Question 1

Which of the following results does not support the recent research on the health benefits of flavonoids found in dark chocolate?

Accepted Answer

A) A flavonoid antioxidant gets absorbed in the blood of individuals who eat chocolate. 
B) Chocolate intake correlates with a lower risk of heart disease. 
C) Dark chocolate consumption promotes weight loss. 
D) The flavonoids in dark chocolate reduce the level of harmful oxidizing compounds in the blood. 
E) In a study of about 1,000 people, greater chocolate intakes were associated with more depressive symptoms. 
A) A flavonoid antioxidant gets absorbed in the blood of individuals who eat chocolate. 
B) Chocolate intake correlates with a lower risk of heart disease. 
C) Dark chocolate consumption promotes weight loss. 
D) The flavonoids in dark chocolate reduce the level of harmful oxidizing compounds in the blood. 
E) In a study of about 1,000 people, greater chocolate intakes were associated with more depressive symptoms.

Question 2

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, one teaspoon (tsp)oil is equal to:

Accepted Answer

A) 1 tsp light salad dressing 
B) 1 tsp soft margarine 
C) 5 tsp low-fat mayonnaise 
D) 2 tsp vegetable oil 
E) 5 tsp butter 
A) 1 tsp light salad dressing 
B) 1 tsp soft margarine 
C) 5 tsp low-fat mayonnaise 
D) 2 tsp vegetable oil 
E) 5 tsp butter

Question 3

Which of the following is recommended by the USDA's Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Kids two years old or younger should engage in 2.5 hours of jogging every day. 
B) Elderly people more than 80 years of age should take a walk at 100 steps per minute daily. 
C) Adults should engage in at least 2.5 hours of moderate physical activity each week. 
D) Adults should take a brisk walk at a pace of about 12,000 steps over 10 minutes. 
E) Kids younger than 10 years should engage in 30 minutes of weight training each week. 
A) Kids two years old or younger should engage in 2.5 hours of jogging every day. 
B) Elderly people more than 80 years of age should take a walk at 100 steps per minute daily. 
C) Adults should engage in at least 2.5 hours of moderate physical activity each week. 
D) Adults should take a brisk walk at a pace of about 12,000 steps over 10 minutes. 
E) Kids younger than 10 years should engage in 30 minutes of weight training each week.

Question 4

Write about the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.

Accepted Answer

The USDA's Physical Activity Guidelines

Question 5

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)committee recommends a diet that provides _____ percent of its calories from protein.

Accepted Answer

A) 35-65 
B) 10-35 
C) 20-30 
D) 45-65 
E) 60-80 
A) 35-65 
B) 10-35 
C) 20-30 
D) 45-65 
E) 60-80

Question 6

Identify the best source of lignans.

Accepted Answer

A) Flaxseeds 
B) Milk 
C) Garlic 
D) Potatoes 
E) Dark chocolate 
A) Flaxseeds 
B) Milk 
C) Garlic 
D) Potatoes 
E) Dark chocolate

Question 7

Which of the following foods is exempt from listing ingredients on its food label?

Accepted Answer

A) Mayonnaise 
B) Potato chips 
C) Ice cream 
D) Pickles 
E) Fresh bananas 
A) Mayonnaise 
B) Potato chips 
C) Ice cream 
D) Pickles 
E) Fresh bananas

Question 8

If a food label states that a food contains 6 grams of dietary fiber per serving and the Daily Value is 30 grams, the food would contain _____ percent of the Daily Value for dietary fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) 16.66 
B) 20 
C) 33.33 
D) 40 
E) 70 
A) 16.66 
B) 20 
C) 33.33 
D) 40 
E) 70

Question 9

An important recommendation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 - 2020 is to make physical activity a habit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Adequate intake (AI)values are based not only on the available scientific evidence but also on some educated guesswork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Who among the following cannot adopt the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A) Harry, a 35-year-old healthy businessman 
B) Cindy, a 21-year-old college athlete 
C) Robert, a 20-year-old with cystic fibrosis 
D) Joann, a 35-year-old female vegetarian 
E) Kimberly, a healthy 8-year-old girl 
A) Harry, a 35-year-old healthy businessman 
B) Cindy, a 21-year-old college athlete 
C) Robert, a 20-year-old with cystic fibrosis 
D) Joann, a 35-year-old female vegetarian 
E) Kimberly, a healthy 8-year-old girl

Question 12

When referring to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)recommendations, it is important to remember that:

Accepted Answer

A) they are designed to help an individual recover from an illness 
B) they are updated by bloggers and fitness enthusiasts 
C) they are based on the latest available scientific research 
D) they must be consumed on alternate days 
E) they are not age or gender specific 
A) they are designed to help an individual recover from an illness 
B) they are updated by bloggers and fitness enthusiasts 
C) they are based on the latest available scientific research 
D) they must be consumed on alternate days 
E) they are not age or gender specific

Question 13

When planning a healthful diet using the USDA Eating Patterns, vegetarians should remember that:

Accepted Answer

A) they will have difficulty meeting their needs if they only use the patterns given 
B) the vegetable group contains legumes, which can be counted as protein foods 
C) all soy foods and soy milk have the same nutrient contents as dairy milk 
D) nuts and seeds are high in fat content and should be avoided 
E) modifications are prohibited so they must use another diet planning tool 
A) they will have difficulty meeting their needs if they only use the patterns given 
B) the vegetable group contains legumes, which can be counted as protein foods 
C) all soy foods and soy milk have the same nutrient contents as dairy milk 
D) nuts and seeds are high in fat content and should be avoided 
E) modifications are prohibited so they must use another diet planning tool

Question 14

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, what is the amount of vegetables and grains needed every day to maintain the Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern at the 2,000-calorie level?

Accepted Answer

A) 2  1  \  2  c\day vegetables and 6 oz\day grains 
B) 2  1  \4 c\day vegetables and 5 oz\day grains 
C) 6 c\day vegetables and 1 oz\day grains 
D) 3  1  \  2  c\day vegetables and 3  1  \  2  oz\day grains 
E)  1  \  2  c\day vegetables and  1  \  2  oz\day grains 
A) 2  1  \  2  c\day vegetables and 6 oz\day grains 
B) 2  1  \4 c\day vegetables and 5 oz\day grains 
C) 6 c\day vegetables and 1 oz\day grains 
D) 3  1  \  2  c\day vegetables and 3  1  \  2  oz\day grains 
E)  1  \  2  c\day vegetables and  1  \  2  oz\day grains

Question 15

Write about the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.

Accepted Answer

The USDA's Physical Activity Guidelines

Question 16

The Daily Values are nutrient standards used to compare the nutrient contents of packaged foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Any food providing 10 to 19% of the Daily Value for a nutrient in one serving is considered to be a(n)_____ source of the nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) reliable 
B) good 
C) excellent 
D) fair 
A) reliable 
B) good 
C) excellent 
D) fair

Question 18

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans , who among the following cannot enjoy the best possible health?

Accepted Answer

A) People who consume foods rather than supplements 
B) People who make physical activity a habit 
C) People who overconsume calories and proteins 
D) People who take in a variety of nutrient-dense foods 
E) People who take in a variety of beverages 
A) People who consume foods rather than supplements 
B) People who make physical activity a habit 
C) People who overconsume calories and proteins 
D) People who take in a variety of nutrient-dense foods 
E) People who take in a variety of beverages

Question 19

The bottom portion of the Nutrition Facts panel on a food package:

Accepted Answer

A) is different on every label 
B) provides the Dietary References Intakes (DRI)information for comparing different products 
C) conveys information specific to the food inside the package 
D) serves as a reminder of the Daily Values for the selected nutrients 
E) presents the Daily Values for vitamin D and potassium at four calorie levels 
A) is different on every label 
B) provides the Dietary References Intakes (DRI)information for comparing different products 
C) conveys information specific to the food inside the package 
D) serves as a reminder of the Daily Values for the selected nutrients 
E) presents the Daily Values for vitamin D and potassium at four calorie levels

Question 20

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 - 2020, choosing a healthy eating pattern at an appropriate calorie level helps in reducing the risk of chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following results does not support the recent research on the health benefits of flavonoids found in dark chocolate?

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, one teaspoon (tsp)oil is equal to:

Which of the following is recommended by the USDA's Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?

Write about the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)committee recommends a diet that provides _____ percent of its calories from protein.

Identify the best source of lignans.

Which of the following foods is exempt from listing ingredients on its food label?

If a food label states that a food contains 6 grams of dietary fiber per serving and the Daily Value is 30 grams, the food would contain _____ percent of the Daily Value for dietary fiber.

An important recommendation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 - 2020 is to make physical activity a habit.

Adequate intake (AI)values are based not only on the available scientific evidence but also on some educated guesswork.

Who among the following cannot adopt the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)recommendations?

When referring to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)recommendations, it is important to remember that:

When planning a healthful diet using the USDA Eating Patterns, vegetarians should remember that:

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, what is the amount of vegetables and grains needed every day to maintain the Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern at the 2,000-calorie level?

Write about the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.

The Daily Values are nutrient standards used to compare the nutrient contents of packaged foods.

Any food providing 10 to 19% of the Daily Value for a nutrient in one serving is considered to be a(n)_____ source of the nutrient.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans , who among the following cannot enjoy the best possible health?

The bottom portion of the Nutrition Facts panel on a food package:

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 - 2020, choosing a healthy eating pattern at an appropriate calorie level helps in reducing the risk of chronic disease.

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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 results does not support the recent research on the health benefits of flavonoids found in dark chocolate?

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, one teaspoon (tsp)oil is equal to:

Which of the following is recommended by the USDA's Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?

Write about the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)committee recommends a diet that provides _____ percent of its calories from protein.

Identify the best source of lignans.

Which of the following foods is exempt from listing ingredients on its food label?

If a food label states that a food contains 6 grams of dietary fiber per serving and the Daily Value is 30 grams, the food would contain _____ percent of the Daily Value for dietary fiber.

An important recommendation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 - 2020 is to make physical activity a habit.

Adequate intake (AI)values are based not only on the available scientific evidence but also on some educated guesswork.

Who among the following cannot adopt the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)recommendations?

When referring to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)recommendations, it is important to remember that:

When planning a healthful diet using the USDA Eating Patterns, vegetarians should remember that:

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, what is the amount of vegetables and grains needed every day to maintain the Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern at the 2,000-calorie level?

Write about the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.

The Daily Values are nutrient standards used to compare the nutrient contents of packaged foods.

Any food providing 10 to 19% of the Daily Value for a nutrient in one serving is considered to be a(n)_____ source of the nutrient.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans , who among the following cannot enjoy the best possible health?

The bottom portion of the Nutrition Facts panel on a food package:

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 - 2020, choosing a healthy eating pattern at an appropriate calorie level helps in reducing the risk of chronic disease.

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