-specific counseling or counseling related to a specific disease is identified
Referral to a physician may be necessary if:
- Body weight is 20% above or below desirable weight
- Involuntary decrease in weight of more than 10 pounds in the past 6 months

Factors for heart disease:
- High blood pressure
- High blood cholesterol levels
- Smoking
Leading cause of death for both men and women
Goal: lower average population levels of blood cholesterol in people over 2 years old by adopting a low-saturated fat, low-cholesterol eating pattern