Question 1

A food label that advertises the product as a "rich source of fiber" is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) Health claim 
B) Structure/function claim 
C) Nutrient claim 
D) Obesity prevention claim 
A) Health claim 
B) Structure/function claim 
C) Nutrient claim 
D) Obesity prevention claim

Question 2

Which nutrients are contributed by the fruit group of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) folate 
C) zinc 
D) protein 
A) calcium 
B) folate 
C) zinc 
D) protein

Question 3

Which claims are NOT closely regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

Accepted Answer

A) Health claims 
B) Structure/function claims 
C) Nutrient content claims 
A) Health claims 
B) Structure/function claims 
C) Nutrient content claims

Question 4

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to reduce the risk of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cancer 
B) cardiovascular disease 
C) obesity 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) cancer 
B) cardiovascular disease 
C) obesity 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 5

What type of claim is "calcium builds strong bones and teeth"?

Accepted Answer

A) Structure/function claim 
B) Health claim 
C) Nutrient claim 
D) Preliminary health claim 
A) Structure/function claim 
B) Health claim 
C) Nutrient claim 
D) Preliminary health claim

Question 6

Which is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

Accepted Answer

A) They apply to people in Canada and the U.S. 
B) They differ by age group. 
C) They include Recommended Dietary Allowances and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels. 
D) They were created by the Food and Nutrition Board. 
E) All of these responses are true. 
A) They apply to people in Canada and the U.S. 
B) They differ by age group. 
C) They include Recommended Dietary Allowances and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels. 
D) They were created by the Food and Nutrition Board. 
E) All of these responses are true.

Question 7

Which program on MyPlate would you use if you were looking for tips on planning healthy food choices to meet individual goals?

Accepted Answer

A) The SuperTracker 
B) My Food-a-pedia 
C) The Daily Food Plan 
A) The SuperTracker 
B) My Food-a-pedia 
C) The Daily Food Plan

Question 8

If anticipated results are not seen after implementing dietary changes,what is the next step?

Accepted Answer

A) Add extra meals to the diet. 
B) Seek the help of a registered dietician or physician. 
C) Add in supplements. 
D) Limit nutrient intake. 
A) Add extra meals to the diet. 
B) Seek the help of a registered dietician or physician. 
C) Add in supplements. 
D) Limit nutrient intake.

Question 9

The MyPlate vegetable group is divided into which subgroups?

Accepted Answer

A) Starchy vegetables,red and orange vegetables,and dark green vegetables 
B) Dark green vegetables and other vegetables 
C) Other vegetables,starchy vegetables,and red and yellow vegetables 
D) Dark green vegetables,orange vegetables,starchy vegetables,beans and peas,and other vegetables 
A) Starchy vegetables,red and orange vegetables,and dark green vegetables 
B) Dark green vegetables and other vegetables 
C) Other vegetables,starchy vegetables,and red and yellow vegetables 
D) Dark green vegetables,orange vegetables,starchy vegetables,beans and peas,and other vegetables

Question 10

Which of the following meals represents the most nutrient-dense meal?

Accepted Answer

A) medium apple,fat-free milk,turkey sandwich on whole grain bread,carrot slices 
B) graham crackers,fruit punch,salami sandwich on white bread,vegetable soup 
C) banana,pretzels with peantu butter,chicken breast wrap sandwich,diet soft drink 
D) chocolate chip cookies,low-fat cheese slices on rice cakes,whole milk,peanuts 
A) medium apple,fat-free milk,turkey sandwich on whole grain bread,carrot slices 
B) graham crackers,fruit punch,salami sandwich on white bread,vegetable soup 
C) banana,pretzels with peantu butter,chicken breast wrap sandwich,diet soft drink 
D) chocolate chip cookies,low-fat cheese slices on rice cakes,whole milk,peanuts

Question 11

Food components that must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sugars,dietary fiber,and fluoride 
B) sugars,dietary fiber,and calcium 
C) sugars,dietary fiber,and monounsaturated fat 
D) sugars,calcium,and B-vitamins 
A) sugars,dietary fiber,and fluoride 
B) sugars,dietary fiber,and calcium 
C) sugars,dietary fiber,and monounsaturated fat 
D) sugars,calcium,and B-vitamins

Question 12

What eating behavior does MyPlate encourage?

Accepted Answer

A) Make half your plate vegetables. 
B) Make half your plate grains. 
C) Make at least half your grains whole grains. 
D) Add in more empty-calorie foods. 
A) Make half your plate vegetables. 
B) Make half your plate grains. 
C) Make at least half your grains whole grains. 
D) Add in more empty-calorie foods.

Question 13

Labeling laws require that ingredients in food products be listed on the container in descending order of their ________.

Accepted Answer

A) calories 
B) nutrient density 
C) weight 
D) cost 
A) calories 
B) nutrient density 
C) weight 
D) cost

Question 14

Which is NOT a permitted health claim?

Accepted Answer

A) Diets with enough calcium may reduce risk of osteoporosis. 
B) Diets low in sugar may reduce the risk of cancer. 
C) Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. 
D) None of these responses are permitted. 
A) Diets with enough calcium may reduce risk of osteoporosis. 
B) Diets low in sugar may reduce the risk of cancer. 
C) Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. 
D) None of these responses are permitted.

Question 15

Which is required on a food package?

Accepted Answer

A) Name and address of the food manufacturer 
B) Date and time of processing 
C) Expiration date 
D) Percent Daily Value for protein 
A) Name and address of the food manufacturer 
B) Date and time of processing 
C) Expiration date 
D) Percent Daily Value for protein

Question 16

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans ________.

Accepted Answer

A) provide a scientific basis for USDA's school lunch program 
B) provide a scientific basis for the Food Stamp Program 
C) are designed to reduce the risk of "killer" diseases 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) provide a scientific basis for USDA's school lunch program 
B) provide a scientific basis for the Food Stamp Program 
C) are designed to reduce the risk of "killer" diseases 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 17

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)is set high enough to meet the needs of 97 to 98% of the population?

Accepted Answer

A) Estimated Energy Requirements 
B) Estimated Average Requirements 
C) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
D) Dietary Reference Intakes 
A) Estimated Energy Requirements 
B) Estimated Average Requirements 
C) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
D) Dietary Reference Intakes

Question 18

If a group of people consumed an amount of protein equal to the estimated average requirement for their life stage,what percentage would receive insufficient amounts?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 33 
C) 50 
D) 98 
A) 2 
B) 33 
C) 50 
D) 98

Question 19

What counts as a cup in the dairy group?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 cup of ice cream 
B) 1 cup of yogurt 
C) 1 cup of cottage cheese 
D) 1 cup grated cheese 
A) 1 cup of ice cream 
B) 1 cup of yogurt 
C) 1 cup of cottage cheese 
D) 1 cup grated cheese

Question 20

Which nutrient is contributed by the protein foods group of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin C 
D) vitamin A 
A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin C 
D) vitamin A

A food label that advertises the product as a "rich source of fiber" is an example of a(n)

Which nutrients are contributed by the fruit group of MyPlate?

Which claims are NOT closely regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to reduce the risk of ________.

What type of claim is "calcium builds strong bones and teeth"?

Which is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

Which program on MyPlate would you use if you were looking for tips on planning healthy food choices to meet individual goals?

If anticipated results are not seen after implementing dietary changes,what is the next step?

The MyPlate vegetable group is divided into which subgroups?

Which of the following meals represents the most nutrient-dense meal?

Food components that must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel include ________.

What eating behavior does MyPlate encourage?

Labeling laws require that ingredients in food products be listed on the container in descending order of their ________.

Which is NOT a permitted health claim?

Which is required on a food package?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans ________.

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)is set high enough to meet the needs of 97 to 98% of the population?

If a group of people consumed an amount of protein equal to the estimated average requirement for their life stage,what percentage would receive insufficient amounts?

What counts as a cup in the dairy group?

Which nutrient is contributed by the protein foods group of MyPlate?

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Exam 2: Tools of a Healthy Diet

A food label that advertises the product as a "rich source of fiber" is an example of a(n)

Which nutrients are contributed by the fruit group of MyPlate?

Which claims are NOT closely regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to reduce the risk of ________.

What type of claim is "calcium builds strong bones and teeth"?

Which is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

Which program on MyPlate would you use if you were looking for tips on planning healthy food choices to meet individual goals?

If anticipated results are not seen after implementing dietary changes,what is the next step?

The MyPlate vegetable group is divided into which subgroups?

Which of the following meals represents the most nutrient-dense meal?

Food components that must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel include ________.

What eating behavior does MyPlate encourage?

Labeling laws require that ingredients in food products be listed on the container in descending order of their ________.

Which is NOT a permitted health claim?

Which is required on a food package?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans ________.

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)is set high enough to meet the needs of 97 to 98% of the population?

If a group of people consumed an amount of protein equal to the estimated average requirement for their life stage,what percentage would receive insufficient amounts?

What counts as a cup in the dairy group?

Which nutrient is contributed by the protein foods group of MyPlate?

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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