Question 1

Population groups such as sedentary older men, sedentary younger women, and active older women have a daily energy need of approximately ____ kcalories.

Accepted Answer

A)  1200 
B)  1500 
C)  1800 
D)  2000 
E)  2400 
A)  1200 
B)  1500 
C)  1800 
D)  2000 
E)  2400 D

Question 2

Define and explain the purpose of front-of-package labels.

Accepted Answer

Some consumers find the many numbers on Nutrition Facts panels overwhelming. They want an easier and quicker way to interpret information and select products. Food manufacturers have responded by creating front-of-package labels that incorporate text, color, and icons to present key nutrient facts.

Question 3

The principle of providing foods in proportion to one another and in proportion to the body's needs is known as "________."

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrient profiling 
B)  nutrient density 
C)  kcalorie control 
D)  moderation 
E)  balance 
A)  nutrient profiling 
B)  nutrient density 
C)  kcalorie control 
D)  moderation 
E)  balance E

Question 4

Which of the items below does a healthy eating pattern limit?

Accepted Answer

A)  a variety of protein foods, lean meats 
B)  sodium no more than 2300 milligrams per day 
C)  a variety of vegetables 
D)  fat-free or low-fat dairy including milk, yogurt 
E)  fruits, especially whole fruits 
A)  a variety of protein foods, lean meats 
B)  sodium no more than 2300 milligrams per day 
C)  a variety of vegetables 
D)  fat-free or low-fat dairy including milk, yogurt 
E)  fruits, especially whole fruits

Question 5

Describe the information that must be provided on the updated Nutrition Facts panel of the food label.

Accepted Answer

Serving Sizes: Because labels present nu

Question 6

Which plants of the bean and pea family have seeds that are rich in protein as compared with other plant-derived foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  turnip 
B)  legumes 
C)  swiss chard 
D)  squash 
E)  scallions 
A)  turnip 
B)  legumes 
C)  swiss chard 
D)  squash 
E)  scallions

Question 7

A food label ingredient list reads in the following order: Wheat flour, vegetable shortening, sugar, salt, and cornstarch. What item would be found in the SMALLEST amount in this food?

Accepted Answer

A)  salt 
B)  sugar 
C)  cornstarch 
D)  wheat flour 
E)  vegetable shortening 
A)  salt 
B)  sugar 
C)  cornstarch 
D)  wheat flour 
E)  vegetable shortening

Question 8

By consuming a variety of vegetables every day you gain all of the following nutrients from your diet EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin 
B)  potassium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  folate 
E)  vitamin C 
A)  niacin 
B)  potassium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  folate 
E)  vitamin C

Question 9

Which type of flour is finely ground endosperm, which is usually enriched with nutrients and bleached for whiteness; sometimes called white flour?

Accepted Answer

A)  cured flour 
B)  enriched grain 
C)  refined flour 
D)  wheat flour 
E)  whole-wheat flour 
A)  cured flour 
B)  enriched grain 
C)  refined flour 
D)  wheat flour 
E)  whole-wheat flour

Question 10

"kCalorie-free" is an example of a (an)_________claim.

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrient 
B)  health 
C)  meaningless 
D)  fraudulent 
E)  structure-function 
A)  nutrient 
B)  health 
C)  meaningless 
D)  fraudulent 
E)  structure-function

Question 11

Diet-planning tools that organize foods by their proportions of carbohydrate, fat, and protein are called "____________________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Diet-planning tools that organize foods by their...

Question 12

Which is typically a characteristic of a vegetarian diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat intake is higher. 
B)  Fiber intake is lower. 
C)  Vitamin B12 intake is lower. 
D)  Intakes of vitamins A and C are lower. 
E)  Iron intake is higher. 
A)  Fat intake is higher. 
B)  Fiber intake is lower. 
C)  Vitamin B12 intake is lower. 
D)  Intakes of vitamins A and C are lower. 
E)  Iron intake is higher.

Question 13

Define the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including their purposes, and how they play a role in food politics.

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is

Question 14

Explain the Daily Values

Accepted Answer

Food labels list the amount of some nutr

Question 15

On a food label, how many calories is the "% Daily Value" based on?

Accepted Answer

A)  1200 
B)  1500 
C)  1800 
D)  2000 
E)  2400 
A)  1200 
B)  1500 
C)  1800 
D)  2000 
E)  2400

Question 16

In northern climates during winter months, young children on vegan diets can readily develop rickets because of which deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  vitamin B12 
D)  vitamin C 
E)  vitamin D 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  vitamin B12 
D)  vitamin C 
E)  vitamin D

Question 17

A measure of the nutrients a food provides relative to the energy it provides; the more nutrients and the fewer kcalories, the higher the _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  moderation 
B)  kcalorie foods 
C)  nutrient density 
D)  variety 
E)  balance 
A)  moderation 
B)  kcalorie foods 
C)  nutrient density 
D)  variety 
E)  balance

Question 18

Whole-grain flour contains all parts of the grain except for the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bran 
B)  husk 
C)  germ 
D)  endosperm 
E)  heart 
A)  bran 
B)  husk 
C)  germ 
D)  endosperm 
E)  heart

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: Commonly used to make textured vegetable protein
Nutrient commonly added in soy-milk fortification process
Claim on food labels requiring FDA approval
Part of grain containing starch
A health claim allowed on food labels
Number of discretionary kcalories in a 2000-kcal diet
Nutrient added in grain enrichment process
Measure that shows a food has more iron than another food when expressed per kcalorie
Claim that does not require FDA approval to appear on a food label
Serving size (equivalent to 1 oz of grains) of cooked rice in the USDA Food Patterns
Estimated daily energy needed for a sedentary 60-year-old woman in kcalories
Origin of the MyPlate graphic
Grams of fat supplied by a 1200-kcal diet that is 30% fat
Part of grain rich in fiber
Maximum number of grams of fat recommended on a 2000-kcal diet based on the Daily Value
Number of major food groups
Legume belonging to the starch category of food lists
Diet-planning principle of consuming a number of foods in proportion to each other
Example of a fortified food
Agency that developed the Daily Values

Accepted Answer

The Answer of 5 and S1U1P11S1S1P0/ S1U1B12S1U1B0 cup and Orange is...

Question 20

Food labels express the nutrient content in relation to a set of standard values known as the "____."

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily Values 
B)  FDA Standards 
C)  Dietary Reference Intakes 
D)  Recommended Dietary Intakes 
E)  USDA Intake Standards 
A)  Daily Values 
B)  FDA Standards 
C)  Dietary Reference Intakes 
D)  Recommended Dietary Intakes 
E)  USDA Intake Standards

Exam 2: Planning a Healthy Diet

Population groups such as sedentary older men, sedentary younger women, and active older women have a daily energy need of approximately ____ kcalories.

Define and explain the purpose of front-of-package labels.

The principle of providing foods in proportion to one another and in proportion to the body's needs is known as "________."

Which of the items below does a healthy eating pattern limit?

Describe the information that must be provided on the updated Nutrition Facts panel of the food label.

Which plants of the bean and pea family have seeds that are rich in protein as compared with other plant-derived foods?

A food label ingredient list reads in the following order: Wheat flour, vegetable shortening, sugar, salt, and cornstarch. What item would be found in the SMALLEST amount in this food?

By consuming a variety of vegetables every day you gain all of the following nutrients from your diet EXCEPT ________.

Which type of flour is finely ground endosperm, which is usually enriched with nutrients and bleached for whiteness; sometimes called white flour?

"kCalorie-free" is an example of a (an)_________claim.

Diet-planning tools that organize foods by their proportions of carbohydrate, fat, and protein are called "____________________."

Which is typically a characteristic of a vegetarian diet?

Define the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including their purposes, and how they play a role in food politics.

Explain the Daily Values

On a food label, how many calories is the "% Daily Value" based on?

In northern climates during winter months, young children on vegan diets can readily develop rickets because of which deficiency?

A measure of the nutrients a food provides relative to the energy it provides; the more nutrients and the fewer kcalories, the higher the _______________.

Whole-grain flour contains all parts of the grain except for the ____.

Food labels express the nutrient content in relation to a set of standard values known as the "____."

An Overview of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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