Sacramento City College

NUTRI 300

Chapter 2

1)Define undernutrition and overnutrition

2. What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? List the nine focus areas of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

3. What are the recommended amounts for each of the food groups of MyPyramid for a 2,000-calorie diet?

4. Describe how the exchange system works and why people with diabetes might use it.

5. List and define the four main Dietary Reference Intake categories.

6. List the five mandatory components found on all food labels.

7. The standard Nutrition Facts panel shows information on which nutrients?

8. What is the purpose of the “% Daily Value” listed next to most nutrients on the label?

9. Define the three types of claims that may be found on food labels.