Question 1

Based on the visuals below, what would you determine the "kids'" risk for heart disease to be?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Based on the visuals below, what would...

Question 2

As intake rises above the UL, the likelihood of _____ increases.

Accepted Answer

A)  deficiency 
B)  normalcy 
C)  toxicity 
D)  nutrient density 
A)  deficiency 
B)  normalcy 
C)  toxicity 
D)  nutrient density

Question 3

This food is low in saturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Dietary Guidelines recommend that at least half of your grains come from whole grain sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that no more than ____ percent of calories come from saturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  12 
A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  12

Question 6

An ingredient list is required on all products containing more than one ingredient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which nutrient intake recommendation is used as a goal when a Recommended Dietary Allowance does not exist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate Intake 
B)  Estimated Average Requirement 
C)  Estimated Energy Requirement 
D)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level 
A)  Adequate Intake 
B)  Estimated Average Requirement 
C)  Estimated Energy Requirement 
D)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level

Question 8

Some empty calories come from foods that belong to a food group but contain added sugars and fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The DRIs tell you how much of each nutrient you need and help you choose foods that will meet these needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Oatmeal and brown rice are whole grains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

DRIs vary based on each of these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  age. 
B)  gender. 
C)  lifestyle stage. 
D)  race. 
A)  age. 
B)  gender. 
C)  lifestyle stage. 
D)  race.

Question 12

The set of health promotion and disease prevention objectives that is revised every 10 years are the ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dietary Allowances 
B)  Healthy People objectives 
C)  USDA Food Guidance System 
D)  US Diet Requirements 
A)  Dietary Allowances 
B)  Healthy People objectives 
C)  USDA Food Guidance System 
D)  US Diet Requirements

Question 13

The DRI that is most commonly used to determine the nutritional value of individual diets are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate Intakes. 
B)  Estimated Average Requirements. 
C)  Recommended Dietary Allowances. 
D)  Tolerable Upper Intake Levels. 
A)  Adequate Intakes. 
B)  Estimated Average Requirements. 
C)  Recommended Dietary Allowances. 
D)  Tolerable Upper Intake Levels.

Question 14

If Joe consumed 2500 calories daily, he would need to consume ____ the %DV listed in the Nutrition Facts panel.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater than 
B)  less than 
C)  the same as 
A)  greater than 
B)  less than 
C)  the same as

Question 15

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, maintaining a healthy body weight is emphasized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  following a diet that provides fewer than 120 grams of carbohydrate daily. 
B)  following a diet with less than 10% of total calories from fat. 
C)  increasing protein intake. 
D)  moderating calorie intake. 
A)  following a diet that provides fewer than 120 grams of carbohydrate daily. 
B)  following a diet with less than 10% of total calories from fat. 
C)  increasing protein intake. 
D)  moderating calorie intake.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a key recommendation promoted by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consume less than 300 mg of dietary cholesterol daily. 
B)  Drink one glass of red wine daily. 
C)  Increase fruit and vegetable consumption. 
D)  Use oils to replace solid fats where possible. 
A)  Consume less than 300 mg of dietary cholesterol daily. 
B)  Drink one glass of red wine daily. 
C)  Increase fruit and vegetable consumption. 
D)  Use oils to replace solid fats where possible.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a source of empty calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Donuts and other pastries 
B)  Soft drinks and candy 
C)  Table sugar and butter 
D)  Oils 
A)  Donuts and other pastries 
B)  Soft drinks and candy 
C)  Table sugar and butter 
D)  Oils

Question 18

The Daily Value amounts listed in the Nutrition Facts panel are based on a _____ calorie diet.

Accepted Answer

A)  1500 
B)  1800 
C)  2000 
D)  2500 
A)  1500 
B)  1800 
C)  2000 
D)  2500

Question 19

Losing weight requires burning fewer calories than you consume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The current U.S. dietary pattern is not as healthy as it could be. The visual below compares the usual U.S. intake of selected foods and nutrients as a percentage of the recommended goal or limit. Discuss how the Dietary Guidelines for Americans incorporated research results such as those depicted in the visual below.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The current U.S. dietary pattern is not...

Based on the visuals below, what would you determine the "kids'" risk for heart disease to be?

As intake rises above the UL, the likelihood of _____ increases.

This food is low in saturated fat.

The Dietary Guidelines recommend that at least half of your grains come from whole grain sources.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that no more than ____ percent of calories come from saturated fat.

An ingredient list is required on all products containing more than one ingredient.

Which nutrient intake recommendation is used as a goal when a Recommended Dietary Allowance does not exist?

Some empty calories come from foods that belong to a food group but contain added sugars and fats.

The DRIs tell you how much of each nutrient you need and help you choose foods that will meet these needs.

Oatmeal and brown rice are whole grains.

DRIs vary based on each of these EXCEPT:

The set of health promotion and disease prevention objectives that is revised every 10 years are the ________________.

The DRI that is most commonly used to determine the nutritional value of individual diets are the:

If Joe consumed 2500 calories daily, he would need to consume ____ the %DV listed in the Nutrition Facts panel.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, maintaining a healthy body weight is emphasized by:

Which of the following is NOT a key recommendation promoted by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a source of empty calories?

The Daily Value amounts listed in the Nutrition Facts panel are based on a _____ calorie diet.

Losing weight requires burning fewer calories than you consume.

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Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition From 1 to 100

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Exam 2: Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Based on the visuals below, what would you determine the "kids'" risk for heart disease to be?

As intake rises above the UL, the likelihood of _____ increases.

This food is low in saturated fat.

The Dietary Guidelines recommend that at least half of your grains come from whole grain sources.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that no more than ____ percent of calories come from saturated fat.

An ingredient list is required on all products containing more than one ingredient.

Which nutrient intake recommendation is used as a goal when a Recommended Dietary Allowance does not exist?

Some empty calories come from foods that belong to a food group but contain added sugars and fats.

The DRIs tell you how much of each nutrient you need and help you choose foods that will meet these needs.

Oatmeal and brown rice are whole grains.

DRIs vary based on each of these EXCEPT:

The set of health promotion and disease prevention objectives that is revised every 10 years are the ________________.

The DRI that is most commonly used to determine the nutritional value of individual diets are the:

If Joe consumed 2500 calories daily, he would need to consume ____ the %DV listed in the Nutrition Facts panel.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, maintaining a healthy body weight is emphasized by:

Which of the following is NOT a key recommendation promoted by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a source of empty calories?

The Daily Value amounts listed in the Nutrition Facts panel are based on a _____ calorie diet.

Losing weight requires burning fewer calories than you consume.

Nutrition: Everyday Choices

Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition From 1 to 100

How Safe Is Our Food Supply

Feeding the World

Filters