Table I:
Mealtime Grains Fruit Vegetables Protein Dairy Fats, oils and sweets Prepared Foods
Breakfast
Snack
Lunch
Snack
Dinner
Table II:
Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Trans Fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrates Protein
% Daily Value
Total Calories for Menu: _________
Post-laboratory Questions:
1. Describe the main difference between the serving size and the serving size per container.
2. Describe the difference between trans fats and saturated fats.
3. If cholesterol levels are high, list two conditions in which a patient might be at risk. (You made need to use the internet to get this answer).
4. List two reasons why the caloric intake is more in men as compared to women. (You made need to use the internet to get this answer).
5. Which of the following prepared food choices is healthiest in terms of sodium content?
a. Tuna sub
b. Chicken filet
c. Regular cheeseburger
d. Pepperoni pizza
6. Which of the following does not appear to affect daily calorie requirement?
a. Age
b. Sex
c. Lifestyle
d. Height
e. None of the above
7. Which of the follow groups requires the greatest number of calories per day?
a. Active 3 year old child
b. Sedentary 13 year old boy
c. Active 20 year old female
d. Sedentary 52 year old male
8. Sam is looking to reduce his dietary related risk of heart disease. Which of the following foods is a healthy choice for his dietary lifestyle?
a. Nachos
b. Brown rice
c. Whole milk
d. Dry roasted almonds
e. B or D
f. Any of the above
9. A nutrition fact labels provides information on:
a. Vitamin E
b. Vitamin D
c. Zinc
d. Iron
e. All of the above
10. The nutrition facts label of a product tells you that it provides 5% of your daily value for calcium. How many servings would you need to meet your daily recommendations for this nutrient?
a. 1
b. 10
c. 20
d. 100
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