Question

It can be difficult to strike a balance between adequate energy and nutrients, while avoiding excess. Fortunately, there are several resources and guides to help individuals accomplish this task in a healthful and realistic way. Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right.

WORD BANK: nutrient density, malnourishment, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, overnutrition, MyPlate, undernutrition, Dietary References Intakes, proportion, food guidance systems

1. ___  are specific recommendations for each nutrient, meant to help consumers achieve good health and avoid major excesses.

2. Food with high ___ have a large amount of nutrients compared to the calories they contain.

3. ___ can occur when an individual consumes too many calories or too much of a specific nutrient.

4. An individual who consumes an inadequate or unbalanced diet for a long period of time may experience ___.

5. ___ are visual representations created by organizations and countries around the world, which depict good food choices and suggested proportions to help individuals create a balanced diet.

6. The ___ include both nutrition and physical activity recommendations and are intended to help individuals over 2 years of age improve the quality of their diet and lifestyle.

7.Choosing a variety of foods is important, and MyPlate shows that meals should include a higher ___ of vegetables compared to protein foods.

8. ___ is an example of a guide developed by the USDA to give consumers a visual example of a balanced meal.

Answer 1

1.Dietary guidelines for Americans

2.Nutrient density

3.Overnutrition

4. Undernutriton

5.Dietary referances intakes

6.Food guidance system

7.Proportion

8. MyPlate