Question 1

What is the difference between the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) and the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?

Accepted Answer

The EAR is the average daily intake of a

Question 2

A food guidance system released by the USDA that depicts five food groups using the familiar mealtime visual of a place setting is called

Accepted Answer

A)  MyPlate. 
B)  the DASH diet. 
C)  the Food Circle. 
D)  MyPyramid. 
A)  MyPlate. 
B)  the DASH diet. 
C)  the Food Circle. 
D)  MyPyramid.

Question 3

The three types of claims on food products are nutrient content claims, health claims, and structure/function claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The foundation of your diet should be calorie- rich foods with little solid fats and added sugars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Compounds in plant foods that have been shown to reduce the risk of certain diseases are called zoochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Nutrient density refers to the amount of nutrients a food contains in relationship to the number of calories it contains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Provide the full name and abbreviations for each of the five reference values of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).

Accepted Answer

The five reference values are Estimated

Question 8

A claim that links dietary fat and cancer is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  health claim based on authoritative statements. 
B)  qualified health claim. 
C)  authorized health claim. 
D)  nutrient content claim. 
A)  health claim based on authoritative statements. 
B)  qualified health claim. 
C)  authorized health claim. 
D)  nutrient content claim.

Question 9

The substances in active cultures in fermented dairy products (such as yogurt) that may support intestinal health are antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Having a diet made of many different foods is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  moderate diet. 
B)  balanced diet. 
C)  varied diet. 
D)  paleo diet. 
A)  moderate diet. 
B)  balanced diet. 
C)  varied diet. 
D)  paleo diet.

Question 11

Eating breakfast provides more energy throughout the day and results in the consumption of fewer calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The DRIs are listed on the Nutrition Facts panel to help consumers make wise choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A qualified health claim is less well established than an authorized health claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 97 to 98 percent of the individuals in a similar group is called the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

A food labeled "low in calories" has fewer calories than a food labeled "reduced calories."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The measure of nutrients per calorie is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  proportionality. 
B)  nutrient density. 
C)  a food guidance system. 
D)  energy density. 
A)  proportionality. 
B)  nutrient density. 
C)  a food guidance system. 
D)  energy density.

Question 17

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 called the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Fat should comprise 25 to 35 percent of your daily intake of calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  3.5 
B)  1 
C)  2.5 
D)  4 
A)  3.5 
B)  1 
C)  2.5 
D)  4

Question 20

Which of the following is not the preferred way of preparing meat and poultry?

Accepted Answer

A)  grilling 
B)  frying 
C)  baking 
D)  broiling 
A)  grilling 
B)  frying 
C)  baking 
D)  broiling

What is the difference between the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) and the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?

A food guidance system released by the USDA that depicts five food groups using the familiar mealtime visual of a place setting is called

The three types of claims on food products are nutrient content claims, health claims, and structure/function claims.

The foundation of your diet should be calorie- rich foods with little solid fats and added sugars.

Compounds in plant foods that have been shown to reduce the risk of certain diseases are called zoochemicals.

Nutrient density refers to the amount of nutrients a food contains in relationship to the number of calories it contains.

Provide the full name and abbreviations for each of the five reference values of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).

A claim that links dietary fat and cancer is a(n)

The substances in active cultures in fermented dairy products (such as yogurt) that may support intestinal health are antibiotics.

Having a diet made of many different foods is known as a

Eating breakfast provides more energy throughout the day and results in the consumption of fewer calories.

The DRIs are listed on the Nutrition Facts panel to help consumers make wise choices.

A qualified health claim is less well established than an authorized health claim.

The average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 97 to 98 percent of the individuals in a similar group is called the

A food labeled "low in calories" has fewer calories than a food labeled "reduced calories."

The measure of nutrients per calorie is known as

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 called the

Fat should comprise 25 to 35 percent of your daily intake of calories.

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

Which of the following is not the preferred way of preparing meat and poultry?

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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What is the difference between the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) and the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?

A food guidance system released by the USDA that depicts five food groups using the familiar mealtime visual of a place setting is called

The three types of claims on food products are nutrient content claims, health claims, and structure/function claims.

The foundation of your diet should be calorie- rich foods with little solid fats and added sugars.

Compounds in plant foods that have been shown to reduce the risk of certain diseases are called zoochemicals.

Nutrient density refers to the amount of nutrients a food contains in relationship to the number of calories it contains.

Provide the full name and abbreviations for each of the five reference values of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).

A claim that links dietary fat and cancer is a(n)

The substances in active cultures in fermented dairy products (such as yogurt) that may support intestinal health are antibiotics.

Having a diet made of many different foods is known as a

Eating breakfast provides more energy throughout the day and results in the consumption of fewer calories.

The DRIs are listed on the Nutrition Facts panel to help consumers make wise choices.

A qualified health claim is less well established than an authorized health claim.

The average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 97 to 98 percent of the individuals in a similar group is called the

A food labeled "low in calories" has fewer calories than a food labeled "reduced calories."

The measure of nutrients per calorie is known as

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 called the

Fat should comprise 25 to 35 percent of your daily intake of calories.

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

Which of the following is not the preferred way of preparing meat and poultry?

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