Exam 2: The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

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. Carly decides to eat three-fourths of a cup of cereal #1 with three-fourths cup of fortified skim milk. Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, what percent of calories of carbohydrates will she consume?

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Question 41

Steven is nine years old and loves to drink orange juice whenever he can. He often drinks orange juice instead of eating food. This habit interferes most with what eating principle?

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Question 42

Peaches are a food source of vitamins A and C. Why would a raw peach be considered a more nutrient-dense snack than a serving of peaches canned in light syrup?

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Question 43

Which snack is the most nutritious choice to take to the library if you know you will be studying for several hours?

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Question 44

Tulley is a 38-year-old man who successfully lost 50 lb. of excess weight. According to MyPlate recommendations, how much physical activity does he need to maintain his weight loss when he consumes only enough for his calorie needs?

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Question 45

A product that meets the criteria as sodium-free or salt-free has less than 5 mg of sodium per serving.

(True/False)

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Question 46

Holly wants to lower her risk of heart disease and decides to follow the Mediterranean diet. What modification to this diet is recommended by major U.S. health organizations?

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Question 47

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) , what percentage of the calories in a balanced diet should be obtained from protein?

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Question 48

What foods and food components do Americans typically eat too little or too much? Name several nutrient-dense foods that are recommended by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

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Question 49

Chinese food served in American Chinese restaurants usually is very similar to food eaten by rural Chinese people in China.

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Question 50

Sue picks up a cereal box and reads that one serving provides 15 percent of the DV for total carbohydrate. What does this DV value tell us about the cereal?

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Question 51

The EAR for nutrients is set at a point high enough to cover most healthy people.

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Question 52

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) , percent to percent of the calories in a balanced diet come from fat.

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Question 53

Louise would like to lose some weight. How might the exchange lists be helpful to her?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 54

Which nutritional value provides the average daily amount of a nutrient that appears to be adequate for individuals when there is not sufficient scientific research to calculate an RDA?

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Question 55

Spencer's energy requirement is 2,400 calories. What is his DV for protein?

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Question 56

In the typical Mexican diet, which food would provide the most phytochemicals?

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Question 57

Orange juice with added calcium is an example of exceeding the UL of a nutrient.

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Question 58

List and define the major Dietary Reference Intake categories.

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Question 59

Which are the only vitamins that must appear on a food label?

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Steven is nine years old and loves to drink orange juice whenever he can. He often drinks orange juice instead of eating food. This habit interferes most with what eating principle?

Peaches are a food source of vitamins A and C. Why would a raw peach be considered a more nutrient-dense snack than a serving of peaches canned in light syrup?

Which snack is the most nutritious choice to take to the library if you know you will be studying for several hours?

Tulley is a 38-year-old man who successfully lost 50 lb. of excess weight. According to MyPlate recommendations, how much physical activity does he need to maintain his weight loss when he consumes only enough for his calorie needs?

A product that meets the criteria as sodium-free or salt-free has less than 5 mg of sodium per serving.

Holly wants to lower her risk of heart disease and decides to follow the Mediterranean diet. What modification to this diet is recommended by major U.S. health organizations?

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) , what percentage of the calories in a balanced diet should be obtained from protein?

What foods and food components do Americans typically eat too little or too much? Name several nutrient-dense foods that are recommended by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

Chinese food served in American Chinese restaurants usually is very similar to food eaten by rural Chinese people in China.

Sue picks up a cereal box and reads that one serving provides 15 percent of the DV for total carbohydrate. What does this DV value tell us about the cereal?

The EAR for nutrients is set at a point high enough to cover most healthy people.

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) , percent to percent of the calories in a balanced diet come from fat.

Louise would like to lose some weight. How might the exchange lists be helpful to her?

Which nutritional value provides the average daily amount of a nutrient that appears to be adequate for individuals when there is not sufficient scientific research to calculate an RDA?

Spencer's energy requirement is 2,400 calories. What is his DV for protein?

In the typical Mexican diet, which food would provide the most phytochemicals?

Orange juice with added calcium is an example of exceeding the UL of a nutrient.

List and define the major Dietary Reference Intake categories.

Which are the only vitamins that must appear on a food label?

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

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Exam 2: The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Steven is nine years old and loves to drink orange juice whenever he can. He often drinks orange juice instead of eating food. This habit interferes most with what eating principle?

Peaches are a food source of vitamins A and C. Why would a raw peach be considered a more nutrient-dense snack than a serving of peaches canned in light syrup?

Which snack is the most nutritious choice to take to the library if you know you will be studying for several hours?

Tulley is a 38-year-old man who successfully lost 50 lb. of excess weight. According to MyPlate recommendations, how much physical activity does he need to maintain his weight loss when he consumes only enough for his calorie needs?

A product that meets the criteria as sodium-free or salt-free has less than 5 mg of sodium per serving.

Holly wants to lower her risk of heart disease and decides to follow the Mediterranean diet. What modification to this diet is recommended by major U.S. health organizations?

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) , what percentage of the calories in a balanced diet should be obtained from protein?

What foods and food components do Americans typically eat too little or too much? Name several nutrient-dense foods that are recommended by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

Chinese food served in American Chinese restaurants usually is very similar to food eaten by rural Chinese people in China.

Sue picks up a cereal box and reads that one serving provides 15 percent of the DV for total carbohydrate. What does this DV value tell us about the cereal?

The EAR for nutrients is set at a point high enough to cover most healthy people.

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) , ____ percent to ____ percent of the calories in a balanced diet come from fat.

Louise would like to lose some weight. How might the exchange lists be helpful to her?

Which nutritional value provides the average daily amount of a nutrient that appears to be adequate for individuals when there is not sufficient scientific research to calculate an RDA?

Spencer's energy requirement is 2,400 calories. What is his DV for protein?

In the typical Mexican diet, which food would provide the most phytochemicals?

Orange juice with added calcium is an example of exceeding the UL of a nutrient.

List and define the major Dietary Reference Intake categories.

Which are the only vitamins that must appear on a food label?

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

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According to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) , percent to percent of the calories in a balanced diet come from fat.