Question 1

Structure/function claims are:

Accepted Answer

A)  approved by the FDA. 
B)  allowed on all food and supplement labels. 
C)  required to include a disclaimer that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 
D)  the same as health and nutrient claims. 
A)  approved by the FDA. 
B)  allowed on all food and supplement labels. 
C)  required to include a disclaimer that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 
D)  the same as health and nutrient claims.

Question 2

A Supplement Facts panel appears on the label of every dietary supplement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The purpose of a food guide is to translate nutrient intake recommendations into recommended food choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The basic premise of federal dietary guidance has remained fairly unchanged, and it is to choose the right combinations of foods to promote health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Food additives must be included in the ingredients list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Overt nutrient deficiencies are now rare in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Should super-fortified foods be classified as foods or as dietary supplements? How would their regulation vary? Justify your response.

Accepted Answer

Super-fortified foods should be classifi

Question 8

Should foods fortified to levels above the RDA for one or more nutrients carry a consumer warning to avoid overconsumption? Justify your response.

Accepted Answer

Yes, foods fortified to levels above the

Question 9

According to MyPlate, half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Limiting empty calories is important as they provide mostly calories and fewer nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Nutrition recommendations are developed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  address the nutritional concerns of the population. 
B)  evaluate the nutrient intake of populations. 
C)  help individuals meet their specific nutrient needs. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  address the nutritional concerns of the population. 
B)  evaluate the nutrient intake of populations. 
C)  help individuals meet their specific nutrient needs. 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 12

Based on the ingredients listing for drinks A and B, which would be the healthier choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink A 
B)  Drink B 
C)  Drinks A and B are comparable (neither is healthier) 
A)  Drink A 
B)  Drink B 
C)  Drinks A and B are comparable (neither is healthier)

Question 13

Which of the following pieces of information is NOT required on the foods label?

Accepted Answer

A)  Name of the product 
B)  Total weight or volume of the contents 
C)  Name, address and website of the manufacturer, distributor or packager 
D)  Ingredients in descending order by weight 
A)  Name of the product 
B)  Total weight or volume of the contents 
C)  Name, address and website of the manufacturer, distributor or packager 
D)  Ingredients in descending order by weight

Question 14

The Estimated Energy Requirements (EERs) estimate calorie needs to promote weight loss among adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

MyPlate:

Accepted Answer

A)  divides foods into 4 groups. 
B)  illustrates the appropriate proportions of food. 
C)  replaces the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 
D)  All of these are characteristic of MyPlate. 
A)  divides foods into 4 groups. 
B)  illustrates the appropriate proportions of food. 
C)  replaces the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 
D)  All of these are characteristic of MyPlate.

Question 16

If you ate the entire box, how many calories from fat would you have consumed?

Accepted Answer

A)  110 
B)  220 
C)  250 
D)  500 
A)  110 
B)  220 
C)  250 
D)  500

Question 17

Which groups of individuals could benefit the most from the consumption of super-fortified foods? Which groups of individuals could be harmed the most? Justify your response.

Accepted Answer

The groups of individuals who could bene

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding the AMDRs is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  They allow flexibility in food intake patterns. 
B)  They are available for vitamins and minerals. 
C)  They are used in conjunction with the EER. 
D)  They are intended to promote diets that minimize disease risk. 
A)  They allow flexibility in food intake patterns. 
B)  They are available for vitamins and minerals. 
C)  They are used in conjunction with the EER. 
D)  They are intended to promote diets that minimize disease risk.

Question 19

To decrease your chance of getting a food-borne illness, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  cut your fresh produce and raw meat on the same cutting board to limit waste. 
B)  eat your fresh fruits and vegetables without washing them first to preserve the nutritional value. 
C)  order your steaks rare to medium-well in doneness. 
D)  wash your hands frequently. 
A)  cut your fresh produce and raw meat on the same cutting board to limit waste. 
B)  eat your fresh fruits and vegetables without washing them first to preserve the nutritional value. 
C)  order your steaks rare to medium-well in doneness. 
D)  wash your hands frequently.

Question 20

The MyPlate icon shows what a balanced meal should look like. Explain how the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate are related.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The MyPlate icon shows what a balanced...

Structure/function claims are:

A Supplement Facts panel appears on the label of every dietary supplement.

The purpose of a food guide is to translate nutrient intake recommendations into recommended food choices.

The basic premise of federal dietary guidance has remained fairly unchanged, and it is to choose the right combinations of foods to promote health.

Food additives must be included in the ingredients list.

Overt nutrient deficiencies are now rare in the United States.

Should super-fortified foods be classified as foods or as dietary supplements? How would their regulation vary? Justify your response.

Should foods fortified to levels above the RDA for one or more nutrients carry a consumer warning to avoid overconsumption? Justify your response.

According to MyPlate, half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables.

Limiting empty calories is important as they provide mostly calories and fewer nutrients.

Nutrition recommendations are developed to:

Based on the ingredients listing for drinks A and B, which would be the healthier choice?

Which of the following pieces of information is NOT required on the foods label?

The Estimated Energy Requirements (EERs) estimate calorie needs to promote weight loss among adults.

MyPlate:

If you ate the entire box, how many calories from fat would you have consumed?

Which groups of individuals could benefit the most from the consumption of super-fortified foods? Which groups of individuals could be harmed the most? Justify your response.

Which of the following statements regarding the AMDRs is false?

To decrease your chance of getting a food-borne illness, you should:

The MyPlate icon shows what a balanced meal should look like. Explain how the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate are related.

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

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Exam 2: Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Structure/function claims are:

A Supplement Facts panel appears on the label of every dietary supplement.

The purpose of a food guide is to translate nutrient intake recommendations into recommended food choices.

The basic premise of federal dietary guidance has remained fairly unchanged, and it is to choose the right combinations of foods to promote health.

Food additives must be included in the ingredients list.

Overt nutrient deficiencies are now rare in the United States.

Should super-fortified foods be classified as foods or as dietary supplements? How would their regulation vary? Justify your response.

Should foods fortified to levels above the RDA for one or more nutrients carry a consumer warning to avoid overconsumption? Justify your response.

According to MyPlate, half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables.

Limiting empty calories is important as they provide mostly calories and fewer nutrients.

Nutrition recommendations are developed to:

Based on the ingredients listing for drinks A and B, which would be the healthier choice?

Which of the following pieces of information is NOT required on the foods label?

The Estimated Energy Requirements (EERs) estimate calorie needs to promote weight loss among adults.

MyPlate:

If you ate the entire box, how many calories from fat would you have consumed?

Which groups of individuals could benefit the most from the consumption of super-fortified foods? Which groups of individuals could be harmed the most? Justify your response.

Which of the following statements regarding the AMDRs is false?

To decrease your chance of getting a food-borne illness, you should:

The MyPlate icon shows what a balanced meal should look like. Explain how the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate are related.

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