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Nutrition Chapter 1 Lecture 5 (Portion Sizes (To control the kcalories…
Nutrition Chapter 1 Lecture 5
Portion Sizes
To control the kcalories the diet planner need to control food portions
US is known for larger sizes
The USDA food guide are specific, precise, and reliable for delivering certain amounts of key nutrients.
¼ c dried fruit = a golf ball
3 oz of meat = a deck of cards
1 ½ oz cheese = a 9 volt battery
½ c ice cream = a racquetball
4 small cookie = 4 poker chips
Mixtures of Foods
Some foods like casseroles, soups, and sandwiches fall into two or more food groups
Example: taco (represents 4 different food groups)
Shell = grain
Onions, lettuce, tomatoes = vegetables
Ground beef = meat
Cheese = milk group
My Pyramid/My Food Plate
The USDA created this educational tool called MyPyramid which is now called MyPlate.
Used to illustrate the concepts for dietary guidelines.
Lots of supporting material on the website
Food Labels
Listed in descending order by weight
Appear on all processed foods
Posters & brochures provide information on fresh meats, fruits, & vegetables
Foods produced by small businesses may be exempt
Plain coffee, tea & spices exempt too
Book was published in 2011 -update: The label will be required on all packaged foods made in the United States and imported from other countries. All packaged food and beverage containers produced by large manufacturers will have the new label by July 2018, and items produced by small manufacturers will have it by July 2019, according to the CDC
Daily Value
To help consumers evaluate the information found on labels the FDA created the Set of nutrient standards for use on food labels
Adequacy standards for desirable nutrients in your diet like protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber
Moderation standards for nutrients that must be limited like your fat, cholesterol and sodium
Compares nutrients with daily goals of a person consuming 2000 kcalories
Labels Provide Nutrient Quantities
Nutrient information is given in two ways- quantities (such as gram) and as percentages of the Daily Values
Must provide below:
Total kcalories
Kcalories from fat
Total fat
Saturated fat
Total carbohydrates
Dietary fiber
Sugars
Protein
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Iron
Calcium
Trans fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Claims on Labels
The FDA defines nutrient claims a label used to describe the contents of the products
Implied claims are prohibited unless it meets certain criteria
Nutrient Claims
Example: amount of cholesterol or saturated fat
Health Claims
Example: “reduces risk of high blood pressure”
Structure/function Claims
Example: “slows aging”
Glossary
Dietetics
Application of nutrition principles to achieve & maintain optimum health
Registered dietitian (RD)
Graduate of accredited baccalaureate program with internship
Dietetic technician
Associates degree
Other Nutrition Team Members
Nurses
Physicians
Physical therapists
Social workers