Question 1

The Daily Nutrients listed on the Nutrition Facts panel of a product are general reference levels for those nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

It is recommended that proteins comprise between 10 and 35 percent of your daily caloric intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The ranges of intakes for the energy- containing nutrients are called the Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Ranges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Oils are not represented on MyPlate because they should be eliminated entirely from our diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to MyPlate, half of your plate should be devoted to which food group?

Accepted Answer

A)  grains 
B)  vegetables and fruits 
C)  oils 
D)  protein 
A)  grains 
B)  vegetables and fruits 
C)  oils 
D)  protein

Question 6

Why is exceeding the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for a nutrient not recommended?

Accepted Answer

Consuming more than the UL for

Question 7

According to MyPlate, how many servings from the grain group should a moderately active female who needs 2,000 calories daily consume?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6

Question 8

Phytochemicals are found in plant- based foods, whereas zoochemicals are found in animal- based foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). 
B)  Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A) . 
C)  Adequate Intake (AI). 
D)  Estimated Average Requirement (EAR). 
A)  Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). 
B)  Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A) . 
C)  Adequate Intake (AI). 
D)  Estimated Average Requirement (EAR).

Question 10

In what order are ingredients listed on a food label?

Accepted Answer

A)  in random order 
B)  liquids first, then solids 
C)  in descending order by weight 
D)  in alphabetical order 
A)  in random order 
B)  liquids first, then solids 
C)  in descending order by weight 
D)  in alphabetical order

Question 11

The most recent food guidance system released by the USDA for American consumers is MyPyramid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

You should eat equal proportions of fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy every day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is the amount of energy you need each day to maintain a healthy body weight and meet your caloric needs according to your age, gender, height, weight, and activity level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following does not need to be listed on a food label?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

An apple is an example of an energy- dense food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following types of health claims is based on evidence that is still emerging?

Accepted Answer

A)  authorized health claims 
B)  qualified health claims 
C)  structural/functional claims 
D)  health claim based on authoritative statements 
A)  authorized health claims 
B)  qualified health claims 
C)  structural/functional claims 
D)  health claim based on authoritative statements

Question 17

The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed daily without likely causing harm is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  EAR. 
B)  AI. 
C)  UL. 
D)  RDA. 
A)  EAR. 
B)  AI. 
C)  UL. 
D)  RDA.

Question 18

Using two food labels from different brands for similar foods (such as ice cream), compare the foods and discuss in what ways one is superior to the other.

Accepted Answer

Students should compare calories per ser

Question 19

What is the difference between nutrient density and energy density?

Accepted Answer

Nutrient density refers to the amount of

Question 20

The current Nutrition Facts panel always lists the Daily Values for vitamin C and vitamin A.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Daily Nutrients listed on the Nutrition Facts panel of a product are general reference levels for those nutrients.

It is recommended that proteins comprise between 10 and 35 percent of your daily caloric intake.

The ranges of intakes for the energy- containing nutrients are called the Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Ranges.

Oils are not represented on MyPlate because they should be eliminated entirely from our diets.

According to MyPlate, half of your plate should be devoted to which food group?

Why is exceeding the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for a nutrient not recommended?

According to MyPlate, how many servings from the grain group should a moderately active female who needs 2,000 calories daily consume?

Phytochemicals are found in plant- based foods, whereas zoochemicals are found in animal- based foods.

The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group is known as the

In what order are ingredients listed on a food label?

The most recent food guidance system released by the USDA for American consumers is MyPyramid.

You should eat equal proportions of fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy every day.

The Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is the amount of energy you need each day to maintain a healthy body weight and meet your caloric needs according to your age, gender, height, weight, and activity level.

Which of the following does not need to be listed on a food label?

An apple is an example of an energy- dense food.

Which of the following types of health claims is based on evidence that is still emerging?

The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed daily without likely causing harm is referred to as the

Using two food labels from different brands for similar foods (such as ice cream), compare the foods and discuss in what ways one is superior to the other.

What is the difference between nutrient density and energy density?

The current Nutrition Facts panel always lists the Daily Values for vitamin C and vitamin A.

What Is Nutrition

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

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Exam 2: Tools for Healthy Eating

The Daily Nutrients listed on the Nutrition Facts panel of a product are general reference levels for those nutrients.

It is recommended that proteins comprise between 10 and 35 percent of your daily caloric intake.

The ranges of intakes for the energy- containing nutrients are called the Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Ranges.

Oils are not represented on MyPlate because they should be eliminated entirely from our diets.

According to MyPlate, half of your plate should be devoted to which food group?

Why is exceeding the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for a nutrient not recommended?

According to MyPlate, how many servings from the grain group should a moderately active female who needs 2,000 calories daily consume?

Phytochemicals are found in plant- based foods, whereas zoochemicals are found in animal- based foods.

The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group is known as the

In what order are ingredients listed on a food label?

The most recent food guidance system released by the USDA for American consumers is MyPyramid.

You should eat equal proportions of fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy every day.

The Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is the amount of energy you need each day to maintain a healthy body weight and meet your caloric needs according to your age, gender, height, weight, and activity level.

Which of the following does not need to be listed on a food label?

An apple is an example of an energy- dense food.

Which of the following types of health claims is based on evidence that is still emerging?

The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed daily without likely causing harm is referred to as the

Using two food labels from different brands for similar foods (such as ice cream), compare the foods and discuss in what ways one is superior to the other.

What is the difference between nutrient density and energy density?

The current Nutrition Facts panel always lists the Daily Values for vitamin C and vitamin A.

What Is Nutrition

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

Filters