Question 1

Which type of study measures 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 C

Question 2

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% D

Question 3

Explain how the Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) are established.

Accepted Answer

Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) are set at the average energy intake level predicted to maintain body weight for an individual of a particular age, gender, height, weight, and physical activity level consistent with good health. The values are not generous; they reflect a balancing act to consume enough food to support health and life but not too much energy to cause unhealthy weight gain that can lead to associated diseases.

Question 4

Which term refers to 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

Which source of phytochemicals is the best and safest for consumers?

Accepted Answer

A) supplements 
B) herbal remedies 
C) whole foods 
D) organic foods 
A) supplements 
B) herbal remedies 
C) whole foods 
D) organic foods

Question 6

Which phytochemical has been attributed to lower rates of osteoporosis and heart disease in Asian people living in Asia?

Accepted Answer

A) phytoestrogen 
B) carotenoid 
C) flavonoid 
D) lycopene 
A) phytoestrogen 
B) carotenoid 
C) flavonoid 
D) lycopene

Question 7

You are speaking to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. Which point would you emphasize during your presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) understanding that the %DV are based on a 3,000-Calorie diet 
B) using the grams on the labels to calculate percentages for Daily Values 
C) comparing the number of food additives in a product 
D) understanding the descriptor terms used on food labels 
A) understanding that the %DV are based on a 3,000-Calorie diet 
B) using the grams on the labels to calculate percentages for Daily Values 
C) comparing the number of food additives in a product 
D) understanding the descriptor terms used on food labels

Question 8

Which statement 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 9

According to Canada's Food Guide, which of the following food items should fill half of your plate at meals?

Accepted Answer

A) whole wheat pasta 
B) tofu and nuts 
C) mixed peas and carrots 
D) wild rice 
A) whole wheat pasta 
B) tofu and nuts 
C) mixed peas and carrots 
D) wild rice

Question 10

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 11

What is the name of the phytochemical contained in black-eyed peas, grapes, lentils, and wine that may inhibit carcinogen activation and cancer promotion?

Accepted Answer

A) organosulphur compounds 
B) indoles 
C) tannins 
D) phytic acid 
A) organosulphur compounds 
B) indoles 
C) tannins 
D) phytic acid

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) 1,500-1,800 
B) 1,800-2,000 
C) 2,200-2,800 
D) 2,800-3,000 
A) 1,500-1,800 
B) 1,800-2,000 
C) 2,200-2,800 
D) 2,800-3,000

Question 13

Which class of lipids must be listed on food labels in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) monounsaturated fat 
B) omega-3 fat 
C) saturated fat 
D) polyunsaturated fat 
A) monounsaturated fat 
B) omega-3 fat 
C) saturated fat 
D) polyunsaturated fat

Question 14

According to the comprehensive summary of Canada's Food Guide tools and resources, which of the following processed foods may be considered part of a healthy eating pattern?

Accepted Answer

A) unpasteurized milk 
B) fruit flavoured soda pop 
C) frozen vegetables 
D) dill pickles 
A) unpasteurized milk 
B) fruit flavoured soda pop 
C) frozen vegetables 
D) dill pickles

Question 15

Describe how the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) committee establishes DRI values.Answer Key

Accepted Answer

The first step: Find out how much of eac

Question 16

Using the concept of portion control, which of the following common objects is an acceptable way to identify a medium-sized piece of fruit?

Accepted Answer

A) a regular 60-watt light bulb 
B) one typical ice cream scoop 
C) a nine-volt battery 
D) a deck of cards 
A) a regular 60-watt light bulb 
B) one typical ice cream scoop 
C) a nine-volt battery 
D) a deck of cards

Question 17

Which statement best describes the recommended dietary allowances (RDA)?

Accepted Answer

A) They are average nutrient intake goals that meet the needs of nearly all healthy people. 
B) They are a new DRI category based on chronic disease risk. 
C) They are updated annually with new intake values to be followed. 
D) They are the minimum requirements needed daily for each nutrient. 
A) They are average nutrient intake goals that meet the needs of nearly all healthy people. 
B) They are a new DRI category based on chronic disease risk. 
C) They are updated annually with new intake values to be followed. 
D) They are the minimum requirements needed daily for each nutrient.

Question 18

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 19

Which standard 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 20

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 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 the nutrient in any amount.

Which type of study measures the body's intake and excretion of a nutrient to find out how much intake is required to balance excretion?

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?

Explain how the Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) are established.

Which term refers to a fermented liquid yogurt beverage?

Which source of phytochemicals is the best and safest for consumers?

Which phytochemical has been attributed to lower rates of osteoporosis and heart disease in Asian people living in Asia?

You are speaking to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. Which point would you emphasize during your presentation?

Which statement best describes Estimated Energy Requirements (EER)?

According to Canada's Food Guide, which of the following food items should fill half of your plate at meals?

Which of the following foods is a source of lycopene?

What is the name of the phytochemical contained in black-eyed peas, grapes, lentils, and wine that may inhibit carcinogen activation and cancer promotion?

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

Which class of lipids must be listed on food labels in Canada?

According to the comprehensive summary of Canada's Food Guide tools and resources, which of the following processed foods may be considered part of a healthy eating pattern?

Describe how the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) committee establishes DRI values.Answer Key

Using the concept of portion control, which of the following common objects is an acceptable way to identify a medium-sized piece of fruit?

Which statement best describes the recommended dietary allowances (RDA)?

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 standard 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?

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Which type of study measures the body's intake and excretion of a nutrient to find out how much intake is required to balance excretion?

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?

Explain how the Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) are established.

Which term refers to a fermented liquid yogurt beverage?

Which source of phytochemicals is the best and safest for consumers?

Which phytochemical has been attributed to lower rates of osteoporosis and heart disease in Asian people living in Asia?

You are speaking to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. Which point would you emphasize during your presentation?

Which statement best describes Estimated Energy Requirements (EER)?

According to Canada's Food Guide, which of the following food items should fill half of your plate at meals?

Which of the following foods is a source of lycopene?

What is the name of the phytochemical contained in black-eyed peas, grapes, lentils, and wine that may inhibit carcinogen activation and cancer promotion?

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

Which class of lipids must be listed on food labels in Canada?

According to the comprehensive summary of Canada's Food Guide tools and resources, which of the following processed foods may be considered part of a healthy eating pattern?

Describe how the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) committee establishes DRI values.Answer Key

Using the concept of portion control, which of the following common objects is an acceptable way to identify a medium-sized piece of fruit?

Which statement best describes the recommended dietary allowances (RDA)?

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 standard 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?

Food Choices and Human Health

the Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

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