Question

1. Which of the following foods are high in saturated fat? Check all that are correct

Olive oil

Coconut oil   

Peanut butter

Canadian bacon

Whipped cream

2. Which of the following protein recommendations does the 2015-2020 DGA make? Check all that are correct

Consume at least 8 ounce equivalents of seafood each week

Limit processed meats

Consume at least 6-7 ounce equivalents of chicken or lean red meat every day

Many teen boys and adult men should decrease overall intake of protein foods

3. What are some of the major sources of added sugar in Americans’ diets?

Desserts

Candy

Fruit drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Flavored water

4. Which statements are true about iron? Check all that are correct

Iron from a mixed diet is absorbed at 8 – 15%

The Tolerable Upper Limit for iron is 45 mg/day for men and women

Heme and ascorbic acid tend to decrease non heme iron absorption

Some of the best vegetarian sources of iron include fortified cereals, white beans, lentils, and cooked spinach

Phytates in beans and grains tend to increase iron absorption

Answer 1

Answer 1 ) coconut oil , whipped cream , Canadian bacon ,these food are high in saturated fat so one should avoid or use less of thses food to maintain good health .

Answer 2) a. Consume atleast 8 ounce equivalent of seafood every week

b. Consume atleast 6-7 ounce equivalent of chicken and lean meat daily .

These recommendations are made in 2015-2020 DGA for protein intake .

Answer 3 ) desserts , candy , fruit drinks are major source of sugar in American diet .

Faloved water and alcohol beverage contain very less amount of sugar .

Answer 4) correct options are

a.iron absorption from mix diet is 8- 15 %

b .heme and ascorbic acid tend to decrease non heme iron absorption .

c .best vegetarian source are beans , spinach etc .

Thses statement are correct regarding iron metabolism