Question 1

If one cup of reduced- fat milk provides 8 percent of your Daily Value for fat, this means that

Accepted Answer

A)  8 percent of the calories in the milk are from saturated fat. 
B)  one cup of milk provides 8 percent of the total fat allowed for the day. 
C)  one cup of milk provides 8 percent of the total calories allowed for the day. 
D)  8 percent of the calories in the milk are from fat. 
A)  8 percent of the calories in the milk are from saturated fat. 
B)  one cup of milk provides 8 percent of the total fat allowed for the day. 
C)  one cup of milk provides 8 percent of the total calories allowed for the day. 
D)  8 percent of the calories in the milk are from fat.

Question 2

MyPlate is a food guidance system that illustrates the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 and reinforces the important concepts of

Accepted Answer

A)  variety, personalization, proportionality, and moderation. 
B)  meal planning, exchange lists, proportionality, and moderation. 
C)  meal planning, calorie counting, moderation, and exchange lists. 
D)  variety, healthful choices, proportionality, and food labels. 
A)  variety, personalization, proportionality, and moderation. 
B)  meal planning, exchange lists, proportionality, and moderation. 
C)  meal planning, calorie counting, moderation, and exchange lists. 
D)  variety, healthful choices, proportionality, and food labels.

Question 3

Which of the following was developed out of concern over the incidence of overnutrition among Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
B)  Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) 
C)  Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
D)  Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) 
A)  Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
B)  Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) 
C)  Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
D)  Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)

Question 4

The Daily Value for protein is not listed on most labels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If a serving of a food provides 15 percent or more of the DV, it is considered high in that nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is not a structure/function claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fiber maintains regularity. 
B)  The soluble fiber in beans can help you lower your cholesterol. 
C)  Calcium builds strong bones. 
D)  Antioxidants help support a healthy immune system. 
A)  Fiber maintains regularity. 
B)  The soluble fiber in beans can help you lower your cholesterol. 
C)  Calcium builds strong bones. 
D)  Antioxidants help support a healthy immune system.

Question 7

The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without likely harm in a group of individuals of a similar age is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). 
B)  Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A) . 
C)  Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). 
D)  Adequate Intake (AI). 
A)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). 
B)  Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A) . 
C)  Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). 
D)  Adequate Intake (AI).

Question 8

Define a functional food, and describe how both naturally occurring and packaged functional foods can be part of a healthy, well- balanced diet.

Accepted Answer

A functional food is a food that has a p

Question 9

According to MyPlate, which of the following foods would be considered low in nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonfat yogurt 
B)  fruit drinks 
C)  carrots 
D)  lean meat 
A)  nonfat yogurt 
B)  fruit drinks 
C)  carrots 
D)  lean meat

Question 10

Explain how a person can be obese and malnourished at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A person who is obese due to an excessiv

Question 11

Mixed dishes such as hamburgers and pizza a major sources of solid fats in the diets of Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A food label claims that the food is a "good source of vitamin C." This means that the food

Accepted Answer

A)  provides 10 to 19 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin C. 
B)  has vitamin C in it, but the amount is undetermined. 
C)  provides 50 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin C. 
D)  provides more than 20 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin C. 
A)  provides 10 to 19 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin C. 
B)  has vitamin C in it, but the amount is undetermined. 
C)  provides 50 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin C. 
D)  provides more than 20 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin C.

Question 13

The Daily Values listed on the food label are based on a 1,500- calorie diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following do not have Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)?

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  vitamins 
D)  fats 
A)  proteins 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  vitamins 
D)  fats

Question 15

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, what should be the daily sodium intake for a healthy person?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 2,200 mg 
B)  more than 2,600 mg 
C)  less than 2,300 mg 
D)  more than 2,300 mg 
A)  less than 2,200 mg 
B)  more than 2,600 mg 
C)  less than 2,300 mg 
D)  more than 2,300 mg

Question 16

List some strategies that you can use to control your portion sizes at home, when eating out, and when shopping.

Accepted Answer

At home, measure food to develop an "eye

Question 17

The AMDRs are ranges set for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following pieces of information is not required on a standard food label?

Accepted Answer

A)  a nutrient content claim 
B)  the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor 
C)  the net weight of the food 
D)  a list of ingredients in the food 
A)  a nutrient content claim 
B)  the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor 
C)  the net weight of the food 
D)  a list of ingredients in the food

Question 19

For any given age group and gender, active people have a higher need for calories each day compared to sedentary people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a MyPlate tip for making food choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Go lean with protein. 
B)  Move away from milk. 
C)  Make half your grains whole. 
D)  Vary your veggies. 
A)  Go lean with protein. 
B)  Move away from milk. 
C)  Make half your grains whole. 
D)  Vary your veggies.

If one cup of reduced- fat milk provides 8 percent of your Daily Value for fat, this means that

MyPlate is a food guidance system that illustrates the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 and reinforces the important concepts of

Which of the following was developed out of concern over the incidence of overnutrition among Americans?

The Daily Value for protein is not listed on most labels.

If a serving of a food provides 15 percent or more of the DV, it is considered high in that nutrient.

Which of the following statements is not a structure/function claim?

The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without likely harm in a group of individuals of a similar age is the

Define a functional food, and describe how both naturally occurring and packaged functional foods can be part of a healthy, well- balanced diet.

According to MyPlate, which of the following foods would be considered low in nutrient density?

Explain how a person can be obese and malnourished at the same time.

Mixed dishes such as hamburgers and pizza a major sources of solid fats in the diets of Americans.

A food label claims that the food is a "good source of vitamin C." This means that the food

The Daily Values listed on the food label are based on a 1,500- calorie diet.

Which of the following do not have Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)?

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, what should be the daily sodium intake for a healthy person?

List some strategies that you can use to control your portion sizes at home, when eating out, and when shopping.

The AMDRs are ranges set for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Which of the following pieces of information is not required on a standard food label?

For any given age group and gender, active people have a higher need for calories each day compared to sedentary people.

Which of the following is not a MyPlate tip for making food choices?

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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

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Exam 2: Tools for Healthy Eating

If one cup of reduced- fat milk provides 8 percent of your Daily Value for fat, this means that

MyPlate is a food guidance system that illustrates the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 and reinforces the important concepts of

Which of the following was developed out of concern over the incidence of overnutrition among Americans?

The Daily Value for protein is not listed on most labels.

If a serving of a food provides 15 percent or more of the DV, it is considered high in that nutrient.

Which of the following statements is not a structure/function claim?

The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without likely harm in a group of individuals of a similar age is the

Define a functional food, and describe how both naturally occurring and packaged functional foods can be part of a healthy, well- balanced diet.

According to MyPlate, which of the following foods would be considered low in nutrient density?

Explain how a person can be obese and malnourished at the same time.

Mixed dishes such as hamburgers and pizza a major sources of solid fats in the diets of Americans.

A food label claims that the food is a "good source of vitamin C." This means that the food

The Daily Values listed on the food label are based on a 1,500- calorie diet.

Which of the following do not have Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)?

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, what should be the daily sodium intake for a healthy person?

List some strategies that you can use to control your portion sizes at home, when eating out, and when shopping.

The AMDRs are ranges set for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Which of the following pieces of information is not required on a standard food label?

For any given age group and gender, active people have a higher need for calories each day compared to sedentary people.

Which of the following is not a MyPlate tip for making food choices?

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