Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) If you do not consume 100% of the Daily Values for nutrients,you have a high risk of developing nutritional deficiency disorders. 
B) Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes. 
C) The Nutrition Facts panel indicates amounts of phytochemicals in a serving of the food. 
D) Nutrition Facts labels provide information about amounts of ingredients in product recipes. 
A) If you do not consume 100% of the Daily Values for nutrients,you have a high risk of developing nutritional deficiency disorders. 
B) Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes. 
C) The Nutrition Facts panel indicates amounts of phytochemicals in a serving of the food. 
D) Nutrition Facts labels provide information about amounts of ingredients in product recipes.

Question 2

Which of the following topics is one of the overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid junk foods 
B) Shift to healthier food and beverage choices 
C) Eat more calcium-rich foods 
D) Use Nutrition Facts panels to make wise choices 
A) Avoid junk foods 
B) Shift to healthier food and beverage choices 
C) Eat more calcium-rich foods 
D) Use Nutrition Facts panels to make wise choices

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The traditional Asian diet contains high amounts of milk and milk products. 
B) Jewish dietary laws forbid the use of alcohol. 
C) According to Mormon dietary laws,pork and pork by-products are forbidden as food. 
D) The traditional Mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional American diet. 
A) The traditional Asian diet contains high amounts of milk and milk products. 
B) Jewish dietary laws forbid the use of alcohol. 
C) According to Mormon dietary laws,pork and pork by-products are forbidden as food. 
D) The traditional Mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional American diet.

Question 4

Three-year-old Amanda does not like to drink milk,but she loves pudding made with fat-free milk.MyPlate recommends that Amanda should consume 2 cups of dairy products daily.According to the USDA,Amanda can meet this recommendation by consuming ____ cups of pudding daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 3.5 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 2.5 
A) 3.5 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 2.5

Question 5

Juan is a 25-year-old college student who would like to reduce his risk of heart disease by following a Mediterranean diet plan.Based on this information,he should consider

Accepted Answer

A) drinking a glass of wine with dinner. 
B) decreasing his intake of whole grains. 
C) increasing his intake of meat and seeds. 
D) eating less fish and more eggs. 
A) drinking a glass of wine with dinner. 
B) decreasing his intake of whole grains. 
C) increasing his intake of meat and seeds. 
D) eating less fish and more eggs.

Question 6

Derek wants to eat enough salad greens in one meal to equal 1 cup of vegetables.According to the USDA,how much of the greens should he eat?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Bathsheba usually consumes 1600 kcal/day.She wants to meet the AMDR for fat intake (20-35% of total kcal).Based on this information,her acceptable range of intake for fat is _____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 130-260 
B) 820-960 
C) 320-560 
D) 160-460 
A) 130-260 
B) 820-960 
C) 320-560 
D) 160-460

Question 8

Dorrie wants to eat a food that is a good source of fiber and phytochemicals.Based on this information,which of the following foods would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) Brown eggs 
B) Dairy foods 
C) Organic chicken 
D) Green beans 
A) Brown eggs 
B) Dairy foods 
C) Organic chicken 
D) Green beans

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,and fresh peaches 
B) Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries and fat-free milk 
C) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese and two slices of whole-wheat bread 
D) Tuna-noodle casserole made with canned tuna,green onions,noodles,and cheddar cheese 
A) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,and fresh peaches 
B) Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries and fat-free milk 
C) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese and two slices of whole-wheat bread 
D) Tuna-noodle casserole made with canned tuna,green onions,noodles,and cheddar cheese

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts,strawberries,and chocolate syrup 
B) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,fat-free milk,and fresh peaches 
C) Casserole made with cooked ham,cheddar cheese,peas,and milk 
D) Cheese sandwich made with American cheese,leaf lettuce,sliced tomato,mayonnaise,and two slices of whole-wheat bread 
A) Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts,strawberries,and chocolate syrup 
B) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,fat-free milk,and fresh peaches 
C) Casserole made with cooked ham,cheddar cheese,peas,and milk 
D) Cheese sandwich made with American cheese,leaf lettuce,sliced tomato,mayonnaise,and two slices of whole-wheat bread

Question 11

Which of the following statements about fruits and/or vegetables is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Fruit juices provide more fiber than whole fruit. 
B) Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat. 
C) Fruits and vegetables are sources of phytochemicals. 
D) Vegetables are often good sources of fiber. 
A) Fruit juices provide more fiber than whole fruit. 
B) Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat. 
C) Fruits and vegetables are sources of phytochemicals. 
D) Vegetables are often good sources of fiber.

Question 12

Which of the following topics is one of the overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat for optimal health and well-being 
B) Consume enough calories to prevent undernutrition 
C) Reduce your sodium and potassium intake 
D) Support healthy eating patterns for all 
A) Eat for optimal health and well-being 
B) Consume enough calories to prevent undernutrition 
C) Reduce your sodium and potassium intake 
D) Support healthy eating patterns for all

Question 13

Five-year-old Wyatt does not like milk,but he loves American cheese.MyPlate recommends that Wyatt should consume 2.5 cups of dairy products daily.According to the USDA,he can meet this recommendation by eating ____ ounces of American cheese.

Accepted Answer

A) 2.5 
B) 5 
C) 3.5 
D) 3 
A) 2.5 
B) 5 
C) 3.5 
D) 3

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Benton usually consumes 2200 kcal/day.He wants to meet the AMDR for carbohydrate intake (45-65% of total kcal).Based on this information,his acceptable range of intake for carbohydrates is _____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 725-1030 
B) 1440-1630 
C) 850-1130 
D) 990-1430 
A) 725-1030 
B) 1440-1630 
C) 850-1130 
D) 990-1430

Question 16

Some food guides classify _____ as oils.

Accepted Answer

A) whole milk 
B) hard-cooked eggs 
C) vanilla ice cream 
D) avocados 
A) whole milk 
B) hard-cooked eggs 
C) vanilla ice cream 
D) avocados

Question 17

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Accepted Answer

A) fat-free yogurt 
B) pudding made with 1% milk 
C) American cheese 
D) unsalted butter 
A) fat-free yogurt 
B) pudding made with 1% milk 
C) American cheese 
D) unsalted butter

Question 18

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,adults should limit their intake of added sugars to

Accepted Answer

A) no more than 300 mg/day. 
B) less than 10% of daily calories. 
C) no more than 2300 mg/day. 
D) less than 20% of daily calories. 
A) no more than 300 mg/day. 
B) less than 10% of daily calories. 
C) no more than 2300 mg/day. 
D) less than 20% of daily calories.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Dietitians use the MyPyramid Plan as the standard for assessing a population's nutrient adequacy. 
B) A few nutrients have Adequate Intake values instead of Recommended Dietary Allowances. 
C) If you do not consume 100% of the RDA for vitamin C each day,you have a high risk of developing the vitamin's deficiency disease. 
D) The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine established Daily Values to determine the nutritional adequacy of Americans' diets. 
A) Dietitians use the MyPyramid Plan as the standard for assessing a population's nutrient adequacy. 
B) A few nutrients have Adequate Intake values instead of Recommended Dietary Allowances. 
C) If you do not consume 100% of the RDA for vitamin C each day,you have a high risk of developing the vitamin's deficiency disease. 
D) The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine established Daily Values to determine the nutritional adequacy of Americans' diets.

Question 20

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish,Islamic,and Mormon religions.Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Accepted Answer

A) Crackers topped with slices of smoked ham 
B) Meatless bean dip 
C) Beer 
D) Cheeseburgers 
A) Crackers topped with slices of smoked ham 
B) Meatless bean dip 
C) Beer 
D) Cheeseburgers

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following topics is one of the overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines?

Which of the following statements is true?

Three-year-old Amanda does not like to drink milk,but she loves pudding made with fat-free milk.MyPlate recommends that Amanda should consume 2 cups of dairy products daily.According to the USDA,Amanda can meet this recommendation by consuming ____ cups of pudding daily.

Juan is a 25-year-old college student who would like to reduce his risk of heart disease by following a Mediterranean diet plan.Based on this information,he should consider

Derek wants to eat enough salad greens in one meal to equal 1 cup of vegetables.According to the USDA,how much of the greens should he eat?

Bathsheba usually consumes 1600 kcal/day.She wants to meet the AMDR for fat intake (20-35% of total kcal).Based on this information,her acceptable range of intake for fat is _____ kcal/day.

Dorrie wants to eat a food that is a good source of fiber and phytochemicals.Based on this information,which of the following foods would you recommend?

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

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

Which of the following statements about fruits and/or vegetables is false?

Which of the following topics is one of the overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines?

Five-year-old Wyatt does not like milk,but he loves American cheese.MyPlate recommends that Wyatt should consume 2.5 cups of dairy products daily.According to the USDA,he can meet this recommendation by eating ____ ounces of American cheese.

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

Benton usually consumes 2200 kcal/day.He wants to meet the AMDR for carbohydrate intake (45-65% of total kcal).Based on this information,his acceptable range of intake for carbohydrates is _____ kcal/day.

Some food guides classify _____ as oils.

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,adults should limit their intake of added sugars to

Which of the following statements is true?

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish,Islamic,and Mormon religions.Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

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Exam 3: Planning Nutritious Diets

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following topics is one of the overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines?

Which of the following statements is true?

Three-year-old Amanda does not like to drink milk,but she loves pudding made with fat-free milk.MyPlate recommends that Amanda should consume 2 cups of dairy products daily.According to the USDA,Amanda can meet this recommendation by consuming ____ cups of pudding daily.

Juan is a 25-year-old college student who would like to reduce his risk of heart disease by following a Mediterranean diet plan.Based on this information,he should consider

Derek wants to eat enough salad greens in one meal to equal 1 cup of vegetables.According to the USDA,how much of the greens should he eat?

Bathsheba usually consumes 1600 kcal/day.She wants to meet the AMDR for fat intake (20-35% of total kcal).Based on this information,her acceptable range of intake for fat is _____ kcal/day.

Dorrie wants to eat a food that is a good source of fiber and phytochemicals.Based on this information,which of the following foods would you recommend?

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

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

Which of the following statements about fruits and/or vegetables is false?

Which of the following topics is one of the overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines?

Five-year-old Wyatt does not like milk,but he loves American cheese.MyPlate recommends that Wyatt should consume 2.5 cups of dairy products daily.According to the USDA,he can meet this recommendation by eating ____ ounces of American cheese.

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

Benton usually consumes 2200 kcal/day.He wants to meet the AMDR for carbohydrate intake (45-65% of total kcal).Based on this information,his acceptable range of intake for carbohydrates is _____ kcal/day.

Some food guides classify _____ as oils.

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,adults should limit their intake of added sugars to

Which of the following statements is true?

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish,Islamic,and Mormon religions.Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

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