Question 1

The Recommended Daily Allowances are  dietary intake standards for the U.S. and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The _____ for a particular nutrient is the daily dietary intake level considered sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals (about 97%) of the same gender who are in a particular stage of life.

Accepted Answer

A) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
B) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) 
C) Adequate Intake (AI) 
D) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A)  
A) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
B) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) 
C) Adequate Intake (AI) 
D) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A)

Question 3

If one serving of cereal provides 67% of an “average” person’s DV for vitamin C, how much vitamin C does one serving of cereal contain?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 mg 
B) 30 mg 
C) 40 mg 
D) 50 mg 
A) 20 mg 
B) 30 mg 
C) 40 mg 
D) 50 mg

Question 4

Serving sizes are included on the Nutrition Facts panel so that nutrient contents of similar foods can be compared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not true about diet records?

Accepted Answer

A) Food portion sizes must be estimated using standard household measurements (such as tablespoons or cups) or weighed prior to consumption 
B) Food records may be conducted by medical professionals or as self-assessments 
C) A food record's accuracy depends on the individual's memory 
D) Food records should be kept for 3 days, one which should be a weekend day 
A) Food portion sizes must be estimated using standard household measurements (such as tablespoons or cups) or weighed prior to consumption 
B) Food records may be conducted by medical professionals or as self-assessments 
C) A food record's accuracy depends on the individual's memory 
D) Food records should be kept for 3 days, one which should be a weekend day

Question 6

Overconsumption of a nutrient resulting in dangerous effects is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) overload. 
B) obesity. 
C) nutritional excess. 
D) nutritional toxicity. 
A) overload. 
B) obesity. 
C) nutritional excess. 
D) nutritional toxicity.

Question 7

A measurement, such as in blood or urine, that reflects a nutrient’s function is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) an anthropometric marker. 
B) a biological marker. 
C) a clinical marker. 
D) a physical marker. 
A) an anthropometric marker. 
B) a biological marker. 
C) a clinical marker. 
D) a physical marker.

Question 8

Which method of assessing dietary intake is  most accurate and requires food and beverages to be recorded as they are consumed?

Accepted Answer

A) diet record 
B) 24-hour recall 
C) diet history 
D) food frequency questionnaire 
A) diet record 
B) 24-hour recall 
C) diet history 
D) food frequency questionnaire

Question 9

_____ are meant to be used as nutrient intake goals for individuals, because they were based on experimentally documented intake levels of a nutrient that seemed to maintain adequate nutritional status in healthy people.

Accepted Answer

A) Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) 
B) Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) 
C) Adequate Intakes (AIs) 
D) Estimated Energy Requirements (EERs) 
A) Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) 
B) Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) 
C) Adequate Intakes (AIs) 
D) Estimated Energy Requirements (EERs)

Question 10

A company name and address is mandatory for all food labels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The RDAs are derived from AIs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Baked chicken is more nutrient dense than fried chicken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mrs. Jones is recovering from gastric bypass surgery, and as a result has become deficient in a number of nutrients. Which type of malnutrition is Mrs. Jones experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A) Primary 
B) Secondary 
C) Post-surgical 
D) Multiple state 
A) Primary 
B) Secondary 
C) Post-surgical 
D) Multiple state

Question 14

When scientific evidence was insufficient to establish an EAR and thus accurately set an RDA, the DRI committee derived  a(n) _____ instead.

Accepted Answer

A) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
B) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) 
C) Adequate Intake (AI) 
D) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A)  
A) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
B) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) 
C) Adequate Intake (AI) 
D) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A)

Question 15

Suppose you are a registered dietitian working for a food manufacturer. By law the label that you are working on for a new product must include the:

Accepted Answer

A) product picture. 
B) product name and place of business. 
C) product net weight and ingredient content. 
D) a and b 
E) b and c 
A) product picture. 
B) product name and place of business. 
C) product net weight and ingredient content. 
D) a and b 
E) b and c

Question 16

The ChooseMyPlate.gov website allows visitors to access personalized dietary recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The _______________ is the lowest intake level of a nutrient that supports basic physiological functions.

Accepted Answer

nutrient r

Question 18

Dairy products are significant sources of calcium, potassium, vitamins, and protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If intake of a nutrient is between the EAR and the RDA, then it:

Accepted Answer

A) could be reduced. 
B) should probably be increased. 
C) is adequate. 
D) is more than adequate. 
A) could be reduced. 
B) should probably be increased. 
C) is adequate. 
D) is more than adequate.

Question 20

A nutrienis ____is the amount of a nutrient that must be consumed to prevent deficiencies; it is determined by a person’s nutritional needs based on a host of factors such as sex, age, physical activity, and genetics.

Accepted Answer

A) status 
B) requirement 
C) adequacy 
D) intake 
A) status 
B) requirement 
C) adequacy 
D) intake

The Recommended Daily Allowances are dietary intake standards for the U.S. and Canada.

The _____ for a particular nutrient is the daily dietary intake level considered sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals (about 97%) of the same gender who are in a particular stage of life.

If one serving of cereal provides 67% of an “average” person’s DV for vitamin C, how much vitamin C does one serving of cereal contain?

Serving sizes are included on the Nutrition Facts panel so that nutrient contents of similar foods can be compared.

Which of the following is not true about diet records?

Overconsumption of a nutrient resulting in dangerous effects is termed:

A measurement, such as in blood or urine, that reflects a nutrient’s function is termed:

Which method of assessing dietary intake is most accurate and requires food and beverages to be recorded as they are consumed?

_____ are meant to be used as nutrient intake goals for individuals, because they were based on experimentally documented intake levels of a nutrient that seemed to maintain adequate nutritional status in healthy people.

A company name and address is mandatory for all food labels.

The RDAs are derived from AIs.

Baked chicken is more nutrient dense than fried chicken.

Mrs. Jones is recovering from gastric bypass surgery, and as a result has become deficient in a number of nutrients. Which type of malnutrition is Mrs. Jones experiencing?

When scientific evidence was insufficient to establish an EAR and thus accurately set an RDA, the DRI committee derived a(n) _____ instead.

Suppose you are a registered dietitian working for a food manufacturer. By law the label that you are working on for a new product must include the:

The ChooseMyPlate.gov website allows visitors to access personalized dietary recommendations.

The _______________ is the lowest intake level of a nutrient that supports basic physiological functions.

Dairy products are significant sources of calcium, potassium, vitamins, and protein.

If intake of a nutrient is between the EAR and the RDA, then it:

A nutrienis ____is the amount of a nutrient that must be consumed to prevent deficiencies; it is determined by a person’s nutritional needs based on a host of factors such as sex, age, physical activity, and genetics.

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

The Recommended Daily Allowances are dietary intake standards for the U.S. and Canada.

The _____ for a particular nutrient is the daily dietary intake level considered sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals (about 97%) of the same gender who are in a particular stage of life.

If one serving of cereal provides 67% of an “average” person’s DV for vitamin C, how much vitamin C does one serving of cereal contain?

Serving sizes are included on the Nutrition Facts panel so that nutrient contents of similar foods can be compared.

Which of the following is not true about diet records?

Overconsumption of a nutrient resulting in dangerous effects is termed:

A measurement, such as in blood or urine, that reflects a nutrient’s function is termed:

Which method of assessing dietary intake is most accurate and requires food and beverages to be recorded as they are consumed?

_____ are meant to be used as nutrient intake goals for individuals, because they were based on experimentally documented intake levels of a nutrient that seemed to maintain adequate nutritional status in healthy people.

A company name and address is mandatory for all food labels.

The RDAs are derived from AIs.

Baked chicken is more nutrient dense than fried chicken.

Mrs. Jones is recovering from gastric bypass surgery, and as a result has become deficient in a number of nutrients. Which type of malnutrition is Mrs. Jones experiencing?

When scientific evidence was insufficient to establish an EAR and thus accurately set an RDA, the DRI committee derived a(n) _____ instead.

Suppose you are a registered dietitian working for a food manufacturer. By law the label that you are working on for a new product must include the:

The ChooseMyPlate.gov website allows visitors to access personalized dietary recommendations.

The _______________ is the lowest intake level of a nutrient that supports basic physiological functions.

Dairy products are significant sources of calcium, potassium, vitamins, and protein.

If intake of a nutrient is between the EAR and the RDA, then it:

A nutrienis ____is the amount of a nutrient that must be consumed to prevent deficiencies; it is determined by a person’s nutritional needs based on a host of factors such as sex, age, physical activity, and genetics.

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