Question 1

The RDAs for nutrients are set

Accepted Answer

A)  to cover the needs of 97% - 98% of the population. 
B)  based on the dietary intakes of people who appear to be maintaining nutritional health. 
C)  by the FDA for food labeling purposes. 
D)  based on a person's height and weight. 
A)  to cover the needs of 97% - 98% of the population. 
B)  based on the dietary intakes of people who appear to be maintaining nutritional health. 
C)  by the FDA for food labeling purposes. 
D)  based on a person's height and weight.

Question 2

Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing, peanut butter, or margarine is about the size of a

Accepted Answer

A)  yoyo. 
B)  baseball. 
C)  tennis ball. 
D)  golf ball. 
A)  yoyo. 
B)  baseball. 
C)  tennis ball. 
D)  golf ball.

Question 3

Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 18 mg. She has no condition warranting a greater-than-normal need for iron. Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is likely to be deficient in iron. 
B)  She will need to consume significantly more iron, above the RDA, to make up for her intake. 
C)  Only if her intake is consistently less than 70% of the RDA would she be at great risk of nutritional deficiency. 
D)  She couldn't possibly be getting enough iron for her needs. 
A)  She is likely to be deficient in iron. 
B)  She will need to consume significantly more iron, above the RDA, to make up for her intake. 
C)  Only if her intake is consistently less than 70% of the RDA would she be at great risk of nutritional deficiency. 
D)  She couldn't possibly be getting enough iron for her needs.

Question 4

RDAs are NOT used in food labeling because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are age- and gender-specific. 
B)  they are too generic. 
C)  their values are set too low. 
D)  their values are set too high. 
A)  they are age- and gender-specific. 
B)  they are too generic. 
C)  their values are set too low. 
D)  their values are set too high.

Question 5

Mrs. Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home. A dietitian conducted a nutritional assessment, noting the general appearance of Mrs. Mitchell's skin, eyes, and tongue. Which part of the assessment is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical history 
B)  Diet history 
C)  Biochemical evaluation 
D)  Clinical examination 
A)  Medical history 
B)  Diet history 
C)  Biochemical evaluation 
D)  Clinical examination

Question 6

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  60 
C)  90 
D)  150 
A)  30 
B)  60 
C)  90 
D)  150

Question 7

The term "Daily Values" on a food label refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a generic standard set at or close to the highest RDA value or related nutrient standard. 
B)  RDAs. 
C)  minimum requirements. 
D)  AIs. 
A)  a generic standard set at or close to the highest RDA value or related nutrient standard. 
B)  RDAs. 
C)  minimum requirements. 
D)  AIs.

Question 8

The RDAs for nutrients generally are

Accepted Answer

A)  the minimum amounts the average adult male requires. 
B)  more than twice the requirements. 
C)  designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population. 
D)  designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people. 
A)  the minimum amounts the average adult male requires. 
B)  more than twice the requirements. 
C)  designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population. 
D)  designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people.

Question 9

Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day. She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  undernutrition. 
B)  balanced nutrition. 
C)  overnutrition. 
A)  undernutrition. 
B)  balanced nutrition. 
C)  overnutrition.

Question 10

According to MyPlate, an adult age 18 or older should consume how many cups of milk or milk equivalents per day on a 2,000-calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 11

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming less than 10% of calories from

Accepted Answer

A)  essential fatty acids. 
B)  total fat. 
C)  trans fatty acids. 
D)  saturated fatty acids. 
A)  essential fatty acids. 
B)  total fat. 
C)  trans fatty acids. 
D)  saturated fatty acids.

Question 12

Which term describes failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that is inadequate to meet nutritional needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desirable nutrition 
B)  Balanced nutrition 
C)  Undernutrition 
D)  Inferior nutrition 
A)  Desirable nutrition 
B)  Balanced nutrition 
C)  Undernutrition 
D)  Inferior nutrition

Question 13

Which of the following are major contributors of empty calories in American diets?

Accepted Answer

__X__ Sugar-sweetene

Question 14

Alan has been hospitalized and you are concerned about his nutritional status. Which of the following are ways to assess his nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

__X__ Compare his current body weight to

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of nutritional assessments?

Accepted Answer

A)  A long time may elapse between the initial development of poor nutritional health and the first clinical evidence of a problem. 
B)  Clinical signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies often are not very specific. 
C)  Often it is not possible to separate the best nutritional state from one that is slightly jeopardized. 
D)  Most nutrition assessments are time-consuming, costly, and do not provide valuable information. 
A)  A long time may elapse between the initial development of poor nutritional health and the first clinical evidence of a problem. 
B)  Clinical signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies often are not very specific. 
C)  Often it is not possible to separate the best nutritional state from one that is slightly jeopardized. 
D)  Most nutrition assessments are time-consuming, costly, and do not provide valuable information.

Question 16

The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

Accepted Answer

A)  The Food Guide Pyramid. 
B)  The Basic Four Food Groups. 
C)  MyPyramid. 
D)  MyPlate. 
A)  The Food Guide Pyramid. 
B)  The Basic Four Food Groups. 
C)  MyPyramid. 
D)  MyPlate.

Question 17

A comparison of the kilocalorie content of a food to the weight of that food is

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrient density. 
B)  body density. 
C)  energy density. 
D)  diet quality. 
A)  nutrient density. 
B)  body density. 
C)  energy density. 
D)  diet quality.

Question 18

Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called

Accepted Answer

A)  sonography. 
B)  electrocardiography. 
C)  echocardiography. 
D)  anthropometry. 
A)  sonography. 
B)  electrocardiography. 
C)  echocardiography. 
D)  anthropometry.

Question 19

Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the servings from the Dairy group in this menu are

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate. 
B)  lacking 1 serving. 
C)  lacking 2 servings. 
D)  lacking 3 servings. 
A)  adequate. 
B)  lacking 1 serving. 
C)  lacking 2 servings. 
D)  lacking 3 servings.

The RDAs for nutrients are set

Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing, peanut butter, or margarine is about the size of a

Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 18 mg. She has no condition warranting a greater-than-normal need for iron. Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

RDAs are NOT used in food labeling because

Mrs. Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home. A dietitian conducted a nutritional assessment, noting the general appearance of Mrs. Mitchell's skin, eyes, and tongue. Which part of the assessment is this?

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults.

The term "Daily Values" on a food label refers to

The RDAs for nutrients generally are

Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day. She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

According to MyPlate, an adult age 18 or older should consume how many cups of milk or milk equivalents per day on a 2,000-calorie diet?

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming less than 10% of calories from

Which term describes failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that is inadequate to meet nutritional needs?

Which of the following are major contributors of empty calories in American diets?

Alan has been hospitalized and you are concerned about his nutritional status. Which of the following are ways to assess his nutritional status?

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of nutritional assessments?

The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

A comparison of the kilocalorie content of a food to the weight of that food is

Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called

Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the servings from the Dairy group in this menu are

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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Exam 2: Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The RDAs for nutrients are set

Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing, peanut butter, or margarine is about the size of a

Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 18 mg. She has no condition warranting a greater-than-normal need for iron. Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

RDAs are NOT used in food labeling because

Mrs. Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home. A dietitian conducted a nutritional assessment, noting the general appearance of Mrs. Mitchell's skin, eyes, and tongue. Which part of the assessment is this?

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults.

The term "Daily Values" on a food label refers to

The RDAs for nutrients generally are

Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day. She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

According to MyPlate, an adult age 18 or older should consume how many cups of milk or milk equivalents per day on a 2,000-calorie diet?

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming less than 10% of calories from

Which term describes failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that is inadequate to meet nutritional needs?

Which of the following are major contributors of empty calories in American diets?

Alan has been hospitalized and you are concerned about his nutritional status. Which of the following are ways to assess his nutritional status?

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of nutritional assessments?

The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

A comparison of the kilocalorie content of a food to the weight of that food is

Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called

Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the servings from the Dairy group in this menu are

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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