Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) According to MyPlate,dried beans are classified as fruits. 
B) Most food guides classify milk in the protein-rich foods group. 
C) According to MyPlate,fats and oils are not a food group. 
D) Olives,salmon,and avocados are sources of unhealthy solid fats. 
A) According to MyPlate,dried beans are classified as fruits. 
B) Most food guides classify milk in the protein-rich foods group. 
C) According to MyPlate,fats and oils are not a food group. 
D) Olives,salmon,and avocados are sources of unhealthy solid fats. C

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The U.S.Department of Agriculture has not established national regulations for the production of organic foods. 
B) Organic food is more nutritious than foods that contain conventionally-grown ingredients. 
C) A food label cannot include the organic symbol if it contains any detectable amount of nonorganic ingredients. 
D) A food cannot be labeled "organic" unless it meets certain government standards. 
A) The U.S.Department of Agriculture has not established national regulations for the production of organic foods. 
B) Organic food is more nutritious than foods that contain conventionally-grown ingredients. 
C) A food label cannot include the organic symbol if it contains any detectable amount of nonorganic ingredients. 
D) A food cannot be labeled "organic" unless it meets certain government standards. D

Question 3

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile.Based on this information,she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formul A.

Accepted Answer

A) DRIs 
B) Exchange System lists 
C) Dietary Guidelines 
D) MyPlate 
A) DRIs 
B) Exchange System lists 
C) Dietary Guidelines 
D) MyPlate A

Question 4

Which of the following menu items has primary ingredients that represent all MyPlate food groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,fat-free milk,orange juice,wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
B) Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries,blueberries,wheat germ,and fat-free milk 
C) Sandwich made with Swiss cheese,cooked ham,mayonnaise,and two slices of buttered whole-wheat bread 
D) Salad made hard-cooked eggs,grapes,leaf lettuce,cooked pasta,and cheddar cheese 
A) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,fat-free milk,orange juice,wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
B) Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries,blueberries,wheat germ,and fat-free milk 
C) Sandwich made with Swiss cheese,cooked ham,mayonnaise,and two slices of buttered whole-wheat bread 
D) Salad made hard-cooked eggs,grapes,leaf lettuce,cooked pasta,and cheddar cheese

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutritional standards are often used to evaluate the nutritional adequacy of diets. 
B) A nutrient requirement is the maximum amount that results in optimal nutritional status. 
C) The Recommended Dietary Allowance is the amount of a nutrient that is required by humans. 
D) Most Americans should consume 150% of the RDA or AI for each nutrient. 
A) Nutritional standards are often used to evaluate the nutritional adequacy of diets. 
B) A nutrient requirement is the maximum amount that results in optimal nutritional status. 
C) The Recommended Dietary Allowance is the amount of a nutrient that is required by humans. 
D) Most Americans should consume 150% of the RDA or AI for each nutrient.

Question 6

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that they chips are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide _____ gram(s)of fat or less per serving.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 7 
C) 1 
D) 5 
A) 3 
B) 7 
C) 1 
D) 5

Question 7

Food guides generally do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Accepted Answer

A) pudding 
B) plain yogurt 
C) eggs 
D) American cheese 
A) pudding 
B) plain yogurt 
C) eggs 
D) American cheese

Question 8

Phil wants to eat more foods that are sources of healthy fats.Based on this information,which of the following foods would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) Peanut butter 
B) Ground beef 
C) Sodium-reduced bacon 
D) Whole milk 
A) Peanut butter 
B) Ground beef 
C) Sodium-reduced bacon 
D) Whole milk

Question 9

One day,Hillary consumed a handful of peanuts,a bowl of chocolate pudding,a sugar-sweetened soft drink,and three hard-cooked eggs.Which of these foods contains a lot of empty calories and is not a member of one of the USDA's major food groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Peanuts 
B) Eggs 
C) Chocolate pudding 
D) Soft drink 
A) Peanuts 
B) Eggs 
C) Chocolate pudding 
D) Soft drink

Question 10

Donovan wants to consume 3 cups of dairy products daily.According to the USDA,which of the following foods should he eat to replace 1 cup of milk?

Accepted Answer

A) 1.5 cups baked beans 
B) 4 oz American cheese 
C) 2 cups cottage cheese 
D) 1.5 oz cream cheese 
A) 1.5 cups baked beans 
B) 4 oz American cheese 
C) 2 cups cottage cheese 
D) 1.5 oz cream cheese

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The adult AMDR for carbohydrates is 45 to 65% of total energy intake. 
B) A group of scientists at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics developed the DRIs. 
C) Recommended Dietary Allowances meet the nutrient needs of 50% of healthy people. 
D) Nutrient requirements are the same,regardless of a person's age or sex. 
A) The adult AMDR for carbohydrates is 45 to 65% of total energy intake. 
B) A group of scientists at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics developed the DRIs. 
C) Recommended Dietary Allowances meet the nutrient needs of 50% of healthy people. 
D) Nutrient requirements are the same,regardless of a person's age or sex.

Question 12

The Tolerable Upper Limit for a nutrient is the

Accepted Answer

A) highest average amount that is unlikely to harm most people when consumed daily. 
B) precise amount proven to cure the nutrient's deficiency disorder in humans. 
C) amount that meets the nutrient needs of 98% of the population. 
D) minimum amount of the nutrient that can be tolerated on an empty stomach when consumed as a dietary supplement. 
A) highest average amount that is unlikely to harm most people when consumed daily. 
B) precise amount proven to cure the nutrient's deficiency disorder in humans. 
C) amount that meets the nutrient needs of 98% of the population. 
D) minimum amount of the nutrient that can be tolerated on an empty stomach when consumed as a dietary supplement.

Question 13

According to MyPlate,Chloe should consume 2½ cups of vegetables daily.After eating 1½ cups of cooked carrots,string beans,and broccoli,she decided to fulfill the USDA's recommendation for daily servings of vegetables by drinking some vegetable juice.Based on this information,Chloe should drink ____ of the juice.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 cups 
B) ½ cup 
C) 1½ cups 
D) 1 cup 
A) 2 cups 
B) ½ cup 
C) 1½ cups 
D) 1 cup

Question 14

Felicia wants to meet the MyPlate recommendation for daily consumption of dairy products,which is 3 cups of dairy products.According to the USDA,how much plain yogurt should she eat to replace 1 cup of milk?

Accepted Answer

A) 2½ cups 
B) 1 cup 
C) ½ cup 
D) 2 cups 
A) 2½ cups 
B) 1 cup 
C) ½ cup 
D) 2 cups

Question 15

Jeannette wants to increase her intake of iron without taking a dietary supplement.When she shops for food,she reads Nutrition Facts labels.Which of the following kinds of information will help her choose foods that are the richest sources of iron?

Accepted Answer

A) Structure/function claims 
B) %DVs 
C) Organic food logo 
D) Country of origin information 
A) Structure/function claims 
B) %DVs 
C) Organic food logo 
D) Country of origin information

Question 16

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group.

Accepted Answer

A) fruit and vegetable 
B) protein-rich foods 
C) empty calories 
D) dairy products 
A) fruit and vegetable 
B) protein-rich foods 
C) empty calories 
D) dairy products

Question 17

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,_____ should be consumed in amounts that are as low as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol 
B) grilled legumes 
C) dietary supplements 
D) potassium-rich foods 
A) cholesterol 
B) grilled legumes 
C) dietary supplements 
D) potassium-rich foods

Question 18

To establish a nutrient's RDA,nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

Accepted Answer

A) the %DV amount 
B) 50 to 100 mg 
C) a "margin of safety" amount 
D) an AI amount 
A) the %DV amount 
B) 50 to 100 mg 
C) a "margin of safety" amount 
D) an AI amount

Question 19

You are planning a party for a group of 22-year-old college students.Two of the students follow the dietary practices of the Mormon religion and one of the students practices the religion of Islam.Which of the following beverages would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Accepted Answer

A) White wine 
B) Fruit juice blend made with grape and apple juice,orange slices,and carbonated water 
C) "Lite" beer 
D) Regular coffee,served with sugar and cream 
A) White wine 
B) Fruit juice blend made with grape and apple juice,orange slices,and carbonated water 
C) "Lite" beer 
D) Regular coffee,served with sugar and cream

Question 20

Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,peanut butter,wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
B) Oatmeal cereal with fresh strawberries,almonds,and fat-free milk 
C) Stir-fry made with shrimp,rice,green peas,broccoli,and onions 
D) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese,Swiss cheese,mayonnaise,and two slices of buttered,whole-wheat bread 
A) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,peanut butter,wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
B) Oatmeal cereal with fresh strawberries,almonds,and fat-free milk 
C) Stir-fry made with shrimp,rice,green peas,broccoli,and onions 
D) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese,Swiss cheese,mayonnaise,and two slices of buttered,whole-wheat bread

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile.Based on this information,she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formul A.

Which of the following menu items has primary ingredients that represent all MyPlate food groups?

Which of the following statements is true?

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that they chips are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide _____ gram(s)of fat or less per serving.

Food guides generally do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Phil wants to eat more foods that are sources of healthy fats.Based on this information,which of the following foods would you recommend?

One day,Hillary consumed a handful of peanuts,a bowl of chocolate pudding,a sugar-sweetened soft drink,and three hard-cooked eggs.Which of these foods contains a lot of empty calories and is not a member of one of the USDA's major food groups?

Donovan wants to consume 3 cups of dairy products daily.According to the USDA,which of the following foods should he eat to replace 1 cup of milk?

Which of the following statements is true?

The Tolerable Upper Limit for a nutrient is the

Felicia wants to meet the MyPlate recommendation for daily consumption of dairy products,which is 3 cups of dairy products.According to the USDA,how much plain yogurt should she eat to replace 1 cup of milk?

Jeannette wants to increase her intake of iron without taking a dietary supplement.When she shops for food,she reads Nutrition Facts labels.Which of the following kinds of information will help her choose foods that are the richest sources of iron?

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group.

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,_____ should be consumed in amounts that are as low as possible.

To establish a nutrient's RDA,nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

You are planning a party for a group of 22-year-old college students.Two of the students follow the dietary practices of the Mormon religion and one of the students practices the religion of Islam.Which of the following beverages would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

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Exam 3: Planning Nutritious Diets

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile.Based on this information,she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formul A.

Which of the following menu items has primary ingredients that represent all MyPlate food groups?

Which of the following statements is true?

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that they chips are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide _____ gram(s)of fat or less per serving.

Food guides generally do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Phil wants to eat more foods that are sources of healthy fats.Based on this information,which of the following foods would you recommend?

One day,Hillary consumed a handful of peanuts,a bowl of chocolate pudding,a sugar-sweetened soft drink,and three hard-cooked eggs.Which of these foods contains a lot of empty calories and is not a member of one of the USDA's major food groups?

Donovan wants to consume 3 cups of dairy products daily.According to the USDA,which of the following foods should he eat to replace 1 cup of milk?

Which of the following statements is true?

The Tolerable Upper Limit for a nutrient is the

Felicia wants to meet the MyPlate recommendation for daily consumption of dairy products,which is 3 cups of dairy products.According to the USDA,how much plain yogurt should she eat to replace 1 cup of milk?

Jeannette wants to increase her intake of iron without taking a dietary supplement.When she shops for food,she reads Nutrition Facts labels.Which of the following kinds of information will help her choose foods that are the richest sources of iron?

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group.

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,_____ should be consumed in amounts that are as low as possible.

To establish a nutrient's RDA,nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

You are planning a party for a group of 22-year-old college students.Two of the students follow the dietary practices of the Mormon religion and one of the students practices the religion of Islam.Which of the following beverages would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters