Question 1

Which of the following statements about the discretionary Calorie allowance is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  added fat absorbed by the batter in fried chicken contributes to discretionary Calories 
B)  it must be spent on nutrient-dense foods composed primarily of water 
C)  the more physical activity completed the fewer discretionary Calories available 
D)  it should be consumed even if the person is trying to lose weight 
A)  added fat absorbed by the batter in fried chicken contributes to discretionary Calories 
B)  it must be spent on nutrient-dense foods composed primarily of water 
C)  the more physical activity completed the fewer discretionary Calories available 
D)  it should be consumed even if the person is trying to lose weight

Question 2

On average, consuming 100% of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for every nutrient ensures adequate intake over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is the name for a fermented liquid yogurt beverage?

Accepted Answer

A)  keratin 
B)  kelphate 
C)  kale 
D)  kefir 
A)  keratin 
B)  kelphate 
C)  kale 
D)  kefir

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the dietary reference intakes (DRI) is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  they are for healthy individuals 
B)  they are based on review of available testimonials 
C)  they are published by a committee composed of dietitians 
D)  they are maximum requirements, not recommendations 
A)  they are for healthy individuals 
B)  they are based on review of available testimonials 
C)  they are published by a committee composed of dietitians 
D)  they are maximum requirements, not recommendations

Question 5

According to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults-18-64 years, how much exercise is recommended for adults to maintain a healthy body?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 minutes every day 
B)  30 minutes alternating days 
C)  60 minutes a day 
D)  150 minutes weekly 
A)  20 minutes every day 
B)  30 minutes alternating days 
C)  60 minutes a day 
D)  150 minutes weekly

Question 6

Which of the following classes of lipids must be listed on food labels in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  monounsaturated fat 
B)  omega-3 fats 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  polyunsaturated fat 
A)  monounsaturated fat 
B)  omega-3 fats 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  polyunsaturated fat

Question 7

What is the term used for studies that measure the body's intake and excretion of a nutrient to find out how much intake is required to balance excretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  intake study 
B)  excretion study 
C)  balance study 
D)  requirement study 
A)  intake study 
B)  excretion study 
C)  balance study 
D)  requirement study

Question 8

Which of the following recommendations for pregnant women does the most recent Canada's Food Guide make?

Accepted Answer

A)  consume 10 glasses of water every day 
B)  take a daily vitamin B6 supplement 
C)  take a daily vitamin B12 supplement 
D)  take a daily folic acid supplement 
A)  consume 10 glasses of water every day 
B)  take a daily vitamin B6 supplement 
C)  take a daily vitamin B12 supplement 
D)  take a daily folic acid supplement

Question 9

Defend the statement that foods, not supplements, are the best and safest source of phytochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A moderate approach to the use of phytoc

Question 10

What does the absence of a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for a specific nutrient indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  all food sources contain acceptable levels of the nutrient 
B)  insufficient data exist to establish a value for the nutrient 
C)  caution is only required when consuming supplements of the nutrient 
D)  it is safe to consume the nutrient in any amount 
A)  all food sources contain acceptable levels of the nutrient 
B)  insufficient data exist to establish a value for the nutrient 
C)  caution is only required when consuming supplements of the nutrient 
D)  it is safe to consume the nutrient in any amount

Question 11

Which of the following foods is a source of lycopene?

Accepted Answer

A)  garlic 
B)  watermelon 
C)  peanuts 
D)  red wine 
A)  garlic 
B)  watermelon 
C)  peanuts 
D)  red wine

Question 12

What is the name of the phytochemical contained in black-eyed peas, grapes, lentils, and wine that may inhibit carcinogen activation and cancer promotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  organosulphur compounds 
B)  indoles 
C)  tannins 
D)  phytic acid 
A)  organosulphur compounds 
B)  indoles 
C)  tannins 
D)  phytic acid

Question 13

According to Canada's Food Guide, a daily serving of dark green vegetables is recommended in order to meet the intake requirements for which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  folate 
D)  iron 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  folate 
D)  iron

Question 14

List the food groups in Canada's Food Guide and give an example of a nutrient-dense food from each group.

Accepted Answer

Vegetables and Fruit: broccoli

Question 15

Which of the following standards establishes population-wide average requirements used by nutrition policymakers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily Values (DV) 
B)  Recommended Dietary Allowances (RD
A)  
C)  Recommended Daily Allowances (RD
A)  
D)  Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) 
A)  Daily Values (DV) 
B)  Recommended Dietary Allowances (RD
A)  
C)  Recommended Daily Allowances (RD
A)  
D)  Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)

Question 16

A diet-related health claim on a food label is acceptable for which of the following health conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes 
B)  food allergy 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  celiac disease 
A)  diabetes 
B)  food allergy 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  celiac disease

Question 17

You are speaking to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. Which of the following points would you emphasize during your presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding that the %DV are based on a 3,000-Calorie diet 
B)  using the grams on the labels to calculate percentages for Daily Values 
C)  comparing the number of food additives in a product 
D)  understanding the descriptor terms used on food labels 
A)  understanding that the %DV are based on a 3,000-Calorie diet 
B)  using the grams on the labels to calculate percentages for Daily Values 
C)  comparing the number of food additives in a product 
D)  understanding the descriptor terms used on food labels

Question 18

Explain the difference between nutrient content descriptors and diet-related health claims allowed on food labels in Canada.

Accepted Answer

Nutrient content descriptors are approve

Question 19

Which of the following statements about Daily Values (DV) is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  they are based on nutrient recommendations for a 3,000-Calorie diet 
B)  they are the best way to compare the nutritional content of packaged foods 
C)  they are required on Canadian food labels and restaurant menus 
D)  they are useful as nutrient intake goals for all adults 
A)  they are based on nutrient recommendations for a 3,000-Calorie diet 
B)  they are the best way to compare the nutritional content of packaged foods 
C)  they are required on Canadian food labels and restaurant menus 
D)  they are useful as nutrient intake goals for all adults

Question 20

Describe characteristics of the Daily Values listed on food labels and how they should be used for healthy eating.

Accepted Answer

The percent Daily Values (%DV) reflect t

Which of the following statements about the discretionary Calorie allowance is true?

On average, consuming 100% of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for every nutrient ensures adequate intake over time.

Which of the following is the name for a fermented liquid yogurt beverage?

Which of the following statements about the dietary reference intakes (DRI) is the most accurate?

According to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults-18-64 years, how much exercise is recommended for adults to maintain a healthy body?

Which of the following classes of lipids must be listed on food labels in Canada?

What is the term used for studies that measure the body's intake and excretion of a nutrient to find out how much intake is required to balance excretion?

Which of the following recommendations for pregnant women does the most recent Canada's Food Guide make?

Defend the statement that foods, not supplements, are the best and safest source of phytochemicals.

What does the absence of a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for a specific nutrient indicate?

Which of the following foods is a source of lycopene?

What is the name of the phytochemical contained in black-eyed peas, grapes, lentils, and wine that may inhibit carcinogen activation and cancer promotion?

According to Canada's Food Guide, a daily serving of dark green vegetables is recommended in order to meet the intake requirements for which of the following nutrients?

List the food groups in Canada's Food Guide and give an example of a nutrient-dense food from each group.

Which of the following standards establishes population-wide average requirements used by nutrition policymakers?

A diet-related health claim on a food label is acceptable for which of the following health conditions?

You are speaking to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. Which of the following points would you emphasize during your presentation?

Explain the difference between nutrient content descriptors and diet-related health claims allowed on food labels in Canada.

Which of the following statements about Daily Values (DV) is the most accurate?

Describe characteristics of the Daily Values listed on food labels and how they should be used for healthy eating.

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Which of the following statements about the discretionary Calorie allowance is true?

On average, consuming 100% of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for every nutrient ensures adequate intake over time.

Which of the following is the name for a fermented liquid yogurt beverage?

Which of the following statements about the dietary reference intakes (DRI) is the most accurate?

According to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults-18-64 years, how much exercise is recommended for adults to maintain a healthy body?

Which of the following classes of lipids must be listed on food labels in Canada?

What is the term used for studies that measure the body's intake and excretion of a nutrient to find out how much intake is required to balance excretion?

Which of the following recommendations for pregnant women does the most recent Canada's Food Guide make?

Defend the statement that foods, not supplements, are the best and safest source of phytochemicals.

What does the absence of a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for a specific nutrient indicate?

Which of the following foods is a source of lycopene?

What is the name of the phytochemical contained in black-eyed peas, grapes, lentils, and wine that may inhibit carcinogen activation and cancer promotion?

According to Canada's Food Guide, a daily serving of dark green vegetables is recommended in order to meet the intake requirements for which of the following nutrients?

List the food groups in Canada's Food Guide and give an example of a nutrient-dense food from each group.

Which of the following standards establishes population-wide average requirements used by nutrition policymakers?

A diet-related health claim on a food label is acceptable for which of the following health conditions?

You are speaking to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. Which of the following points would you emphasize during your presentation?

Explain the difference between nutrient content descriptors and diet-related health claims allowed on food labels in Canada.

Which of the following statements about Daily Values (DV) is the most accurate?

Describe characteristics of the Daily Values listed on food labels and how they should be used for healthy eating.

Food Choices and Human Health

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oil, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Recreational Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Bio-Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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