Question 1

Describe the term food desert as it applies to American living.

Accepted Answer

A food desert is a neighborhoo

Question 2

A list of the more specific information about what the food package contains is called

Accepted Answer

A) percent daily value (%DV). 
B) food labeling. 
C) ingredients list. 
D) health claims. 
E) nutrient claims. 
A) percent daily value (%DV). 
B) food labeling. 
C) ingredients list. 
D) health claims. 
E) nutrient claims.

Question 3

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are based on

Accepted Answer

A) survey results from typical American diets. 
B) common health problems in America. 
C) scientific evidence. 
D) statistical analysis of food purchases in America. 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) survey results from typical American diets. 
B) common health problems in America. 
C) scientific evidence. 
D) statistical analysis of food purchases in America. 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 4

What is a structure/function claim and how is it displayed on a package? Name one example of a structure/function claim.

Accepted Answer

A structure/function claim must not make

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic from food guides around the world?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat more plant foods. 
B) Choose lean protein foods. 
C) Choose saturated fats over unsaturated fats. 
D) Control portion sizes. 
E) Be physically activE. 
A) Eat more plant foods. 
B) Choose lean protein foods. 
C) Choose saturated fats over unsaturated fats. 
D) Control portion sizes. 
E) Be physically activE.

Question 6

What is the typical relationship between inexpensive fast-food items and nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

Fast food items are generally higher in

Question 7

Which governmental agency or agencies is(are)responsible for designing food policy guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A) United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services 
B) Food and Drug Administration 
C) Centers for Disease Control 
D) Environmental Protection Agency 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services 
B) Food and Drug Administration 
C) Centers for Disease Control 
D) Environmental Protection Agency 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 8

Which of the following is a dietary principle of not overindulging in potentially harmful foods,such as those that contain unhealthy levels of fat,sugar,and salt?

Accepted Answer

A) moderation 
B) variety 
C) balance 
D) adequacy 
E) sufficiency 
A) moderation 
B) variety 
C) balance 
D) adequacy 
E) sufficiency

Question 9

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Accepted Answer

A) provide essential advice for how to eat healthfully and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. 
B) are newly released every year. 
C) include calorie intake amounts for various lifestyles and life stages. 
D) outline the health benefit of specific nutrients. 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) provide essential advice for how to eat healthfully and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. 
B) are newly released every year. 
C) include calorie intake amounts for various lifestyles and life stages. 
D) outline the health benefit of specific nutrients. 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 10

Which of the following is a declaration on a food package to indicate a link between a food,food component,or dietary supplement and a reduction in the risk of a disease?

Accepted Answer

A) food additive 
B) supplemental health information 
C) structure/function claim 
D) health claim 
E) nutrient claim 
A) food additive 
B) supplemental health information 
C) structure/function claim 
D) health claim 
E) nutrient claim

Question 11

The declaration on a food package of the nutrient content is called

Accepted Answer

A) percent daily value (%DV). 
B) food labeling. 
C) ingredients list. 
D) health claims. 
E) nutrient claims. 
A) percent daily value (%DV). 
B) food labeling. 
C) ingredients list. 
D) health claims. 
E) nutrient claims.

Question 12

After familiarizing yourself with food guides from around the world,how do the French Diet Steps,the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid,and the Japanese Diet Spinning Top incorporate exercise compared with America's MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

The French Diet Steps, the Mediterranean

Question 13

Which of the following nutrients plays a role in the management of blood pressure and can affect the progression of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) sodium 
C) glucose 
D) electrolytes 
E) fiber 
A) calcium 
B) sodium 
C) glucose 
D) electrolytes 
E) fiber

Question 14

The most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Accepted Answer

A) stress the importance of electrolyte balance. 
B) stress the consumption of nutrient-dense foods. 
C) limit the daily intake of dairy foods. 
D) aim to increase the calories from SOFAs. 
E) aim to decrease the consumption of fiber. 
A) stress the importance of electrolyte balance. 
B) stress the consumption of nutrient-dense foods. 
C) limit the daily intake of dairy foods. 
D) aim to increase the calories from SOFAs. 
E) aim to decrease the consumption of fiber.

Question 15

The average American typically gets _____ of their calories from SOFAs (solid fats and added sugars)each day.

Accepted Answer

A) all 
B) 75% 
C) 50% 
D) one-third 
E) 25% 
A) all 
B) 75% 
C) 50% 
D) one-third 
E) 25%

Question 16

The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 requires which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) restaurants must provide nutrition details to consumers 
B) most foods be labeled using a standardized format 
C) all food be labeled with calorie amounts 
D) packaged food will include nutrient claims 
E) all health claims must be placed on the front of the packaging 
A) restaurants must provide nutrition details to consumers 
B) most foods be labeled using a standardized format 
C) all food be labeled with calorie amounts 
D) packaged food will include nutrient claims 
E) all health claims must be placed on the front of the packaging

Question 17

Why should consumers use the USDA's MyPlate to develop their daily food plans?

Accepted Answer

MyPlate,a tool released by the FDA in 20

Question 18

A healthy diet will include which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

A) balance 
B) adequacy 
C) moderation 
D) variety 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) balance 
B) adequacy 
C) moderation 
D) variety 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 19

Which of the following foods would be considered nutrient dense?

Accepted Answer

A) applesauce 
B) orange sherbet 
C) lemonade 
D) hot chocolate 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) applesauce 
B) orange sherbet 
C) lemonade 
D) hot chocolate 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 20

Which of the following food items is considered nutrient dense?

Accepted Answer

A) cheese 
B) diet soda 
C) whole-grain bread 
D) tortilla chips made from corn 
E) sausage 
A) cheese 
B) diet soda 
C) whole-grain bread 
D) tortilla chips made from corn 
E) sausage

Exam 2: Healthy Diets

Describe the term food desert as it applies to American living.

A list of the more specific information about what the food package contains is called

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are based on

What is a structure/function claim and how is it displayed on a package? Name one example of a structure/function claim.

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic from food guides around the world?

What is the typical relationship between inexpensive fast-food items and nutrient density?

Which governmental agency or agencies is(are)responsible for designing food policy guidelines?

Which of the following is a dietary principle of not overindulging in potentially harmful foods,such as those that contain unhealthy levels of fat,sugar,and salt?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Which of the following is a declaration on a food package to indicate a link between a food,food component,or dietary supplement and a reduction in the risk of a disease?

The declaration on a food package of the nutrient content is called

After familiarizing yourself with food guides from around the world,how do the French Diet Steps,the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid,and the Japanese Diet Spinning Top incorporate exercise compared with America's MyPlate?

Which of the following nutrients plays a role in the management of blood pressure and can affect the progression of heart disease?

The most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The average American typically gets _____ of their calories from SOFAs (solid fats and added sugars)each day.

The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 requires which of the following?

Why should consumers use the USDA's MyPlate to develop their daily food plans?

A healthy diet will include which of the following components?

Which of the following foods would be considered nutrient dense?

Which of the following food items is considered nutrient dense?

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