Question 1

An Adequate Intake (AI)is set for a nutrient when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) too little research is available to establish an RDA 
B) the needs during pregnancy decline instead of increase 
C) the need for a nutrient depends on total calories eaten 
D) the nutrient has a high potential for being toxic 
A) too little research is available to establish an RDA 
B) the needs during pregnancy decline instead of increase 
C) the need for a nutrient depends on total calories eaten 
D) the nutrient has a high potential for being toxic A

Question 2

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs)are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the maximum daily intake level not likely to cause harmful effects 
B) based on intakes from only supplements and highly fortified foods 
C) nutrient intake goals 
D) set for all nutrients 
A) the maximum daily intake level not likely to cause harmful effects 
B) based on intakes from only supplements and highly fortified foods 
C) nutrient intake goals 
D) set for all nutrients A

Question 3

Energy-dense foods are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) high in calories 
B) high in water 
C) high in fiber 
D) high in volume 
A) high in calories 
B) high in water 
C) high in fiber 
D) high in volume A

Question 4

If a can of soup provides 4 servings and has 100 kcal per serving,how many kcal are in the entire can?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 400 
D) 800 
A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 400 
D) 800

Question 5

The AMDRs do NOT include estimates for intake of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) essential fatty acids 
B) essential amino acids 
C) carbohydrate 
D) fat 
A) essential fatty acids 
B) essential amino acids 
C) carbohydrate 
D) fat

Question 6

What measure best describes the amounts of nutrients that should be consumed by the population?

Accepted Answer

A) The Dietary Reference Intakes because they are a set of nutrient intake values for healthy people 
B) The Tolerable Upper Intake levels because they are the maximum daily amount of a nutrient needed that is safe for most healthy people 
C) The Estimated Average Requirements because they reflect the average daily amount of a nutrient that will maintain a specific function in half of the healthy people of a population 
D) The Recommended Dietary Allowances because they represent the daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of nearly all healthy people 
A) The Dietary Reference Intakes because they are a set of nutrient intake values for healthy people 
B) The Tolerable Upper Intake levels because they are the maximum daily amount of a nutrient needed that is safe for most healthy people 
C) The Estimated Average Requirements because they reflect the average daily amount of a nutrient that will maintain a specific function in half of the healthy people of a population 
D) The Recommended Dietary Allowances because they represent the daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of nearly all healthy people

Question 7

Which is NOT a key behavior emphasized in MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A) Balancing calories 
B) Foods to increase 
C) Disease prevention 
D) Foods to reduce 
A) Balancing calories 
B) Foods to increase 
C) Disease prevention 
D) Foods to reduce

Question 8

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,those who consume alcoholic beverages should do so in moderation.Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A moderate intake is 1 or fewer servings per day for women. 
B) Beer is not considered an alcoholic beverage because it is mostly water. 
C) An average serving of red wine is 1.6 ounces per glass. 
D) To be considered an alcoholic beverage,distilled spirits must be at least 180 proof. 
A) A moderate intake is 1 or fewer servings per day for women. 
B) Beer is not considered an alcoholic beverage because it is mostly water. 
C) An average serving of red wine is 1.6 ounces per glass. 
D) To be considered an alcoholic beverage,distilled spirits must be at least 180 proof.

Question 9

Nutrient databases can be used to determine ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a food's energy density 
B) a food's nutrient density 
C) the nutrient content of your diet 
D) the nutrient content of the foods in a recipe 
E) All of these responses are appropriate uses of nutrient databases. 
A) a food's energy density 
B) a food's nutrient density 
C) the nutrient content of your diet 
D) the nutrient content of the foods in a recipe 
E) All of these responses are appropriate uses of nutrient databases.

Question 10

According to MyPlate,a mini bagel would represent _____ ounce(s)from the grains group.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.50 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
E) 4 
A) 0.50 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
E) 4

Question 11

Reading food labels helps consumers ________.

Accepted Answer

A) identify amounts of salt or sodium in the product 
B) determine the sugar content of the product 
C) determine amount and kind of fat in the product 
D) choose foods with dietary fiber 
E) All of these responses are correct. 
A) identify amounts of salt or sodium in the product 
B) determine the sugar content of the product 
C) determine amount and kind of fat in the product 
D) choose foods with dietary fiber 
E) All of these responses are correct.

Question 12

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)for nutrients are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the minimum amounts needed by an average 70-kg man 
B) twice as high as almost everyone needs 
C) average requirements for a population 
D) designed to meet the nutrient needs of 97 to 98% of individuals in a specific life stage 
A) the minimum amounts needed by an average 70-kg man 
B) twice as high as almost everyone needs 
C) average requirements for a population 
D) designed to meet the nutrient needs of 97 to 98% of individuals in a specific life stage

Question 13

Daily Values differ from Recommended Dietary Allowances in that Daily Values ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are used on Nutrition Facts panels 
B) are based on 2 sets of dietary standards 
C) are not gender-specific 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) are used on Nutrition Facts panels 
B) are based on 2 sets of dietary standards 
C) are not gender-specific 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 14

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)reflects average daily needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Adequate Intakes 
B) Estimated Average Requirements 
C) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
D) Tolerable Upper Intake Levels 
A) Adequate Intakes 
B) Estimated Average Requirements 
C) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
D) Tolerable Upper Intake Levels

Question 15

Daily Reference Values are set for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fat and cholesterol 
B) sodium and potassium 
C) carbohydrate and protein 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) fat and cholesterol 
B) sodium and potassium 
C) carbohydrate and protein 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 16

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)values are for people who are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 4 years of age 
B) over 4 years of age 
C) over 19 years of age 
D) of all ages 
A) 1 to 4 years of age 
B) over 4 years of age 
C) over 19 years of age 
D) of all ages

Question 17

Factors that affect the amount of nutrients in foods include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) farming conditions 
B) ripeness of plants when harvested 
C) cooking processes 
D) length of time food is stored 
E) All of these factors affect nutrient content of foods. 
A) farming conditions 
B) ripeness of plants when harvested 
C) cooking processes 
D) length of time food is stored 
E) All of these factors affect nutrient content of foods.

Question 18

According to MyPlate,four ounces of processed cheese equals ____ serving(s)from the milk group.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Mandatory labeling of foods is regulated by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) USDHHS 
B) FTC 
C) FDA 
D) GAO 
A) USDHHS 
B) FTC 
C) FDA 
D) GAO

Question 20

For a health claim to be made about a food product,it must NOT contain more than ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 19 g fat 
B) 70% carbohydrate 
C) 4 g saturated fat 
D) 120 mg cholesterol 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) 19 g fat 
B) 70% carbohydrate 
C) 4 g saturated fat 
D) 120 mg cholesterol 
E) All of these choices are correct.

An Adequate Intake (AI)is set for a nutrient when ________.

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs)are ________.

Energy-dense foods are ________.

If a can of soup provides 4 servings and has 100 kcal per serving,how many kcal are in the entire can?

The AMDRs do NOT include estimates for intake of ________.

What measure best describes the amounts of nutrients that should be consumed by the population?

Which is NOT a key behavior emphasized in MyPlate?

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,those who consume alcoholic beverages should do so in moderation.Which of the following statements is true?

Nutrient databases can be used to determine ________.

According to MyPlate,a mini bagel would represent _____ ounce(s)from the grains group.

Reading food labels helps consumers ________.

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)for nutrients are ________.

Daily Values differ from Recommended Dietary Allowances in that Daily Values ________.

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)reflects average daily needs?

Daily Reference Values are set for ________.

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)values are for people who are ________.

Factors that affect the amount of nutrients in foods include ________.

According to MyPlate,four ounces of processed cheese equals ____ serving(s)from the milk group.

Mandatory labeling of foods is regulated by the ________.

For a health claim to be made about a food product,it must NOT contain more than ________.

The Science of Nutrition

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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Exam 2: Tools of a Healthy Diet

An Adequate Intake (AI)is set for a nutrient when ________.

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs)are ________.

Energy-dense foods are ________.

If a can of soup provides 4 servings and has 100 kcal per serving,how many kcal are in the entire can?

The AMDRs do NOT include estimates for intake of ________.

What measure best describes the amounts of nutrients that should be consumed by the population?

Which is NOT a key behavior emphasized in MyPlate?

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,those who consume alcoholic beverages should do so in moderation.Which of the following statements is true?

Nutrient databases can be used to determine ________.

According to MyPlate,a mini bagel would represent _____ ounce(s)from the grains group.

Reading food labels helps consumers ________.

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)for nutrients are ________.

Daily Values differ from Recommended Dietary Allowances in that Daily Values ________.

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)reflects average daily needs?

Daily Reference Values are set for ________.

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)values are for people who are ________.

Factors that affect the amount of nutrients in foods include ________.

According to MyPlate,four ounces of processed cheese equals ____ serving(s)from the milk group.

Mandatory labeling of foods is regulated by the ________.

For a health claim to be made about a food product,it must NOT contain more than ________.

The Science of Nutrition

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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