Question 1

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Accepted Answer

A) a set of values for the dietary nutrient intakes of healthy people in the United States and Canada 
B) a set of values reflecting the average daily amounts of nutrients considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group; a goal for dietary intake by individuals 
C) a set of values that are used as guides for nutrient intakes when scientific evidence is insufficient to determine an RDA 
D) the lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that will maintain a specified criterion of adequacy 
E) in regard to nutrient intake, the amount below which almost all healthy people can be expected, over time, to experience deficiency symptoms
F)the average daily nutrient intake levels estimated to meet the requirements of half of the healthy individuals in a given age and gender group
G)a set of values reflecting the highest average daily nutrient intake levels that are likely to pose no risk of toxicity to almost all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group
H)the dietary energy intake level that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult of a defined age, gender, weight, and physical activity level consistent with good health
I)ranges of intakes for the energy-yielding nutrients that provide adequate energy and nutrients and reduce the risk of chronic disease 
A) a set of values for the dietary nutrient intakes of healthy people in the United States and Canada 
B) a set of values reflecting the average daily amounts of nutrients considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group; a goal for dietary intake by individuals 
C) a set of values that are used as guides for nutrient intakes when scientific evidence is insufficient to determine an RDA 
D) the lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that will maintain a specified criterion of adequacy 
E) in regard to nutrient intake, the amount below which almost all healthy people can be expected, over time, to experience deficiency symptoms
F)the average daily nutrient intake levels estimated to meet the requirements of half of the healthy individuals in a given age and gender group
G)a set of values reflecting the highest average daily nutrient intake levels that are likely to pose no risk of toxicity to almost all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group
H)the dietary energy intake level that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult of a defined age, gender, weight, and physical activity level consistent with good health
I)ranges of intakes for the energy-yielding nutrients that provide adequate energy and nutrients and reduce the risk of chronic disease

Question 2

Bioactive food components, or phytochemicals, may increase the risk of cancer.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One of the first nutritional surveys taken before World War II suggested:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​at least 90% of the population had adequate nutritional intakes. 
B)  ​75% of the population needed to change their eating habits. 
C)  ​less than 5% of the population were eating appropriately. 
D)  ​up to one-third of the population might be eating poorly. 
E)  ​national nutrition surveys did not reflect the actual eating patterns of Americans. 
A)  ​at least 90% of the population had adequate nutritional intakes. 
B)  ​75% of the population needed to change their eating habits. 
C)  ​less than 5% of the population were eating appropriately. 
D)  ​up to one-third of the population might be eating poorly. 
E)  ​national nutrition surveys did not reflect the actual eating patterns of Americans.

Question 4

Identify characteristics of the Daily Values used on food labels, and explain their appropriate uses.​

Accepted Answer

daily Values set adequacy standards for

Question 5

Health care professionals can be most successful at motivating others to become more physically active when they:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​design age-specific programs. 
B)  ​develop workplace wellness programs. 
C)  ​deliver weekly lectures on the topic. 
D)  ​demonstrate a physically active lifestyle. 
E)  ​include regular physical activity as a component of therapy. 
A)  ​design age-specific programs. 
B)  ​develop workplace wellness programs. 
C)  ​deliver weekly lectures on the topic. 
D)  ​demonstrate a physically active lifestyle. 
E)  ​include regular physical activity as a component of therapy.

Question 6

Many Americans enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving due to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​habit 
B)  ​associations 
C)  ​values. 
D)  ​emotional state 
E)  ​ age 
A)  ​habit 
B)  ​associations 
C)  ​values. 
D)  ​emotional state 
E)  ​ age

Question 7

​Which of the following Dietary Reference Intake categories is most appropriately used to develop and evaluate nutrition programs for groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Estimated Average Requirement 
B)  ​Tolerable Upper Intake Level 
C)  ​Adequate Intake 
D)  ​Recommended Dietary Allowance 
E)  ​Estimated Energy Requirement 
A)  ​Estimated Average Requirement 
B)  ​Tolerable Upper Intake Level 
C)  ​Adequate Intake 
D)  ​Recommended Dietary Allowance 
E)  ​Estimated Energy Requirement

Question 8

An excess intake of protein can never lead to becoming overweight.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

​For comparison purposes, three ounces of meat can be visualized as being about the size of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a 9-volt battery. 
B)  ​a CD case. 
C)  ​a deck of cards. 
D)  ​a paperback book. 
E)  ​a golf ball. 
A)  ​a 9-volt battery. 
B)  ​a CD case. 
C)  ​a deck of cards. 
D)  ​a paperback book. 
E)  ​a golf ball.

Question 10

You make an appointment to see a nutrition expert. In her office, a bachelor's degree diploma from an accredited university hangs on the wall next to a certificate of completion of a dietetic internship. This person is most likely a:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​dietetic technician. 
B)  ​registered dietitian. 
C)  ​nutritionist. 
D)  ​nutrition consultant. 
E)  ​physician. 
A)  ​dietetic technician. 
B)  ​registered dietitian. 
C)  ​nutritionist. 
D)  ​nutrition consultant. 
E)  ​physician.

Question 11

The FDA advises consumers that:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a product that is labeled as "natural" and "non-toxic" is always safe to use. 
B)  ​products based on "ancient remedies" are preferable to those based on modern "scientific breakthroughs." 
C)  ​they should be suspicious of product claims that use impressive-sounding medical terms. 
D)  ​an offer of a "money-back" guarantee from the manufacturer means the product is more likely to be effective. 
E)  ​personal testimonials effectively back up scientific validity. 
A)  ​a product that is labeled as "natural" and "non-toxic" is always safe to use. 
B)  ​products based on "ancient remedies" are preferable to those based on modern "scientific breakthroughs." 
C)  ​they should be suspicious of product claims that use impressive-sounding medical terms. 
D)  ​an offer of a "money-back" guarantee from the manufacturer means the product is more likely to be effective. 
E)  ​personal testimonials effectively back up scientific validity.

Question 12

How often does Healthy People set new goals for improving the nation's health?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​every year 
B)  ​every 5 years 
C)  ​every 7 years 
D)  ​every 10 years 
E)  ​every 20 years 
A)  ​every year 
B)  ​every 5 years 
C)  ​every 7 years 
D)  ​every 10 years 
E)  ​every 20 years

Question 13

Research confirms that a common contributor to three of the top five causes of death is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​undernutrition. 
B)  ​overnutrition. 
C)  ​depression. 
D)  ​vitamin deficiency. 
E)  ​alcohol consumption. 
A)  ​undernutrition. 
B)  ​overnutrition. 
C)  ​depression. 
D)  ​vitamin deficiency. 
E)  ​alcohol consumption.

Question 14

The six diet planning principles are:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​adequacy, B vitamins, carbohydrates, meat, variety, and portion control. 
B)  ​abundance, balance, carbohydrates, moderation, vegetables, and variety. 
C)  ​adequacy, balance, kcalorie control, moderation, variety, and nutrient density. 
D)  ​abundance, B vitamins, kcalorie control, milk, vegetables, and nutrient density. 
E)  ​adequacy, carbohydrate restriction, kcalorie control, moderation, variety, and nutrient density. 
A)  ​adequacy, B vitamins, carbohydrates, meat, variety, and portion control. 
B)  ​abundance, balance, carbohydrates, moderation, vegetables, and variety. 
C)  ​adequacy, balance, kcalorie control, moderation, variety, and nutrient density. 
D)  ​abundance, B vitamins, kcalorie control, milk, vegetables, and nutrient density. 
E)  ​adequacy, carbohydrate restriction, kcalorie control, moderation, variety, and nutrient density.

Question 15

Minerals and water are organic and yield energy in the human body.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A package of cookies claims that the cookies are low kcalorie, and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates that each cookie provides 70 kcalories. This product can legally make this claim.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Dietary Reference Intakes may be used to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​treat persons with diet-related illnesses. 
B)  ​assess dietary nutrient adequacy. 
C)  ​specify the minimum daily intake of all nutrients. 
D)  ​design weight-loss plans. 
E)  ​make nutrient recommendations for adults only. 
A)  ​treat persons with diet-related illnesses. 
B)  ​assess dietary nutrient adequacy. 
C)  ​specify the minimum daily intake of all nutrients. 
D)  ​design weight-loss plans. 
E)  ​make nutrient recommendations for adults only.

Question 18

​Identify and give an example of several factors that influence food choices.

Accepted Answer

Preference, such as sugar or salt tastes

Question 19

​Foods such as potato chips, candy, and colas are called empty-kcalorie foods because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​are inexpensive. 
B)  ​are lacking in calories. 
C)  ​provide calories but few nutrients. 
D)  ​should be eaten in moderation. 
E)  ​contain very little fat. 
A)  ​are inexpensive. 
B)  ​are lacking in calories. 
C)  ​provide calories but few nutrients. 
D)  ​should be eaten in moderation. 
E)  ​contain very little fat.

Question 20

​You are searching the Internet for a credible source of nutrition information. Which of the following would be your best option?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​government health agency. 
B)  ​national health food store chain. 
C)  ​multi-level marketing company that sells supplements. 
D)  ​popular fitness magazine. 
E)  ​a site that requires your credit card for access 
A)  ​government health agency. 
B)  ​national health food store chain. 
C)  ​multi-level marketing company that sells supplements. 
D)  ​popular fitness magazine. 
E)  ​a site that requires your credit card for access

Exam 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health

Matching -EER​

Bioactive food components, or phytochemicals, may increase the risk of cancer.​

One of the first nutritional surveys taken before World War II suggested:​

Identify characteristics of the Daily Values used on food labels, and explain their appropriate uses.​

Health care professionals can be most successful at motivating others to become more physically active when they:​

Many Americans enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving due to:​

​Which of the following Dietary Reference Intake categories is most appropriately used to develop and evaluate nutrition programs for groups?

An excess intake of protein can never lead to becoming overweight.​

​For comparison purposes, three ounces of meat can be visualized as being about the size of:

You make an appointment to see a nutrition expert. In her office, a bachelor's degree diploma from an accredited university hangs on the wall next to a certificate of completion of a dietetic internship. This person is most likely a:​

The FDA advises consumers that:​

How often does Healthy People set new goals for improving the nation's health?​

Research confirms that a common contributor to three of the top five causes of death is:​

The six diet planning principles are:​

Minerals and water are organic and yield energy in the human body.​

A package of cookies claims that the cookies are low kcalorie, and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates that each cookie provides 70 kcalories. This product can legally make this claim.​

Dietary Reference Intakes may be used to:​

​Identify and give an example of several factors that influence food choices.

​Foods such as potato chips, candy, and colas are called empty-kcalorie foods because they:

​You are searching the Internet for a credible source of nutrition information. Which of the following would be your best option?

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management - Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition - Cancer - and HIV Infection

Filters

Matching -EER

Bioactive food components, or phytochemicals, may increase the risk of cancer.

One of the first nutritional surveys taken before World War II suggested:

Identify characteristics of the Daily Values used on food labels, and explain their appropriate uses.

Health care professionals can be most successful at motivating others to become more physically active when they:

Many Americans enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving due to:

Which of the following Dietary Reference Intake categories is most appropriately used to develop and evaluate nutrition programs for groups?

An excess intake of protein can never lead to becoming overweight.

For comparison purposes, three ounces of meat can be visualized as being about the size of:

You make an appointment to see a nutrition expert. In her office, a bachelor's degree diploma from an accredited university hangs on the wall next to a certificate of completion of a dietetic internship. This person is most likely a:

The FDA advises consumers that:

How often does Healthy People set new goals for improving the nation's health?

Research confirms that a common contributor to three of the top five causes of death is:

The six diet planning principles are:

Minerals and water are organic and yield energy in the human body.

A package of cookies claims that the cookies are low kcalorie, and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates that each cookie provides 70 kcalories. This product can legally make this claim.

Dietary Reference Intakes may be used to:

Identify and give an example of several factors that influence food choices.

Foods such as potato chips, candy, and colas are called empty-kcalorie foods because they:

You are searching the Internet for a credible source of nutrition information. Which of the following would be your best option?