Question 1

How often are Healthy People documents published?

Accepted Answer

A) Every year 
B) Every 3 years 
C) Every 5 years 
D) Every 10 years 
A) Every year 
B) Every 3 years 
C) Every 5 years 
D) Every 10 years D

Question 2

Height and weight are examples of which type of measurements?

Accepted Answer

A) Anthropometric 
B) Biochemical 
C) Clinical 
D) Dietary 
A) Anthropometric 
B) Biochemical 
C) Clinical 
D) Dietary A

Question 3

How often are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans revised?

Accepted Answer

A) Every year 
B) Every 3 years 
C) Every 5 years 
D) Every 10 years 
A) Every year 
B) Every 3 years 
C) Every 5 years 
D) Every 10 years C

Question 4

Discuss the overarching goals of 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the four groups of “key recommendations” that are included.

Accepted Answer

The two major broad goals of the 2010 Di

Question 5

Taking megasupplements of essential vitamins is vital for maintaining health and adequate nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why are biochemical measurements particularly powerful when diagnosing nutrient deficiencies or excesses as compared to anthropometric measurements?

Accepted Answer

Biochemical measurements can help diagno

Question 7

Which one of the following food items is the most nutrient dense?

Accepted Answer

A) Fresh peaches 
B) Canned peaches in syrup 
C) Peach pie 
D) Peach preserves 
A) Fresh peaches 
B) Canned peaches in syrup 
C) Peach pie 
D) Peach preserves

Question 8

A female college student who weighs 110 lbs would weigh  _____ kilograms.

Accepted Answer

A) 43 
B) 45 
C) 50 
D) 55 
A) 43 
B) 45 
C) 50 
D) 55

Question 9

When did the USDA begin publishing nutritional recommendations for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) 1849 
B) 1894 
C) 1943 
D) 1961 
A) 1849 
B) 1894 
C) 1943 
D) 1961

Question 10

A claim that can legally be included on a food’s packaging to describe a specific, scientifically supported health benefit is called a _____ claim.

Accepted Answer

A) nutrient content 
B) health benefit 
C) regular health 
D) qualified health 
A) nutrient content 
B) health benefit 
C) regular health 
D) qualified health

Question 11

Grains are the foundation of MyPlate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An estimate of your ______the proportions of lean tissue, body fat, water, and mineral (bone) mass, can help determine your nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

A) body weight 
B) body height 
C) body composition 
D) body mass index 
A) body weight 
B) body height 
C) body composition 
D) body mass index

Question 13

Which agency established the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for macronutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A)  
B) Institute of Medicine (IOM) 
C) Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
D) Health and Human Services Organization (HHSO) 
A) United States Department of Agriculture (USD
A)  
B) Institute of Medicine (IOM) 
C) Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
D) Health and Human Services Organization (HHSO)

Question 14

Based on a reference diet of 2,000 Calories, what percentage of the daily value (%DV) for carbohydrate is provided by a 1-cup serving of macaroni and cheese that contains 60 grams of carbohydrate per serving?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 15 
C) 17 
D) 20 
A) 12 
B) 15 
C) 17 
D) 20

Question 15

For questions refer to the Bran Flakes with Raisins Nutrition Facts label.
  
-If you ate a large bowl (~1.5 cups) oFlakes with Raisins cereal, how many Calories did you consume from the cereal (nothe milk)?

Accepted Answer

A) 190 Calories 
B) 270 Calories 
C) 285 Calories 
D) 380 Calories 
A) 190 Calories 
B) 270 Calories 
C) 285 Calories 
D) 380 Calories

Question 16

If the results of a nutritional analysis revealed an inadequate intake of calcium, vitamin D, and protein, increased intakes of which one of the following food groups, by itself, could help correct this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Grains 
B) Protein foods 
C) Dairy 
D) Vegetables 
A) Grains 
B) Protein foods 
C) Dairy 
D) Vegetables

Question 17

What the key elements of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

There are four basic themes of the MyPla

Question 18

The EAR and UL are used to examine the likelihood of dietary excess and adequacy, respectively

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services developed a set of overall health objectives for the nation. What is this document called?

Accepted Answer

A) Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 
B) Healthy People 2020 
C) Healthy Nation 2020 
D) Surgeon General's Report 2010 
A) Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 
B) Healthy People 2020 
C) Healthy Nation 2020 
D) Surgeon General's Report 2010

Question 20

_____ are statements concerning less well-established health benefits that have been ascribed to a particular food or food component.

Accepted Answer

A) Regular health claims 
B) Qualified health claims 
C) Nutrient content claims 
D) Nutritional benefit claims 
A) Regular health claims 
B) Qualified health claims 
C) Nutrient content claims 
D) Nutritional benefit claims

How often are Healthy People documents published?

Height and weight are examples of which type of measurements?

How often are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans revised?

Discuss the overarching goals of 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the four groups of “key recommendations” that are included.

Taking megasupplements of essential vitamins is vital for maintaining health and adequate nutritional status.

Why are biochemical measurements particularly powerful when diagnosing nutrient deficiencies or excesses as compared to anthropometric measurements?

Which one of the following food items is the most nutrient dense?

A female college student who weighs 110 lbs would weigh _____ kilograms.

When did the USDA begin publishing nutritional recommendations for Americans?

A claim that can legally be included on a food’s packaging to describe a specific, scientifically supported health benefit is called a _____ claim.

Grains are the foundation of MyPlate.

An estimate of your ______the proportions of lean tissue, body fat, water, and mineral (bone) mass, can help determine your nutritional status.

Which agency established the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for macronutrients?

Based on a reference diet of 2,000 Calories, what percentage of the daily value (%DV) for carbohydrate is provided by a 1-cup serving of macaroni and cheese that contains 60 grams of carbohydrate per serving?

For questions refer to the Bran Flakes with Raisins Nutrition Facts label. -If you ate a large bowl (~1.5 cups) oFlakes with Raisins cereal, how many Calories did you consume from the cereal (nothe milk)?

If the results of a nutritional analysis revealed an inadequate intake of calcium, vitamin D, and protein, increased intakes of which one of the following food groups, by itself, could help correct this situation?

What the key elements of MyPlate?

The EAR and UL are used to examine the likelihood of dietary excess and adequacy, respectively

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services developed a set of overall health objectives for the nation. What is this document called?

_____ are statements concerning less well-established health benefits that have been ascribed to a particular food or food component.

The Science of Nutrition

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

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Exam 2: Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

How often are Healthy People documents published?

Height and weight are examples of which type of measurements?

How often are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans revised?

Discuss the overarching goals of 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the four groups of “key recommendations” that are included.

Taking megasupplements of essential vitamins is vital for maintaining health and adequate nutritional status.

Why are biochemical measurements particularly powerful when diagnosing nutrient deficiencies or excesses as compared to anthropometric measurements?

Which one of the following food items is the most nutrient dense?

A female college student who weighs 110 lbs would weigh _____ kilograms.

When did the USDA begin publishing nutritional recommendations for Americans?

A claim that can legally be included on a food’s packaging to describe a specific, scientifically supported health benefit is called a _____ claim.

Grains are the foundation of MyPlate.

An estimate of your ______the proportions of lean tissue, body fat, water, and mineral (bone) mass, can help determine your nutritional status.

Which agency established the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for macronutrients?

Based on a reference diet of 2,000 Calories, what percentage of the daily value (%DV) for carbohydrate is provided by a 1-cup serving of macaroni and cheese that contains 60 grams of carbohydrate per serving?

For questions refer to the Bran Flakes with Raisins Nutrition Facts label. -If you ate a large bowl (~1.5 cups) oFlakes with Raisins cereal, how many Calories did you consume from the cereal (nothe milk)?

If the results of a nutritional analysis revealed an inadequate intake of calcium, vitamin D, and protein, increased intakes of which one of the following food groups, by itself, could help correct this situation?

What the key elements of MyPlate?

The EAR and UL are used to examine the likelihood of dietary excess and adequacy, respectively

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services developed a set of overall health objectives for the nation. What is this document called?

_____ are statements concerning less well-established health benefits that have been ascribed to a particular food or food component.

The Science of Nutrition

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

Filters