Question 1

The USDA Food Intake Patterns encourage the greatest consumption of which of the following nutrients?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​seafood 
B)  ​fruit 
C)  ​dairy products 
D)  ​beans 
E)  ​vegetables 
A)  ​seafood 
B)  ​fruit 
C)  ​dairy products 
D)  ​beans 
E)  ​vegetables

Question 2

Major reports regarding the contribution of diet and nutrition status to the health of the people of the United States depend on information collected by the​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals. 
B)  ​Healthy People program. 
C)  ​National Nutrition Monitoring program. 
D)  ​Nationwide Food Consumption Survey. 
E)  ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
A)  ​Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals. 
B)  ​Healthy People program. 
C)  ​National Nutrition Monitoring program. 
D)  ​Nationwide Food Consumption Survey. 
E)  ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Question 3

You are advising a client on components of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Which of the following would you include in your advice?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Increase intake of vegetables and fruits. 
B)  ​Decrease intake of milk and milk products to two cups per day. 
C)  ​Decrease intake of whole grains and other complex carbohydrates. 
D)  ​Increase intake of trans fats and saturated fats. 
E)  ​Avoid all carbohydrates. 
A)  ​Increase intake of vegetables and fruits. 
B)  ​Decrease intake of milk and milk products to two cups per day. 
C)  ​Decrease intake of whole grains and other complex carbohydrates. 
D)  ​Increase intake of trans fats and saturated fats. 
E)  ​Avoid all carbohydrates.

Question 4

A client consumes the following foods from the grain group of the USDA Food Patterns: 1/2 cup oatmeal, 2 slices of bread, 3 cups popped popcorn, and 1 cup pasta. How many ounce equivalents did the client consume?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​2 
B)  ​4 
C)  ​6 
D)  ​8 
E)  ​10 
A)  ​2 
B)  ​4 
C)  ​6 
D)  ​8 
E)  ​10

Question 5

The essential nutrients are those:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the body can make for itself. 
B)  ​that are predominant in most foods. 
C)  ​that must be obtained from foods. 
D)  ​included in the main DRI table. 
E)  ​that contribute to weight gain. 
A)  ​the body can make for itself. 
B)  ​that are predominant in most foods. 
C)  ​that must be obtained from foods. 
D)  ​included in the main DRI table. 
E)  ​that contribute to weight gain.

Question 6

Which type of physical activities are recommended by the ACSM for developing and maintaining fitness?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cardiorespiratory, strength, and flexibility training 
B)  ​a balance of low-, moderate-, and vigorous-intensity activities 
C)  ​aerobic physical activity only 
D)  ​a combination of team sports and brisk walking 
E)  ​competitive bodybuilding 
A)  ​cardiorespiratory, strength, and flexibility training 
B)  ​a balance of low-, moderate-, and vigorous-intensity activities 
C)  ​aerobic physical activity only 
D)  ​a combination of team sports and brisk walking 
E)  ​competitive bodybuilding

Question 7

Which group is not a basic food group included in the USDA Food Patterns?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​milk and milk products group 
B)  ​vegetables group 
C)  ​fruits group 
D)  ​grains group 
E)  ​solid fats and added sugars group 
A)  ​milk and milk products group 
B)  ​vegetables group 
C)  ​fruits group 
D)  ​grains group 
E)  ​solid fats and added sugars group

Question 8

Which statement is true regarding nutrition information on foods?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The 20 most frequently eaten fresh fruits and vegetables must be sold in packages with nutrition labels on them. 
B)  ​Food manufacturers held to strict standards, called standards of identity, are not required to list ingredients on their labels. 
C)  ​Nutrition information is not required on the labels of raw meat and poultry products. 
D)  ​Plain coffee, tea, spices and other foods containing few nutrients are exempt from nutrition labeling requirements. 
E)  ​Food imported from other countries is not required to be sold with nutrition labels. 
A)  ​The 20 most frequently eaten fresh fruits and vegetables must be sold in packages with nutrition labels on them. 
B)  ​Food manufacturers held to strict standards, called standards of identity, are not required to list ingredients on their labels. 
C)  ​Nutrition information is not required on the labels of raw meat and poultry products. 
D)  ​Plain coffee, tea, spices and other foods containing few nutrients are exempt from nutrition labeling requirements. 
E)  ​Food imported from other countries is not required to be sold with nutrition labels.

Question 9

Which of the following is a pure carbohydrate?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​oil 
B)  ​cornbread 
C)  ​sugar 
D)  ​water 
E)  ​spinach 
A)  ​oil 
B)  ​cornbread 
C)  ​sugar 
D)  ​water 
E)  ​spinach

Question 10

A set of nutrient standards designed strictly for use on food labels is called the:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Recommended Dietary Allowances. 
B)  ​Dietary Reference Intakes. 
C)  ​Daily Values. 
D)  ​MyPlate guidelines. 
E)  ​Nutrient claims 
A)  ​Recommended Dietary Allowances. 
B)  ​Dietary Reference Intakes. 
C)  ​Daily Values. 
D)  ​MyPlate guidelines. 
E)  ​Nutrient claims

Question 11

Which of the following foods best exemplifies the Mediterranean culture?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​soybeans, squid, rice, peanuts 
B)  tomatoes, olives, fish, mozzarella cheese 
C)  tortillas, corn, avocado, refried beans​ 
D)  ​black-eyed peas, biscuits, peaches, beef 
E)  ​rice, pineapple, chicken, chili peppers 
A)  ​soybeans, squid, rice, peanuts 
B)  tomatoes, olives, fish, mozzarella cheese 
C)  tortillas, corn, avocado, refried beans​ 
D)  ​black-eyed peas, biscuits, peaches, beef 
E)  ​rice, pineapple, chicken, chili peppers

Question 12

Which health claim linking nutrients and food constituents to disease is not reliable?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Calcium reduces osteoporosis risk. 
B)  ​Zinc enhances immune system response. 
C)  ​Folate reduces neural tube defects risk. 
D)  ​Vegetables reduce cancer risk. 
E)  ​Sodium reduces hypertension risk. 
A)  ​Calcium reduces osteoporosis risk. 
B)  ​Zinc enhances immune system response. 
C)  ​Folate reduces neural tube defects risk. 
D)  ​Vegetables reduce cancer risk. 
E)  ​Sodium reduces hypertension risk.

Question 13

​"Calcium builds strong bones" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​qualified health claims. 
B)  ​structure-function claims. 
C)  ​scientific evidence. 
D)  ​unsupported claims. 
E)  ​nutrient claims. 
A)  ​qualified health claims. 
B)  ​structure-function claims. 
C)  ​scientific evidence. 
D)  ​unsupported claims. 
E)  ​nutrient claims.

Question 14

An individual's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is deemed adequate in the absence of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​bone loss. 
B)  ​weight gain or loss. 
C)  ​obvious signs of malnutrition. 
D)  ​body fat. 
E)  ​illness. 
A)  ​bone loss. 
B)  ​weight gain or loss. 
C)  ​obvious signs of malnutrition. 
D)  ​body fat. 
E)  ​illness.

Question 15

To ensure that the vitamin and mineral recommendations meet the needs of as many people as possible, the recommendations are set near the top end of the range of the population's estimated average requirements.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

From the list of benefits of a physically active lifestyle presented in your text, choose six that apply directly to you and explain why.​

Accepted Answer

Improved body composition- I struggle wi

Question 17

Matching
-RDA ​

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 18

​All of the following nutrients are organic except:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vitamins. 
B)  ​fat. 
C)  ​protein. 
D)  ​minerals. 
E)  ​carbohydrates 
A)  ​vitamins. 
B)  ​fat. 
C)  ​protein. 
D)  ​minerals. 
E)  ​carbohydrates

Question 19

You are assessing your own diet. Which of the following would be the most practical tool to use?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​www.ChooseMyPlate.gov 
B)  ​EARs 
C)  ​DVs 
D)  ​Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
E)  ​Individual food labels 
A)  ​www.ChooseMyPlate.gov 
B)  ​EARs 
C)  ​DVs 
D)  ​Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
E)  ​Individual food labels

Question 20

Which of the following has the highest nutrient density?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ lamb, ice cream, and pre-sweetened cereal 
B)  ​whole-grain bread, poultry, and skim milk 
C)  cottage cheese, sweet potatoes, and ham 
D)  ​dried apples, legumes, and pancakes 
E)  ​cheddar cheese, carrots, and bagels 
A)  ​ lamb, ice cream, and pre-sweetened cereal 
B)  ​whole-grain bread, poultry, and skim milk 
C)  cottage cheese, sweet potatoes, and ham 
D)  ​dried apples, legumes, and pancakes 
E)  ​cheddar cheese, carrots, and bagels

Exam 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health

The USDA Food Intake Patterns encourage the greatest consumption of which of the following nutrients?​

Major reports regarding the contribution of diet and nutrition status to the health of the people of the United States depend on information collected by the​

You are advising a client on components of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Which of the following would you include in your advice?​

A client consumes the following foods from the grain group of the USDA Food Patterns: 1/2 cup oatmeal, 2 slices of bread, 3 cups popped popcorn, and 1 cup pasta. How many ounce equivalents did the client consume?​

The essential nutrients are those:​

Which type of physical activities are recommended by the ACSM for developing and maintaining fitness?​

Which group is not a basic food group included in the USDA Food Patterns?​

Which statement is true regarding nutrition information on foods?​

Which of the following is a pure carbohydrate?​

A set of nutrient standards designed strictly for use on food labels is called the:​

Which of the following foods best exemplifies the Mediterranean culture?​

Which health claim linking nutrients and food constituents to disease is not reliable?​

​"Calcium builds strong bones" is an example of:

An individual's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is deemed adequate in the absence of:​

To ensure that the vitamin and mineral recommendations meet the needs of as many people as possible, the recommendations are set near the top end of the range of the population's estimated average requirements.​

From the list of benefits of a physically active lifestyle presented in your text, choose six that apply directly to you and explain why.​

Matching -RDA ​

​All of the following nutrients are organic except:

You are assessing your own diet. Which of the following would be the most practical tool to use?​

Which of the following has the highest nutrient density?​

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

The USDA Food Intake Patterns encourage the greatest consumption of which of the following nutrients?

Major reports regarding the contribution of diet and nutrition status to the health of the people of the United States depend on information collected by the

You are advising a client on components of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Which of the following would you include in your advice?

A client consumes the following foods from the grain group of the USDA Food Patterns: 1/2 cup oatmeal, 2 slices of bread, 3 cups popped popcorn, and 1 cup pasta. How many ounce equivalents did the client consume?

The essential nutrients are those:

Which type of physical activities are recommended by the ACSM for developing and maintaining fitness?

Which group is not a basic food group included in the USDA Food Patterns?

Which statement is true regarding nutrition information on foods?

Which of the following is a pure carbohydrate?

A set of nutrient standards designed strictly for use on food labels is called the:

Which of the following foods best exemplifies the Mediterranean culture?

Which health claim linking nutrients and food constituents to disease is not reliable?

"Calcium builds strong bones" is an example of:

An individual's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is deemed adequate in the absence of:

To ensure that the vitamin and mineral recommendations meet the needs of as many people as possible, the recommendations are set near the top end of the range of the population's estimated average requirements.

From the list of benefits of a physically active lifestyle presented in your text, choose six that apply directly to you and explain why.

Matching -RDA

All of the following nutrients are organic except:

You are assessing your own diet. Which of the following would be the most practical tool to use?

Which of the following has the highest nutrient density?