Question 1

A cup of skim milk has 8 grams of protein and the Daily Value for protein is 50 grams. What is the % Daily Value for protein in a cup of milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 percent 
B)  8 percent 
C)  16 percent 
D)  24 percent 
E)  30 percent 
A)  6 percent 
B)  8 percent 
C)  16 percent 
D)  24 percent 
E)  30 percent

Question 2

Vignette #2 Julia and David are new parents of a 13-year-old girl, Zoe. They want to make sure they are feeding her the most nutritious diet possible. Julia makes an appointment with a registered dietitian at Zoe's pediatrician's office. David's first question is "Can you help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will prevent chronic diseases in her future?" Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions.
Julia and David like to drink a glass of beer or wine when they get home from work. The beer and wine contribute _____ to their diets.

Accepted Answer

A)  no calories 
B)  sweets 
C)  oils 
D)  empty calories 
E)  nutrient-dense calories 
A)  no calories 
B)  sweets 
C)  oils 
D)  empty calories 
E)  nutrient-dense calories

Question 3

A statement linking the nutritional profile of a food to a reduced risk of a particular disease is known as a  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrient content claim 
B)  personal daily value 
C)  nutritional fact 
D)  health claim 
E)  ingredient claim 
A)  nutrient content claim 
B)  personal daily value 
C)  nutritional fact 
D)  health claim 
E)  ingredient claim

Question 4

In addition to the five food groups, we need to include a small amount of oil in the diet for the ____ and ____ that oils provide.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin K; phytochemicals 
B)  vitamin E; vitamin C 
C)  essential fats; vitamin E 
D)  trans fat; vitamin A 
E)  vitamin D; vitamin K 
A)  vitamin K; phytochemicals 
B)  vitamin E; vitamin C 
C)  essential fats; vitamin E 
D)  trans fat; vitamin A 
E)  vitamin D; vitamin K

Question 5

Phytochemicals provide energy or building materials for cell repair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which food is the best example of a nutrient-dense food choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  a baked potato 
B)  bologna 
C)  ice cream 
D)  refried beans 
E)  granola 
A)  a baked potato 
B)  bologna 
C)  ice cream 
D)  refried beans 
E)  granola

Question 7

Joe picks up a package of low-fat hot dogs in the supermarket. He can be confident that this food has ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  no more than 10 grams of fat per serving 
B)  no more than 3 grams of fat per serving 
C)  no saturated fat 
D)  no cholesterol 
E)  no trans fat 
A)  no more than 10 grams of fat per serving 
B)  no more than 3 grams of fat per serving 
C)  no saturated fat 
D)  no cholesterol 
E)  no trans fat

Question 8

Define the term Daily Value and state the purpose of including Daily Values on food labels.

Accepted Answer

Daily Value is the amount of fat, sodium

Question 9

Explain why the "% Daily Value" is used on food labels rather than the DRI values.

Accepted Answer

The % Daily Values for vitamins and mine

Question 10

Joe engages in moderately intense physical activity for 30 to 60 minutes a day in addition to other daily activities. What is his activity level?

Accepted Answer

A)  sedentary 
B)  minimally active 
C)  moderately active 
D)  active 
E)  very active 
A)  sedentary 
B)  minimally active 
C)  moderately active 
D)  active 
E)  very active

Question 11

Which choice exceeds the equivalent of one teaspoon from the oils group?

Accepted Answer

A)  one tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise 
B)  two tablespoon light salad dressing 
C)  one ounce peanuts 
D)  one teaspoon soft margarine 
E)  one teaspoon vegetable oil 
A)  one tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise 
B)  two tablespoon light salad dressing 
C)  one ounce peanuts 
D)  one teaspoon soft margarine 
E)  one teaspoon vegetable oil

Question 12

Nicole is reading a food label on a bag of broccoli and sees "high in vitamin C." What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  A serving prepared properly will provide 10 percent more of the Daily Value for vitamin C. 
B)  A serving provides 20 percent or more of the Daily Value for vitamin C. 
C)  The bag contains 20 percent or more of the Daily Value for vitamin C. 
D)  A serving contains more vitamin C than is normally found in broccoli. 
E)  A serving provides 50 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin C. 
A)  A serving prepared properly will provide 10 percent more of the Daily Value for vitamin C. 
B)  A serving provides 20 percent or more of the Daily Value for vitamin C. 
C)  The bag contains 20 percent or more of the Daily Value for vitamin C. 
D)  A serving contains more vitamin C than is normally found in broccoli. 
E)  A serving provides 50 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin C.

Question 13

An unhealthful aspect of the traditional Mexican diet is the frequent consumption of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tomatoes, chilies, and onions 
B)  flour tortillas, chorizo, and eggs 
C)  corn tortillas, amaranth, and rice 
D)  pinto beans, jicama, and avocado 
E)  red meat, poultry, and olive oil 
A)  tomatoes, chilies, and onions 
B)  flour tortillas, chorizo, and eggs 
C)  corn tortillas, amaranth, and rice 
D)  pinto beans, jicama, and avocado 
E)  red meat, poultry, and olive oil

Question 14

Vignette #1 Carly is an overweight 21-year-old who is committed to good health after taking a nutrition course. She realizes that being a savvy shopper is part of the process and decides to learn how to look more critically at food labels. She picks up two different boxes of ready-to-eat breakfast cereal and sees the food labels shown in Figure 1. Help Carly evaluate these two breakfast cereals.
 
What is the recommended limit for sodium for a 2,500 calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 30 mg 
B)  less than 2400 mg 
C)  less than 30 g 
D)  less than 80 g 
E)  less than 375 g 
A)  less than 30 mg 
B)  less than 2400 mg 
C)  less than 30 g 
D)  less than 80 g 
E)  less than 375 g

Question 15

Mark is a five-year-old boy who loves milk. He drinks skim milk all day long. He also loves yogurt and cheese while excluding meat, fish, poultry, and legumes. For which type of deficiency is Mark at risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  zinc 
C)  calcium 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin A 
A)  iron 
B)  zinc 
C)  calcium 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin A

Question 16

In determining portion, one hand, cupped, is a good approximation of eight fluid ounces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A food label can make a health claim for soluble fiber. Consuming this nutrient is associated with a lowered risk of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease 
B)  cancer 
C)  tooth decay 
D)  high blood pressure 
E)  Parkinson's disease 
A)  heart disease 
B)  cancer 
C)  tooth decay 
D)  high blood pressure 
E)  Parkinson's disease

Question 18

As part of the MyPlate activity recommendations, examples of moderate physical activity are jogging, swimming continuous laps, and bicycling uphill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Vignette #2 Julia and David are new parents of a 13-year-old girl, Zoe. They want to make sure they are feeding her the most nutritious diet possible. Julia makes an appointment with a registered dietitian at Zoe's pediatrician's office. David's first question is "Can you help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will prevent chronic diseases in her future?" Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions.
Which food recommendation would you expect the dietitian to give?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consume two cups per day of whole milk or its equivalent. 
B)  Consume more refined grains. 
C)  Eat fresh fruit as snacks. 
D)  Choose foods with more saturated fat and less with monounsaturated fat. 
E)  Have a cookie every day as a treat. 
A)  Consume two cups per day of whole milk or its equivalent. 
B)  Consume more refined grains. 
C)  Eat fresh fruit as snacks. 
D)  Choose foods with more saturated fat and less with monounsaturated fat. 
E)  Have a cookie every day as a treat.

Question 20

Foods with a high nutrient density are best characterized as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  high in fats 
B)  a mixture of carbohydrate, fat, and protein 
C)  those that  carry the USDA nutrition label 
D)  rich in nutrients but relatively low in calories 
E)  containing all essential nutrients in moderate amounts 
A)  high in fats 
B)  a mixture of carbohydrate, fat, and protein 
C)  those that  carry the USDA nutrition label 
D)  rich in nutrients but relatively low in calories 
E)  containing all essential nutrients in moderate amounts

A cup of skim milk has 8 grams of protein and the Daily Value for protein is 50 grams. What is the % Daily Value for protein in a cup of milk?

A statement linking the nutritional profile of a food to a reduced risk of a particular disease is known as a ____.

In addition to the five food groups, we need to include a small amount of oil in the diet for the and that oils provide.

Phytochemicals provide energy or building materials for cell repair.

Which food is the best example of a nutrient-dense food choice?

Joe picks up a package of low-fat hot dogs in the supermarket. He can be confident that this food has ____.

Define the term Daily Value and state the purpose of including Daily Values on food labels.

Explain why the "% Daily Value" is used on food labels rather than the DRI values.

Joe engages in moderately intense physical activity for 30 to 60 minutes a day in addition to other daily activities. What is his activity level?

Which choice exceeds the equivalent of one teaspoon from the oils group?

Nicole is reading a food label on a bag of broccoli and sees "high in vitamin C." What does this mean?

An unhealthful aspect of the traditional Mexican diet is the frequent consumption of ____.

Mark is a five-year-old boy who loves milk. He drinks skim milk all day long. He also loves yogurt and cheese while excluding meat, fish, poultry, and legumes. For which type of deficiency is Mark at risk?

In determining portion, one hand, cupped, is a good approximation of eight fluid ounces.

A food label can make a health claim for soluble fiber. Consuming this nutrient is associated with a lowered risk of ____.

As part of the MyPlate activity recommendations, examples of moderate physical activity are jogging, swimming continuous laps, and bicycling uphill.

Foods with a high nutrient density are best characterized as ____.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters

Exam 2: The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

A cup of skim milk has 8 grams of protein and the Daily Value for protein is 50 grams. What is the % Daily Value for protein in a cup of milk?

A statement linking the nutritional profile of a food to a reduced risk of a particular disease is known as a ____.

In addition to the five food groups, we need to include a small amount of oil in the diet for the ____ and ____ that oils provide.

Phytochemicals provide energy or building materials for cell repair.

Which food is the best example of a nutrient-dense food choice?

Joe picks up a package of low-fat hot dogs in the supermarket. He can be confident that this food has ____.

Define the term Daily Value and state the purpose of including Daily Values on food labels.

Explain why the "% Daily Value" is used on food labels rather than the DRI values.

Joe engages in moderately intense physical activity for 30 to 60 minutes a day in addition to other daily activities. What is his activity level?

Which choice exceeds the equivalent of one teaspoon from the oils group?

Nicole is reading a food label on a bag of broccoli and sees "high in vitamin C." What does this mean?

An unhealthful aspect of the traditional Mexican diet is the frequent consumption of ____.

Mark is a five-year-old boy who loves milk. He drinks skim milk all day long. He also loves yogurt and cheese while excluding meat, fish, poultry, and legumes. For which type of deficiency is Mark at risk?

In determining portion, one hand, cupped, is a good approximation of eight fluid ounces.

A food label can make a health claim for soluble fiber. Consuming this nutrient is associated with a lowered risk of ____.

As part of the MyPlate activity recommendations, examples of moderate physical activity are jogging, swimming continuous laps, and bicycling uphill.

Foods with a high nutrient density are best characterized as ____.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters

In addition to the five food groups, we need to include a small amount of oil in the diet for the and that oils provide.