Question 1

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?

Accepted Answer

A) They are values set by a committee of nutrition experts. 
B) They are minimum requirements, not recommendations. 
C) They are based on a review of the available scientific research. 
D) They have specific recommendations for specific age ranges. 
E) They assume that intakes will vary from day to day. 
A) They are values set by a committee of nutrition experts. 
B) They are minimum requirements, not recommendations. 
C) They are based on a review of the available scientific research. 
D) They have specific recommendations for specific age ranges. 
E) They assume that intakes will vary from day to day. B

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 ?

Accepted Answer

A) The guidelines should be applied in their entirety to people 25 years of age and older. 
B) The recommendations are independent, without each component affecting the others. 
C) The guidelines prefer foods rich in saturated fat to unsaturated oils. 
D) The guidelines allow alcohol intake but in moderation only. 
E) The recommendations advise regulating the calorie intake rather than focusing on nutrient variety. 
A) The guidelines should be applied in their entirety to people 25 years of age and older. 
B) The recommendations are independent, without each component affecting the others. 
C) The guidelines prefer foods rich in saturated fat to unsaturated oils. 
D) The guidelines allow alcohol intake but in moderation only. 
E) The recommendations advise regulating the calorie intake rather than focusing on nutrient variety. D

Question 3

Which of the following compounds is present in garlic?

Accepted Answer

A) Antioxidant organophosphorus compounds 
B) Lignans 
C) Lutein 
D) Lycopene 
E) Antioxidant organosulfur compounds 
A) Antioxidant organophosphorus compounds 
B) Lignans 
C) Lutein 
D) Lycopene 
E) Antioxidant organosulfur compounds E

Question 4

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)are nutrient standards used on food labels and on grocery store signs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

For what purpose did the USDA develop MyPlate as a consumer tool?

Accepted Answer

A) To replace the USDA Eating Pattern groups because they were outdated 
B) To make sure that people who use computers don't get bored with written materials 
C) To help consumers understand and apply the USDA Eating Patterns 
D) To replace the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)standards 
E) To make sure that people are able to meet their physical activity goals 
A) To replace the USDA Eating Pattern groups because they were outdated 
B) To make sure that people who use computers don't get bored with written materials 
C) To help consumers understand and apply the USDA Eating Patterns 
D) To replace the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)standards 
E) To make sure that people are able to meet their physical activity goals

Question 6

Which of the following establishes the average nutrient requirements for given life stages and gender groups used by nutrition policy makers?

Accepted Answer

A) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
B) Daily Values 
C) Recommended Nutrient Intakes 
D) Adequate Intakes 
E) Estimated Average Requirements 
A) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
B) Daily Values 
C) Recommended Nutrient Intakes 
D) Adequate Intakes 
E) Estimated Average Requirements

Question 7

List the major groups and subgroups of the USDA Eating Patterns, and give an example of a nutrient-dense food from each.

Accepted Answer

1. Fruits: Apples 
   
 2. Vegetables Da

Question 8

There is strong scientific evidence that individual phytochemical supplements safely provide health benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Name and briefly describe the four types of nutrient claims that may appear on food labels. How reliable is each of these types of claims?

Accepted Answer

Nutrient claims: A food that meets speci

Question 10

The amount of _____ must be listed on food labels.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A person has eaten the following vegetables over the past week: carrots, pinto beans, corn, cauliflower, coleslaw, and potatoes. Which of the following vegetables should he eat to be sure that he has included vegetables from each of the subgroups for the week?

Accepted Answer

A) Broccoli 
B) Eggplant 
C) Green peas 
D) Mushrooms 
E) Iceberg lettuce 
A) Broccoli 
B) Eggplant 
C) Green peas 
D) Mushrooms 
E) Iceberg lettuce

Question 12

Lily's dietician suggests that her breakfast include 2 ounces of grains, 1 cup of milk, and  1  \  2  cup of fruit. Choose a meal for her that is equivalent to the suggested diet.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 cups ready-to-eat cereal,  1  \  2  cup fat-free milk, and  1  \  2  medium banana 
B) 2 cups ready-to-eat cereal, 1 cup fat-free milk, and 1 medium banana 
C)  1  \  2  cup ready-to-eat cereal, 1 cup fat-free milk, and  1  \  2  medium banana 
D) 2 cups ready-to-eat cereal, 2 cups fat-free milk, and 2 medium bananas 
E) 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal,  1  \  2  cup fat-free milk, and 2 medium bananas 
A) 4 cups ready-to-eat cereal,  1  \  2  cup fat-free milk, and  1  \  2  medium banana 
B) 2 cups ready-to-eat cereal, 1 cup fat-free milk, and 1 medium banana 
C)  1  \  2  cup ready-to-eat cereal, 1 cup fat-free milk, and  1  \  2  medium banana 
D) 2 cups ready-to-eat cereal, 2 cups fat-free milk, and 2 medium bananas 
E) 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal,  1  \  2  cup fat-free milk, and 2 medium bananas

Question 13

For healthy people, the Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management help primarily with:

Accepted Answer

A) balance 
B) calorie control 
C) adequacy 
D) nutrient selection 
E) variety 
A) balance 
B) calorie control 
C) adequacy 
D) nutrient selection 
E) variety

Question 14

What are the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)designed for?

Accepted Answer

A) Promotion of healing after injury 
B) Restoration of health 
C) Disease treatment in unhealthy individuals 
D) Nutrient deficiency reversal 
E) Disease prevention in healthy people 
A) Promotion of healing after injury 
B) Restoration of health 
C) Disease treatment in unhealthy individuals 
D) Nutrient deficiency reversal 
E) Disease prevention in healthy people

Question 15

A group of public health officials are trying to determine the amount of folate to be added to fortify grain products for women of child-bearing age. Which of the following nutrient standards are the officials most likely to use?

Accepted Answer

A) Adequate Intakes 
B) Estimated Average Requirements 
C) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges 
D) Daily Values 
E) USDA Eating Patterns 
A) Adequate Intakes 
B) Estimated Average Requirements 
C) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges 
D) Daily Values 
E) USDA Eating Patterns

Question 16

When you see that foods have a high nutrient density, you should:

Accepted Answer

A) avoid them because they are too high in calories 
B) choose them if you are trying to lose weight because they have no calories 
C) use them sparingly because they aren't healthy 
D) choose them only if you are not meeting your saturated fat needs with a supplement 
E) choose them because they form the foundation of the diet in the USDA Eating Patterns 
A) avoid them because they are too high in calories 
B) choose them if you are trying to lose weight because they have no calories 
C) use them sparingly because they aren't healthy 
D) choose them only if you are not meeting your saturated fat needs with a supplement 
E) choose them because they form the foundation of the diet in the USDA Eating Patterns

Question 17

Tea and certain spices are not included in the USDA Eating Patterns. Which of the following should one consider while deciding whether to include them in their diet or not?

Accepted Answer

A) They provide no calories, so one should eat them. 
B) They contain phytochemicals, so one should consider including them. 
C) They interfere with nutrients in foods, so one should not eat them. 
D) They are toxic, so one should not eat them. 
E) They are not included, so one should not eat them. 
A) They provide no calories, so one should eat them. 
B) They contain phytochemicals, so one should consider including them. 
C) They interfere with nutrients in foods, so one should not eat them. 
D) They are toxic, so one should not eat them. 
E) They are not included, so one should not eat them.

Question 18

Users of the Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management can make an informed approximation of the energy-yielding nutrients and calories in almost any food they might encounter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels." If you were evaluating the claim, you would:

Accepted Answer

A) be suspicious because this is a structure-function claim requiring no advance approval 
B) know this is an accurate statement because it was reviewed before being put on the label 
C) know that the manufacturer has done extensive research on the claim 
D) be aware that the FDA has done research on the manufacturer's claim 
E) be likely to recommend this product because of the obvious claim 
A) be suspicious because this is a structure-function claim requiring no advance approval 
B) know this is an accurate statement because it was reviewed before being put on the label 
C) know that the manufacturer has done extensive research on the claim 
D) be aware that the FDA has done research on the manufacturer's claim 
E) be likely to recommend this product because of the obvious claim

Question 20

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, which foods should be consumed in limited amounts?

Accepted Answer

A) Vegetables 
B) Fruits 
C) Meats 
D) Grains 
E) Milk products 
A) Vegetables 
B) Fruits 
C) Meats 
D) Grains 
E) Milk products

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?

Which of the following is true of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 ?

Which of the following compounds is present in garlic?

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)are nutrient standards used on food labels and on grocery store signs.

For what purpose did the USDA develop MyPlate as a consumer tool?

Which of the following establishes the average nutrient requirements for given life stages and gender groups used by nutrition policy makers?

List the major groups and subgroups of the USDA Eating Patterns, and give an example of a nutrient-dense food from each.

There is strong scientific evidence that individual phytochemical supplements safely provide health benefits.

Name and briefly describe the four types of nutrient claims that may appear on food labels. How reliable is each of these types of claims?

The amount of _____ must be listed on food labels.

A person has eaten the following vegetables over the past week: carrots, pinto beans, corn, cauliflower, coleslaw, and potatoes. Which of the following vegetables should he eat to be sure that he has included vegetables from each of the subgroups for the week?

Lily's dietician suggests that her breakfast include 2 ounces of grains, 1 cup of milk, and ¹ \ ₂ cup of fruit. Choose a meal for her that is equivalent to the suggested diet.

For healthy people, the Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management help primarily with:

What are the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)designed for?

A group of public health officials are trying to determine the amount of folate to be added to fortify grain products for women of child-bearing age. Which of the following nutrient standards are the officials most likely to use?

When you see that foods have a high nutrient density, you should:

Tea and certain spices are not included in the USDA Eating Patterns. Which of the following should one consider while deciding whether to include them in their diet or not?

Users of the Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management can make an informed approximation of the energy-yielding nutrients and calories in almost any food they might encounter.

A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels." If you were evaluating the claim, you would:

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, which foods should be consumed in limited amounts?

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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

Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

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Exam 2: Nutrition Tools: Standards and Guidelines

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?

Which of the following is true of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 ?

Which of the following compounds is present in garlic?

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)are nutrient standards used on food labels and on grocery store signs.

For what purpose did the USDA develop MyPlate as a consumer tool?

Which of the following establishes the average nutrient requirements for given life stages and gender groups used by nutrition policy makers?

List the major groups and subgroups of the USDA Eating Patterns, and give an example of a nutrient-dense food from each.

There is strong scientific evidence that individual phytochemical supplements safely provide health benefits.

Name and briefly describe the four types of nutrient claims that may appear on food labels. How reliable is each of these types of claims?

The amount of _____ must be listed on food labels.

A person has eaten the following vegetables over the past week: carrots, pinto beans, corn, cauliflower, coleslaw, and potatoes. Which of the following vegetables should he eat to be sure that he has included vegetables from each of the subgroups for the week?

Lily's dietician suggests that her breakfast include 2 ounces of grains, 1 cup of milk, and 1 \ 2 cup of fruit. Choose a meal for her that is equivalent to the suggested diet.

For healthy people, the Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management help primarily with:

What are the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)designed for?

A group of public health officials are trying to determine the amount of folate to be added to fortify grain products for women of child-bearing age. Which of the following nutrient standards are the officials most likely to use?

When you see that foods have a high nutrient density, you should:

Tea and certain spices are not included in the USDA Eating Patterns. Which of the following should one consider while deciding whether to include them in their diet or not?

Users of the Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management can make an informed approximation of the energy-yielding nutrients and calories in almost any food they might encounter.

A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels." If you were evaluating the claim, you would:

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, which foods should be consumed in limited amounts?

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

Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

Filters

Lily's dietician suggests that her breakfast include 2 ounces of grains, 1 cup of milk, and ¹ \ ₂ cup of fruit. Choose a meal for her that is equivalent to the suggested diet.