Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes Estimated Energy Requirements EER)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides a generous amount of Calories for healthy individuals to consume each day. 
B)  The UL for energy is set at 2, 000 Calories per day. 
C)  Small amounts of excessive energy consumed daily are of little significance to the body. 
D)  The value is predicted to maintain body weight for healthy adults. 
A)  It provides a generous amount of Calories for healthy individuals to consume each day. 
B)  The UL for energy is set at 2, 000 Calories per day. 
C)  Small amounts of excessive energy consumed daily are of little significance to the body. 
D)  The value is predicted to maintain body weight for healthy adults.

Question 2

The absence of a tolerable upper intake level UL) for a nutrient implies that it is safe to consume in any amount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the name for the type of fat in butter, milk, and other dairy products that has shown some healthful biological activity in animal studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  omega 12 fatty acid 
B)  essential fatty acid 
C)  miso fatty acid 
D)  conjugated linoleic acid 
A)  omega 12 fatty acid 
B)  essential fatty acid 
C)  miso fatty acid 
D)  conjugated linoleic acid

Question 4

Which of the following is the name for a fermented liquid yogurt beverage?

Accepted Answer

A)  keratin 
B)  kelphate 
C)  kale 
D)  kefir 
A)  keratin 
B)  kelphate 
C)  kale 
D)  kefir

Question 5

List the food groups in Canada's Food Guide and give an example of a nutrient-dense food from each group.

Accepted Answer

Vegetables and Fruit: broccoli

Question 6

The %DV for calcium on food labels in Canada is 1,100 mg. One cup 250 mL) of 2% milk contains about 300 mg of calcium. What is the %DV for this one cup of milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  23% 
C)  25% 
D)  27% 
A)  20% 
B)  23% 
C)  25% 
D)  27%

Question 7

The appropriate Daily Values for fat, saturated, and trans fatty acids, carbohydrates, fibre, sodium, and potassium are based on the Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes DRI) report for a diet of how many kilocalories?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,500 
B)  2,000 
C)  2,200 
D)  2,500 
A)  1,500 
B)  2,000 
C)  2,200 
D)  2,500

Question 8

Which of the following is a key nutrient or other food component typically found in vegetables and fruits?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B12 
B)  trans fats 
C)  fibre 
D)  proteins 
A)  vitamin B12 
B)  trans fats 
C)  fibre 
D)  proteins

Question 9

Which of the following classes of lipids must be listed on food labels in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  monounsaturated fat 
B)  omega-3 fats 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  polyunsaturated fat 
A)  monounsaturated fat 
B)  omega-3 fats 
C)  cholesterol 
D)  polyunsaturated fat

Question 10

What is the term used for studies that measure the body's intake and excretion of a nutrient to find out how much intake is required to balance excretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  intake study 
B)  excretion study 
C)  balance study 
D)  requirement study 
A)  intake study 
B)  excretion study 
C)  balance study 
D)  requirement study

Question 11

According to The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults-18-64 years, how much exercise is recommended for adults to maintain a healthy body?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 minutes every day 
B)  30 minutes alternating days 
C)  60 minutes a day 
D)  150 minutes weekly 
A)  20 minutes every day 
B)  30 minutes alternating days 
C)  60 minutes a day 
D)  150 minutes weekly

Question 12

Which of the following foods is a source of lycopene?

Accepted Answer

A)  garlic 
B)  watermelon 
C)  peanuts 
D)  red wine 
A)  garlic 
B)  watermelon 
C)  peanuts 
D)  red wine

Question 13

What is the name given to the type of diet planning tool that sorts foods into groups based on their nutrient content?

Accepted Answer

A)  exchange system 
B)  food group plan 
C)  controlled Calorie allowance 
D)  discretionary allowance pattern 
A)  exchange system 
B)  food group plan 
C)  controlled Calorie allowance 
D)  discretionary allowance pattern

Question 14

According to Canada's Food Guide, a daily serving of dark green vegetables is recommended in order to meet the intake requirements for which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  folate 
D)  iron 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  folate 
D)  iron

Question 15

Which of the following statements about Daily Values DV) is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are based on nutrient recommendations for a 3,000-Calorie diet. 
B)  They are the best way to compare the nutritional content of packaged foods. 
C)  They are required on Canadian food labels and restaurant menus. 
D)  They are useful as nutrient intake goals for all adults. 
A)  They are based on nutrient recommendations for a 3,000-Calorie diet. 
B)  They are the best way to compare the nutritional content of packaged foods. 
C)  They are required on Canadian food labels and restaurant menus. 
D)  They are useful as nutrient intake goals for all adults.

Question 16

Which of the following nutrient supplements does Canada's Food Guide recommend daily for healthy adults over the age of 50 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  folic acid 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  calcium 
A)  iron 
B)  folic acid 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  calcium

Question 17

Which of the following standards establishes population-wide average requirements used by nutrition policymakers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily Values DV) 
B)  Recommended Dietary Allowances RD
A)  
C)  Recommended Daily Allowances RD
A)  
D)  Estimated Average Requirements EAR) 
A)  Daily Values DV) 
B)  Recommended Dietary Allowances RD
A)  
C)  Recommended Daily Allowances RD
A)  
D)  Estimated Average Requirements EAR)

Question 18

What does the absence of a tolerable upper intake level UL) for a specific nutrient indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  All food sources contain acceptable levels of the nutrient. 
B)  Insufficient data exist to establish a value for the nutrient. 
C)  Caution is only required when consuming supplements of the nutrient. 
D)  It is safe to consume in the nutrient in any amount. 
A)  All food sources contain acceptable levels of the nutrient. 
B)  Insufficient data exist to establish a value for the nutrient. 
C)  Caution is only required when consuming supplements of the nutrient. 
D)  It is safe to consume in the nutrient in any amount.

Question 19

A diet-related health claim on a food label is acceptable for which of the following health conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes 
B)  food allergy 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  celiac disease 
A)  diabetes 
B)  food allergy 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  celiac disease

Question 20

Which of the following phytochemicals is contained in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, teas, and red wine?

Accepted Answer

A)  lignans 
B)  flavonoids 
C)  lutein 
D)  carotenoids 
A)  lignans 
B)  flavonoids 
C)  lutein 
D)  carotenoids

Which of the following statements best describes Estimated Energy Requirements EER)?

The absence of a tolerable upper intake level UL) for a nutrient implies that it is safe to consume in any amount.

What is the name for the type of fat in butter, milk, and other dairy products that has shown some healthful biological activity in animal studies?

Which of the following is the name for a fermented liquid yogurt beverage?

List the food groups in Canada's Food Guide and give an example of a nutrient-dense food from each group.

The %DV for calcium on food labels in Canada is 1,100 mg. One cup 250 mL) of 2% milk contains about 300 mg of calcium. What is the %DV for this one cup of milk?

The appropriate Daily Values for fat, saturated, and trans fatty acids, carbohydrates, fibre, sodium, and potassium are based on the Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes DRI) report for a diet of how many kilocalories?

Which of the following is a key nutrient or other food component typically found in vegetables and fruits?

Which of the following classes of lipids must be listed on food labels in Canada?

What is the term used for studies that measure the body's intake and excretion of a nutrient to find out how much intake is required to balance excretion?

According to The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults-18-64 years, how much exercise is recommended for adults to maintain a healthy body?

Which of the following foods is a source of lycopene?

What is the name given to the type of diet planning tool that sorts foods into groups based on their nutrient content?

According to Canada's Food Guide, a daily serving of dark green vegetables is recommended in order to meet the intake requirements for which of the following nutrients?

Which of the following statements about Daily Values DV) is the most accurate?

Which of the following nutrient supplements does Canada's Food Guide recommend daily for healthy adults over the age of 50 years?

Which of the following standards establishes population-wide average requirements used by nutrition policymakers?

What does the absence of a tolerable upper intake level UL) for a specific nutrient indicate?

A diet-related health claim on a food label is acceptable for which of the following health conditions?

Which of the following phytochemicals is contained in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, teas, and red wine?

Food Choices and Human Health

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

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Exam 2: Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

Which of the following statements best describes Estimated Energy Requirements EER)?

The absence of a tolerable upper intake level UL) for a nutrient implies that it is safe to consume in any amount.

What is the name for the type of fat in butter, milk, and other dairy products that has shown some healthful biological activity in animal studies?

Which of the following is the name for a fermented liquid yogurt beverage?

List the food groups in Canada's Food Guide and give an example of a nutrient-dense food from each group.

The %DV for calcium on food labels in Canada is 1,100 mg. One cup 250 mL) of 2% milk contains about 300 mg of calcium. What is the %DV for this one cup of milk?

The appropriate Daily Values for fat, saturated, and trans fatty acids, carbohydrates, fibre, sodium, and potassium are based on the Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes DRI) report for a diet of how many kilocalories?

Which of the following is a key nutrient or other food component typically found in vegetables and fruits?

Which of the following classes of lipids must be listed on food labels in Canada?

What is the term used for studies that measure the body's intake and excretion of a nutrient to find out how much intake is required to balance excretion?

According to The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults-18-64 years, how much exercise is recommended for adults to maintain a healthy body?

Which of the following foods is a source of lycopene?

What is the name given to the type of diet planning tool that sorts foods into groups based on their nutrient content?

According to Canada's Food Guide, a daily serving of dark green vegetables is recommended in order to meet the intake requirements for which of the following nutrients?

Which of the following statements about Daily Values DV) is the most accurate?

Which of the following nutrient supplements does Canada's Food Guide recommend daily for healthy adults over the age of 50 years?

Which of the following standards establishes population-wide average requirements used by nutrition policymakers?

What does the absence of a tolerable upper intake level UL) for a specific nutrient indicate?

A diet-related health claim on a food label is acceptable for which of the following health conditions?

Which of the following phytochemicals is contained in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, teas, and red wine?

Food Choices and Human Health

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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