Question 1

Nutrient-dense foods are foods with:

Accepted Answer

A)  a high number of calories for their weight. 
B)  a low number of calories for their weight. 
C)  more than one essential nutrient. 
D)  a high proportion of healthy nutrients relative to the number of calories. 
E)  a high proportion of protein relative to carbohydrates and fats. 
A)  a high number of calories for their weight. 
B)  a low number of calories for their weight. 
C)  more than one essential nutrient. 
D)  a high proportion of healthy nutrients relative to the number of calories. 
E)  a high proportion of protein relative to carbohydrates and fats. D

Question 2

Compare and contrast the original food Nutrition Facts Panel with the new Nutrition Facts Panel. List at least three changes and indicate how these changes may reflect current needs of the typical American consumer.

Accepted Answer

The original food Nutrition Facts Panel and the new Nutrition Facts Panel have several key differences that reflect the current needs of the typical American consumer.

1. Added sugars: One of the most significant changes in the new Nutrition Facts Panel is the inclusion of added sugars. The original panel only listed total sugars, which made it difficult for consumers to differentiate between naturally occurring sugars and added sugars. This change reflects the current need for consumers to be more aware of their added sugar intake, as excessive consumption of added sugars has been linked to various health issues such as obesity and heart disease.

2. Serving sizes: The new Nutrition Facts Panel also includes updated serving sizes that more accurately reflect the typical portion sizes that Americans consume. This change reflects the current need for consumers to have a better understanding of portion control and the actual nutritional content of the amount of food they are consuming. With the rise of portion distortion and oversized servings in the American diet, this change helps consumers make more informed choices about their food intake.

3. Updated daily values: The new Nutrition Facts Panel also includes updated daily values for certain nutrients, such as sodium and dietary fiber. These changes reflect the current needs of the typical American consumer by providing more accurate and relevant information about the nutrients that are important for overall health. For example, the updated daily value for sodium reflects the current need for consumers to be more mindful of their sodium intake, as excessive sodium consumption has been linked to high blood pressure and other health issues.

Overall, the changes in the new Nutrition Facts Panel reflect the current needs of the typical American consumer by providing more transparent and relevant information about the nutritional content of food products. These changes aim to empower consumers to make healthier choices and be more mindful of their overall dietary intake.

Question 3

List at least five nutrients that are required to be on the new version of the Nutrition Facts Panel.

Accepted Answer

Calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, total sugars, added sugars, protein, calcium, iron, vitamin D, and potassium.

Question 4

Which governmental agency is responsible for regulation of food labeling?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services 
B)  Food and Drug Administration 
C)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
D)  Environmental Protection Agency 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services 
B)  Food and Drug Administration 
C)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
D)  Environmental Protection Agency 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 5

What is the typical relationship between inexpensive fast-food items and nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

Fast-food items are generally higher in

Question 6

The newest release of food guides from the USDA is a visual presentation of foods from the five food groups "on a dinner plate" to represent the ideal balance that will provide a spectrum of nutrients. It is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  The Food Guide Pyramid. 
B)  A Guide to Good Eating. 
C)  Food for Fitness. 
D)  MyPlate. 
E)  Hassle Free Daily Food Guide. 
A)  The Food Guide Pyramid. 
B)  A Guide to Good Eating. 
C)  Food for Fitness. 
D)  MyPlate. 
E)  Hassle Free Daily Food Guide.

Question 7

After familiarizing yourself with food guides from around the world, how do the French Diet Steps, the Paraguay nutrition pot, and the Japanese Diet Spinning Top incorporate exercise compared with the USDA's MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

The French Diet Steps, the Paraguay nutr

Question 8

The energy density of a food is strongly influenced by the fat and water content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Americans' diets compared to dietary recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most Americans are consuming inadequate amounts of vegetables. 
B)  Most Americans are consuming excessive added sugars. 
C)  Most Americans are consuming excessive sodium. 
D)  Most Americans are consuming excessive saturated fats. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Most Americans are consuming inadequate amounts of vegetables. 
B)  Most Americans are consuming excessive added sugars. 
C)  Most Americans are consuming excessive sodium. 
D)  Most Americans are consuming excessive saturated fats. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 10

An estimation of the amount of a specific nutrient contained in one serving, based on a daily intake of 2000 calories, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  percent daily value (%DV). 
B)  food labeling. 
C)  ingredients list. 
D)  health claims. 
E)  nutrient claims. 
A)  percent daily value (%DV). 
B)  food labeling. 
C)  ingredients list. 
D)  health claims. 
E)  nutrient claims.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a common recommendation from food guides around the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat more plant foods. 
B)  Choose lean protein foods. 
C)  Choose saturated fats over unsaturated fats. 
D)  Control portion sizes. 
E)  Be physically active. 
A)  Eat more plant foods. 
B)  Choose lean protein foods. 
C)  Choose saturated fats over unsaturated fats. 
D)  Control portion sizes. 
E)  Be physically active.

Question 12

The average American typically gets _____ of their calories from solid fats and added sugars each day.

Accepted Answer

A)  all 
B)  about 75% 
C)  about 50% 
D)  about one-third 
E)  about 25% 
A)  all 
B)  about 75% 
C)  about 50% 
D)  about one-third 
E)  about 25%

Question 13

Which of the following is a nutrient claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  high fiber 
B)  good source of calcium 
C)  low fat 
D)  reduced sodium 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  high fiber 
B)  good source of calcium 
C)  low fat 
D)  reduced sodium 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 14

Which of the following information is NOT required on a Nutrition Facts Panel for a packaged food item?

Accepted Answer

A)  serving size 
B)  amount of sodium 
C)  percent daily value (%DV) 
D)  amount of magnesium 
E)  amount of trans fat per serving 
A)  serving size 
B)  amount of sodium 
C)  percent daily value (%DV) 
D)  amount of magnesium 
E)  amount of trans fat per serving

Question 15

Which of the following foods is the MOST processed?

Accepted Answer

A)  cinnamon roll 
B)  unbleached all-purpose flour 
C)  whole wheat flour 
D)  oats 
E)  white bread 
A)  cinnamon roll 
B)  unbleached all-purpose flour 
C)  whole wheat flour 
D)  oats 
E)  white bread

Question 16

_____ refers to the declaration on a food package of the nutrient content and serving size of a food.

Accepted Answer

A)  Percent daily value (%DV) 
B)  Food labeling 
C)  Ingredients list 
D)  Health claims 
E)  Nutrient claims 
A)  Percent daily value (%DV) 
B)  Food labeling 
C)  Ingredients list 
D)  Health claims 
E)  Nutrient claims

Question 17

Which of the following foods is the LEAST processed?

Accepted Answer

A)  canned tomatoes 
B)  tomato sauce 
C)  fresh tomato 
D)  pasta sauce 
E)  lasagna 
A)  canned tomatoes 
B)  tomato sauce 
C)  fresh tomato 
D)  pasta sauce 
E)  lasagna

Question 18

Which of the following are harder to find in food deserts in America?

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrient-dense foods 
B)  empty-calorie foods 
C)  junk foods 
D)  energy-dense foods 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  nutrient-dense foods 
B)  empty-calorie foods 
C)  junk foods 
D)  energy-dense foods 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 19

Which of the following is a declaration on a food package to indicate a link between a food, food component, or dietary supplement and a reduction in disease risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  food additive 
B)  supplemental health information 
C)  structure/function claim 
D)  health claim 
E)  nutrient claim 
A)  food additive 
B)  supplemental health information 
C)  structure/function claim 
D)  health claim 
E)  nutrient claim

Question 20

Which of the following items is a good cue for estimating a portion size equal to one cup?

Accepted Answer

A)  spoonful 
B)  baseball 
C)  golf ball 
D)  six dice 
E)  matchbox 
A)  spoonful 
B)  baseball 
C)  golf ball 
D)  six dice 
E)  matchbox

Nutrient-dense foods are foods with:

Compare and contrast the original food Nutrition Facts Panel with the new Nutrition Facts Panel. List at least three changes and indicate how these changes may reflect current needs of the typical American consumer.

List at least five nutrients that are required to be on the new version of the Nutrition Facts Panel.

Which governmental agency is responsible for regulation of food labeling?

What is the typical relationship between inexpensive fast-food items and nutrient density?

The newest release of food guides from the USDA is a visual presentation of foods from the five food groups "on a dinner plate" to represent the ideal balance that will provide a spectrum of nutrients. It is called:

After familiarizing yourself with food guides from around the world, how do the French Diet Steps, the Paraguay nutrition pot, and the Japanese Diet Spinning Top incorporate exercise compared with the USDA's MyPlate?

The energy density of a food is strongly influenced by the fat and water content.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Americans' diets compared to dietary recommendations?

An estimation of the amount of a specific nutrient contained in one serving, based on a daily intake of 2000 calories, is called:

Which of the following is NOT a common recommendation from food guides around the world?

The average American typically gets _____ of their calories from solid fats and added sugars each day.

Which of the following is a nutrient claim?

Which of the following information is NOT required on a Nutrition Facts Panel for a packaged food item?

Which of the following foods is the MOST processed?

_____ refers to the declaration on a food package of the nutrient content and serving size of a food.

Which of the following foods is the LEAST processed?

Which of the following are harder to find in food deserts in America?

Which of the following is a declaration on a food package to indicate a link between a food, food component, or dietary supplement and a reduction in disease risk?

Which of the following items is a good cue for estimating a portion size equal to one cup?

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Exam 2: Healthy Diets

Nutrient-dense foods are foods with:

Compare and contrast the original food Nutrition Facts Panel with the new Nutrition Facts Panel. List at least three changes and indicate how these changes may reflect current needs of the typical American consumer.

List at least five nutrients that are required to be on the new version of the Nutrition Facts Panel.

Which governmental agency is responsible for regulation of food labeling?

What is the typical relationship between inexpensive fast-food items and nutrient density?

The newest release of food guides from the USDA is a visual presentation of foods from the five food groups "on a dinner plate" to represent the ideal balance that will provide a spectrum of nutrients. It is called:

After familiarizing yourself with food guides from around the world, how do the French Diet Steps, the Paraguay nutrition pot, and the Japanese Diet Spinning Top incorporate exercise compared with the USDA's MyPlate?

The energy density of a food is strongly influenced by the fat and water content.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Americans' diets compared to dietary recommendations?

An estimation of the amount of a specific nutrient contained in one serving, based on a daily intake of 2000 calories, is called:

Which of the following is NOT a common recommendation from food guides around the world?

The average American typically gets _____ of their calories from solid fats and added sugars each day.

Which of the following is a nutrient claim?

Which of the following information is NOT required on a Nutrition Facts Panel for a packaged food item?

Which of the following foods is the MOST processed?

_____ refers to the declaration on a food package of the nutrient content and serving size of a food.

Which of the following foods is the LEAST processed?

Which of the following are harder to find in food deserts in America?

Which of the following is a declaration on a food package to indicate a link between a food, food component, or dietary supplement and a reduction in disease risk?

Which of the following items is a good cue for estimating a portion size equal to one cup?

The Science and Scope of Nutrition Eating for a Lifetime: a New Field in Nutrition Research Is Revealing Surprising Details About How Food Affects Our Genes

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Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

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