Question 1

Which of the following is not a key component of a basic nutritional assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anthropometrics 
B)  Biochemical tests 
C)  Clinical evaluation 
D)  Psychoanalysis 
A)  Anthropometrics 
B)  Biochemical tests 
C)  Clinical evaluation 
D)  Psychoanalysis

Question 2

EER refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a set of nutrient recommendations that includes RDAs, AIs, and ULs. 
B)  estimated calorie needs for the average person in a specific life stage. 
C)  a person's actual calorie needs, as measured by calorimetry. 
D)  the level of dietary intake of a nutrient that is likely to meet the needs of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and sex. 
A)  a set of nutrient recommendations that includes RDAs, AIs, and ULs. 
B)  estimated calorie needs for the average person in a specific life stage. 
C)  a person's actual calorie needs, as measured by calorimetry. 
D)  the level of dietary intake of a nutrient that is likely to meet the needs of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and sex.

Question 3

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Nutrient density

Accepted Answer

A) Planning food choices so that nutrient sources are not overconsumed 
B) Choosing foods from all the food groups and subgroups 
C) A food's nutrient content in relation to its energy contribution 
D) Choosing more nutrient-dense foods and fewer nutrient-poor foods 
E) A food's calorie content compared to the weight of the food 
A) Planning food choices so that nutrient sources are not overconsumed 
B) Choosing foods from all the food groups and subgroups 
C) A food's nutrient content in relation to its energy contribution 
D) Choosing more nutrient-dense foods and fewer nutrient-poor foods 
E) A food's calorie content compared to the weight of the food

Question 4

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-AI

Accepted Answer

A) Maximum daily chronic intake level that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects 
B) Nutrient intake level that appears to maintain nutritional health; set when insufficient research evidence is available to determine precise nutrient needs 
C) Estimate of energy needs based on weight, height, age, sex, and physical activity level 
D) Recommended nutrient intake that meets the needs of almost all healthy people of similar age and sex 
E) Used as a reference for expressing nutrient content on nutrition labels 
A) Maximum daily chronic intake level that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects 
B) Nutrient intake level that appears to maintain nutritional health; set when insufficient research evidence is available to determine precise nutrient needs 
C) Estimate of energy needs based on weight, height, age, sex, and physical activity level 
D) Recommended nutrient intake that meets the needs of almost all healthy people of similar age and sex 
E) Used as a reference for expressing nutrient content on nutrition labels

Question 5

Looking at the ingredients list on a jar of spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that olive oil is

Accepted Answer

A)  the second ingredient by alphabetical listing. 
B)  just one of the ingredients present in the sauce. 
C)  the second most abundant ingredient by weight. 
D)  the second most abundant ingredient by volume. 
A)  the second ingredient by alphabetical listing. 
B)  just one of the ingredients present in the sauce. 
C)  the second most abundant ingredient by weight. 
D)  the second most abundant ingredient by volume.

Question 6

According to MyPlate, food choices from the Grain Group should include

Accepted Answer

A)  an equal amount of whole grain and refined grain products. 
B)  at least half of the grain servings as whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta every day. 
C)  only whole grain products. 
D)  a serving of grain products at each meal. 
A)  an equal amount of whole grain and refined grain products. 
B)  at least half of the grain servings as whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta every day. 
C)  only whole grain products. 
D)  a serving of grain products at each meal.

Question 7

The RDAs for nutrients generally are

Accepted Answer

A)  the minimum amounts the average adult male requires. 
B)  more than twice the actual requirements. 
C)  designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population. 
D)  designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people. 
A)  the minimum amounts the average adult male requires. 
B)  more than twice the actual requirements. 
C)  designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population. 
D)  designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose a dietary pattern very low in total fat and cholesterol. 
B)  Balance the calories you eat with physical activity. 
C)  Choose a dietary pattern with plenty of animal products, including milk and meats. 
D)  Eat an abundance of saturated fats. 
A)  Choose a dietary pattern very low in total fat and cholesterol. 
B)  Balance the calories you eat with physical activity. 
C)  Choose a dietary pattern with plenty of animal products, including milk and meats. 
D)  Eat an abundance of saturated fats.

Question 9

Which statement best describes the healthful dietary principle of moderation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the same old thing. 
B)  Consume a variety of foods from MyPlate's five major food groups every day. 
C)  Pay attention to portion size and plan your entire day's dietary pattern so that you do not overconsume nutrient sources. 
D)  Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their calories. 
A)  Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the same old thing. 
B)  Consume a variety of foods from MyPlate's five major food groups every day. 
C)  Pay attention to portion size and plan your entire day's dietary pattern so that you do not overconsume nutrient sources. 
D)  Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their calories.

Question 10

By law, which of the following food items must display a Nutrition Facts panel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Box of granola bars 
B)  Navel oranges 
C)  Fresh catfish fillet 
D)  Fresh spinach 
A)  Box of granola bars 
B)  Navel oranges 
C)  Fresh catfish fillet 
D)  Fresh spinach

Question 11

Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat fruits and vegetables because we can get all the nutrients we need from these. 
B)  Do the best we can but take supplements to fill in the deficient areas. 
C)  Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs. 
D)  Eat only plant products because animal products are bad and generally filled with hormones for animal growth. 
A)  Eat fruits and vegetables because we can get all the nutrients we need from these. 
B)  Do the best we can but take supplements to fill in the deficient areas. 
C)  Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs. 
D)  Eat only plant products because animal products are bad and generally filled with hormones for animal growth.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The guide applies to infants. 
B)  Milk and meat are essential to good nutrition. 
C)  Variety is the key to the plan. 
D)  The guide does not permit use of fats, oils, and sweets. 
A)  The guide applies to infants. 
B)  Milk and meat are essential to good nutrition. 
C)  Variety is the key to the plan. 
D)  The guide does not permit use of fats, oils, and sweets.

Question 13

The Dietary Guidelines emphasize

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction of both total calories and physical activity. 
B)  reduction of total calories, sugar-sweetened beverages, saturated fat, and sodium. 
C)  increase in animal protein and refined grains. 
D)  increase in all types of dairy products. 
A)  reduction of both total calories and physical activity. 
B)  reduction of total calories, sugar-sweetened beverages, saturated fat, and sodium. 
C)  increase in animal protein and refined grains. 
D)  increase in all types of dairy products.

Question 14

The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of

Accepted Answer

A)  all persons except the very young and very old. 
B)  all persons except pregnant and lactating women. 
C)  nearly all healthy persons. 
D)  all persons, diseased and healthy. 
A)  all persons except the very young and very old. 
B)  all persons except pregnant and lactating women. 
C)  nearly all healthy persons. 
D)  all persons, diseased and healthy.

Question 15

Which government agency is responsible for regulating most U.S. food labeling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and Drug Administration 
B)  U.S. Department of Agriculture 
C)  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms 
D)  Center for Science in the Public Interest 
A)  Food and Drug Administration 
B)  U.S. Department of Agriculture 
C)  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms 
D)  Center for Science in the Public Interest

Question 16

Jeff, a world-class triathlete, visits a dietitian to obtain sports nutrition advice. During his visit, Jeff is asked to recall what he ate for the past 24 hours. Which part of a nutritional assessment is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biochemical evaluation 
B)  Dietary assessment 
C)  Clinical examination 
D)  Menu planning 
A)  Biochemical evaluation 
B)  Dietary assessment 
C)  Clinical examination 
D)  Menu planning

Question 17

According to MyPlate, eggs belong in the ________ group.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  dairy 
C)  grain 
D)  vegetable 
A)  protein 
B)  dairy 
C)  grain 
D)  vegetable

Question 18

Nutrient density can be defined as the amount of

Accepted Answer

A)  a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of calories in that serving. 
B)  a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of grams of protein. 
C)  calories in a food divided by the amount of calories needed in a day. 
D)  a nutrient in a serving of food divided by the amount of the nutrient needed for that day. 
A)  a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of calories in that serving. 
B)  a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of grams of protein. 
C)  calories in a food divided by the amount of calories needed in a day. 
D)  a nutrient in a serving of food divided by the amount of the nutrient needed for that day.

Question 19

Adequate Intakes (AI)

Accepted Answer

A)  are established for nutrients for which there is not enough information to set RDAs. 
B)  are established for carbohydrate, total fat, and dietary fiber. 
C)  represent minimum nutrient needs. 
D)  are established for all vitamins and minerals. 
A)  are established for nutrients for which there is not enough information to set RDAs. 
B)  are established for carbohydrate, total fat, and dietary fiber. 
C)  represent minimum nutrient needs. 
D)  are established for all vitamins and minerals.

Question 20

Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing or peanut butter is about the size of

Accepted Answer

A)  a yo-yo. 
B)  a baseball. 
C)  a tennis ball. 
D)  2 dice. 
A)  a yo-yo. 
B)  a baseball. 
C)  a tennis ball. 
D)  2 dice.

Which of the following is not a key component of a basic nutritional assessment?

EER refers to

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Nutrient density

Match the following with the descriptions below. -AI

Looking at the ingredients list on a jar of spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that olive oil is

According to MyPlate, food choices from the Grain Group should include

The RDAs for nutrients generally are

Which of the following statements is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Which statement best describes the healthful dietary principle of moderation?

By law, which of the following food items must display a Nutrition Facts panel?

Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?

The Dietary Guidelines emphasize

The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of

Which government agency is responsible for regulating most U.S. food labeling?

Jeff, a world-class triathlete, visits a dietitian to obtain sports nutrition advice. During his visit, Jeff is asked to recall what he ate for the past 24 hours. Which part of a nutritional assessment is this?

According to MyPlate, eggs belong in the ________ group.

Nutrient density can be defined as the amount of

Adequate Intakes (AI)

Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing or peanut butter is about the size of

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Exam 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

Which of the following is not a key component of a basic nutritional assessment?

EER refers to

Match the following with the descriptions below. -Nutrient density

Match the following with the descriptions below. -AI

Looking at the ingredients list on a jar of spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that olive oil is

According to MyPlate, food choices from the Grain Group should include

The RDAs for nutrients generally are

Which of the following statements is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Which statement best describes the healthful dietary principle of moderation?

By law, which of the following food items must display a Nutrition Facts panel?

Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?

The Dietary Guidelines emphasize

The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of

Which government agency is responsible for regulating most U.S. food labeling?

Jeff, a world-class triathlete, visits a dietitian to obtain sports nutrition advice. During his visit, Jeff is asked to recall what he ate for the past 24 hours. Which part of a nutritional assessment is this?

According to MyPlate, eggs belong in the ________ group.

Nutrient density can be defined as the amount of

Adequate Intakes (AI)

Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing or peanut butter is about the size of

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Global Nutrition

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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