Question 1

There is an RDI for all of the following nutrients except

Accepted Answer

A) fiber. 
B) biotin. 
C) iron. 
D) selenium. 
A) fiber. 
B) biotin. 
C) iron. 
D) selenium. A

Question 2

DRIs have _____ age groupings.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 5 
C) 8 
D) 16 
A) 10 
B) 5 
C) 8 
D) 16 A

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT part of the Daily Reference Intake (DRI)?

Accepted Answer

A) Adequate Intake (AI) 
B) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
C) Healthy Eating Index (HEI) 
D) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A)  
A) Adequate Intake (AI) 
B) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
C) Healthy Eating Index (HEI) 
D) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A)  C

Question 4

Serving size on nutrition labels is determined by

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A) the government, which sets individual standards. 
B) the manufacturer of the product. 
C) the types of stores that sell the product. 
D) the package size of the product. 
A) the government, which sets individual standards. 
B) the manufacturer of the product. 
C) the types of stores that sell the product. 
D) the package size of the product.

Question 5

Nutrient intakes are most likely to be low in

Accepted Answer

A) populations living in the South. 
B) preschool children. 
C) those older than 65 years. 
D) those living below the poverty line. 
A) populations living in the South. 
B) preschool children. 
C) those older than 65 years. 
D) those living below the poverty line.

Question 6

Tolerable upper intakes (UIs) of nutrients were established to

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A) define nutrient intakes that may promote health. 
B) reduce the risk of adverse toxic effects. 
C) define the level of nutrient that will meet the requirements of 97% to 98% of the healthy population. 
D) provide data on estimated safe and adequate daily dietary intakes. 
A) define nutrient intakes that may promote health. 
B) reduce the risk of adverse toxic effects. 
C) define the level of nutrient that will meet the requirements of 97% to 98% of the healthy population. 
D) provide data on estimated safe and adequate daily dietary intakes.

Question 7

Which of the following would NOT be required to have a nutrition label?

Accepted Answer

A) Canned corn 
B) Hot dogs 
C) Fresh ground turkey 
D) American cheese 
A) Canned corn 
B) Hot dogs 
C) Fresh ground turkey 
D) American cheese

Question 8

A lactoovovegetarian

Accepted Answer

A) eats only eggs and vegetables. 
B) eats dairy products and eggs but no other animal products. 
C) does not eat any food of animal origin. 
D) is a vegetarian who occasionally eats poultry. 
A) eats only eggs and vegetables. 
B) eats dairy products and eggs but no other animal products. 
C) does not eat any food of animal origin. 
D) is a vegetarian who occasionally eats poultry.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT part of the Universal Prescription for Health and Nutritional Fitness?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat foods with prebiotics and probiotics. 
B) Drink fluoridated water. 
C) Eat fewer high cholesterol foods. 
D) Limit or omit high-sodium foods. 
A) Eat foods with prebiotics and probiotics. 
B) Drink fluoridated water. 
C) Eat fewer high cholesterol foods. 
D) Limit or omit high-sodium foods.

Question 10

Dietary Guidelines for Americans are revised

Accepted Answer

A) every 2 years. 
B) every 10 years. 
C) every 5 years. 
D) as needed. 
A) every 2 years. 
B) every 10 years. 
C) every 5 years. 
D) as needed.

Question 11

"Low-fat" on a food label means that food

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A) contains 25% less fat than a reference product. 
B) contains less than or equal to 3 g of fat per serving. 
C) contains one-third fewer fat calories than a reference product. 
D) is naturally low in fat. 
A) contains 25% less fat than a reference product. 
B) contains less than or equal to 3 g of fat per serving. 
C) contains one-third fewer fat calories than a reference product. 
D) is naturally low in fat.

Question 12

A major difference between MyPyramid in the United States and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating is

Accepted Answer

A) the Canadian guide recommends daily servings of milk. 
B) MyPyramid emphasizes eating vegetables. 
C) Canada's Food Guide recognizes cultural, spiritual, and physical importance of Aboriginal foods. 
D) only MyPyramid includes a recommendation for physical activity. 
A) the Canadian guide recommends daily servings of milk. 
B) MyPyramid emphasizes eating vegetables. 
C) Canada's Food Guide recognizes cultural, spiritual, and physical importance of Aboriginal foods. 
D) only MyPyramid includes a recommendation for physical activity.

Question 13

The Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge

Accepted Answer

A) encourages vendors to supply foods without harmful chemicals and antibiotics. 
B) encourages hospital food service to minimize food waste and support the use of food packaging that is ecologically protective. 
C) promotes locally sourced foods when possible. 
D) all of the above. 
A) encourages vendors to supply foods without harmful chemicals and antibiotics. 
B) encourages hospital food service to minimize food waste and support the use of food packaging that is ecologically protective. 
C) promotes locally sourced foods when possible. 
D) all of the above.

Question 14

An example of an approved health claim is:

Accepted Answer

A) acai berries help prevent cancer. 
B) grapefruit can assist in weight loss because it helps burn calories. 
C) diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. 
D) eating fish meals twice a week can improve immunocompetence. 
A) acai berries help prevent cancer. 
B) grapefruit can assist in weight loss because it helps burn calories. 
C) diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. 
D) eating fish meals twice a week can improve immunocompetence.

Question 15

A food constituent that is not defined as a nutrient but has a biologic effect that may influence health is a

Accepted Answer

A) sustainable food. 
B) organic food. 
C) cariogenic food. 
D) functional food. 
A) sustainable food. 
B) organic food. 
C) cariogenic food. 
D) functional food.

Question 16

Pork is prohibited in which of the following religions?

Accepted Answer

A) Jewish, Muslim, and Seventh Day Adventist 
B) Catholic, Muslim, and Buddhist 
C) Mormon, Jewish, and Muslim 
D) Mormon, Hindu, and Seventh Day Adventist 
A) Jewish, Muslim, and Seventh Day Adventist 
B) Catholic, Muslim, and Buddhist 
C) Mormon, Jewish, and Muslim 
D) Mormon, Hindu, and Seventh Day Adventist

Question 17

MyPyramid was developed by

Accepted Answer

A) USDA and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). 
B) the National Cancer Institute. 
C) the Food and Drug Administration. 
D) the Ministry of Health. 
A) USDA and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). 
B) the National Cancer Institute. 
C) the Food and Drug Administration. 
D) the Ministry of Health.

Question 18

Daily Values (DVs) shown on the nutrition facts label are

Accepted Answer

A) recommended intakes for specific nutrients. 
B) reference points based on a 2000-calorie diet. 
C) the same as DRIs. 
D) listed as grams or milligrams. 
A) recommended intakes for specific nutrients. 
B) reference points based on a 2000-calorie diet. 
C) the same as DRIs. 
D) listed as grams or milligrams.

Exam 11: Food and Nutrient Delivery: Diet Guidelines, Nutrient Standards, and Cultural Competence

There is an RDI for all of the following nutrients except

DRIs have _____ age groupings.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Daily Reference Intake (DRI)?

Serving size on nutrition labels is determined by

Nutrient intakes are most likely to be low in

Tolerable upper intakes (UIs) of nutrients were established to

Which of the following would NOT be required to have a nutrition label?

A lactoovovegetarian

Which of the following is NOT part of the Universal Prescription for Health and Nutritional Fitness?

Dietary Guidelines for Americans are revised

"Low-fat" on a food label means that food

A major difference between MyPyramid in the United States and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating is

The Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge

An example of an approved health claim is:

A food constituent that is not defined as a nutrient but has a biologic effect that may influence health is a

Pork is prohibited in which of the following religions?

MyPyramid was developed by

Daily Values (DVs) shown on the nutrition facts label are

Intake: Digestion, Absorption, Transport, and Excretion of Nutrients

Intake: Energy

Inflammation and the Pathophysiology of Chronic Disease

Intake: Analysis of the Diet

Clinical: Nutritional Genomics

Clinical: Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance

Clinical: Biochemical, Physical, and Functional Assessment

Clinical: Food-Drug Interactions

Behavioral-Environmental: the Individual in the Community

Overview of Nutrition Diagnosis and Intervention

Food and Nutrient Delivery: Complementary and Integrative Medicine and Dietary Supplementation

Food and Nutrient Delivery: Nutrition Support

Education and Counseling: Behavioral Change

Nutrition for Reproductive Health and Lactation

Nutrition in Infancy

Nutrition in Childhood

Nutrition in Adolescence

Nutrition in the Adult Years

Nutrition in Aging

Nutrition in Weight Management

Nutrition in Eating Disorders

Nutrition in Exercise and Sports Performance

Nutrition and Bone Health

Nutrition for Oral and Dental Health

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Adverse Reactions to Food: Allergies and Intolerances

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia of Nondiabetic Origin

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Thyroid, Adrenal, and Other Endocrine Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Anemia

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Pulmonary Disease

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Renal Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Prevention, Treatment, and Survivorship

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Hiv and Aids

Medical Nutrition Therapy in Critical Care

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Rheumatic Disease

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Neurologic Disorders

Mnt in Psychiatric and Cognitive Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Genetic Metabolic Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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