Question 1

Which of the following is characteristic of Daily Values?​

Accepted Answer

A) They provide nutrient values for different categories of people. 
B) They are ideal for allowing comparisons among foods. 
C) ​They are useful as nutrient intake goals for individuals. 
D) ​They provide information on all DRI nutrients. 
E) ​Daily Values are calculated based on a 1500-calorie diet. 
A) They provide nutrient values for different categories of people. 
B) They are ideal for allowing comparisons among foods. 
C) ​They are useful as nutrient intake goals for individuals. 
D) ​They provide information on all DRI nutrients. 
E) ​Daily Values are calculated based on a 1500-calorie diet.

Question 2

So far,the DRI Committee has published recommendations for the vitamins and minerals,along with those for carbohydrates,fiber,lipids,proteins,water,and energy.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What changes to the average American diet are necessary for the population to meet the Dietary Guidelines?​

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Guidelines committee compare

Question 4

Which of the following people would not be covered by the DRI,based on assumptions made by the DRI committee?​

Accepted Answer

A) Harry,a 35-year-old healthy businessman 
B) Cindy,a 21-year-old college athlete 
C) ​Robert,a 20 year old with cystic fibrosis 
D) ​Joann,a 35-year-old female vegetarian 
E) ​Kimberly,a healthy 8-year-old female 
A) Harry,a 35-year-old healthy businessman 
B) Cindy,a 21-year-old college athlete 
C) ​Robert,a 20 year old with cystic fibrosis 
D) ​Joann,a 35-year-old female vegetarian 
E) ​Kimberly,a healthy 8-year-old female

Question 5

Which phytochemical contained in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?​

Accepted Answer

A) carotenoids 
B) lignans 
C) ​lutein 
D) ​flavonoids 
E) ​tannins 
A) carotenoids 
B) lignans 
C) ​lutein 
D) ​flavonoids 
E) ​tannins

Question 6

Which of the following includes the recommended daily amounts of food from each group for a sedentary woman of 32 who requires 1,800 kcal/day,based on the USDA Food Intake Patterns?​

Accepted Answer

A) 1 cup nonfat milk;1 slice toast;1/2 cup oatmeal;3/4 cup orange juice;3 oz.chicken breast;1/2 cup green beans;1 medium apple 
B) 1/2 cup grape juice;2 tbs.peanut butter on 2 slices whole-wheat bread;1 cup nonfat yogurt;1 medium apple;1/2 cup diced cucumbers;3 oz.baked fish;1 cup spinach leaves;1 cup squash;1/2 cup carrots;1 cup cooked rice;2-oz.whole-wheat dinner roll;1/2 cup strawberries;2 cups nonfat milk 
C) 1 cup nonfat milk;1 cup raisin bran;1 medium apricot;1 egg;3 oz.steak;1 medium baked potato;1/2 cup broccoli;1 cup nonfat milk;2-oz.whole-wheat roll 
D) 2 slices whole-wheat bread with 1 1/2 oz.fat-free natural cheese;1/2 cup apple juice;3 oz.tuna fish salad with 1 cup lettuce leaves;1 oz.crackers;1 cup milk;3 oz.pork chop;1/2 cup Brussels sprouts;1/2 cup fruit cocktail 
E) ​1 egg;½ avocado;½ cup yogurt;1 tbs.peanut butter;1 medium apple;½ cup spinach;1 oz.nuts;3 oz.baked chicken,no skin;1 oz.goat cheese 
A) 1 cup nonfat milk;1 slice toast;1/2 cup oatmeal;3/4 cup orange juice;3 oz.chicken breast;1/2 cup green beans;1 medium apple 
B) 1/2 cup grape juice;2 tbs.peanut butter on 2 slices whole-wheat bread;1 cup nonfat yogurt;1 medium apple;1/2 cup diced cucumbers;3 oz.baked fish;1 cup spinach leaves;1 cup squash;1/2 cup carrots;1 cup cooked rice;2-oz.whole-wheat dinner roll;1/2 cup strawberries;2 cups nonfat milk 
C) 1 cup nonfat milk;1 cup raisin bran;1 medium apricot;1 egg;3 oz.steak;1 medium baked potato;1/2 cup broccoli;1 cup nonfat milk;2-oz.whole-wheat roll 
D) 2 slices whole-wheat bread with 1 1/2 oz.fat-free natural cheese;1/2 cup apple juice;3 oz.tuna fish salad with 1 cup lettuce leaves;1 oz.crackers;1 cup milk;3 oz.pork chop;1/2 cup Brussels sprouts;1/2 cup fruit cocktail 
E) ​1 egg;½ avocado;½ cup yogurt;1 tbs.peanut butter;1 medium apple;½ cup spinach;1 oz.nuts;3 oz.baked chicken,no skin;1 oz.goat cheese

Question 7

Identify the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.​

Accepted Answer

The USDA's Physical Activity Guidelines

Question 8

One of the best sources of lycopene is:​

Accepted Answer

A) tomatoes. 
B) soy products. 
C) ​garlic. 
D) ​flaxseed. 
E) ​rice. 
A) tomatoes. 
B) soy products. 
C) ​garlic. 
D) ​flaxseed. 
E) ​rice.

Question 9

Users of the Food Lists for Diabetes (formerly the Exchange System)can make an informed approximation of the energy-yielding nutrients and calories in almost any food they might encounter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is one difference between the Dietary Reference Intakes and the Daily Values?​

Accepted Answer

A) the Daily Values are used in the United States only. 
B) the Dietary Reference Intakes are to be used on food labels. 
C) ​the Daily Values are a better way of determining nutrient goals of individuals. 
D) ​the Dietary Reference Intakes do not account for age or gender. 
E) ​the Dietary Reference Intakes are expressed as a percent of total calories. 
A) the Daily Values are used in the United States only. 
B) the Dietary Reference Intakes are to be used on food labels. 
C) ​the Daily Values are a better way of determining nutrient goals of individuals. 
D) ​the Dietary Reference Intakes do not account for age or gender. 
E) ​the Dietary Reference Intakes are expressed as a percent of total calories.

Question 11

Which of the following have the scientists who have been doing research on phytochemicals in foods found to be true?​

Accepted Answer

A) Their health benefits in people were recognized before their roles in taste and color of foods. 
B) Only a few compounds found in foods can be considered phytochemicals. 
C) ​They are just as effective in a supplement form as in food form. 
D) ​Research has shown the possible health benefits in cell and animal studies. 
E) ​Phytochemicals in supplement form are safe at any level of consumption. 
A) Their health benefits in people were recognized before their roles in taste and color of foods. 
B) Only a few compounds found in foods can be considered phytochemicals. 
C) ​They are just as effective in a supplement form as in food form. 
D) ​Research has shown the possible health benefits in cell and animal studies. 
E) ​Phytochemicals in supplement form are safe at any level of consumption.

Question 12

Your sister has evaluated her usual diet by comparing it to the USDA Food Intake Patterns and has found that her intakes of fruits,vegetables,and dairy foods are lower than recommended.How would you interpret her results?​

Accepted Answer

A) She needs to eat more of these foods and less of others to keep her calories balanced. 
B) She is choosing the right foods because her intake matches the average American diet. 
C) ​Her calorie intake is too low so she needs to increase her food intake. 
D) ​She is choosing too many different kinds of fruits and vegetables. 
E) ​She could use sauces and dips to make vegetables more palatable,thereby increasing her vegetable intake. 
A) She needs to eat more of these foods and less of others to keep her calories balanced. 
B) She is choosing the right foods because her intake matches the average American diet. 
C) ​Her calorie intake is too low so she needs to increase her food intake. 
D) ​She is choosing too many different kinds of fruits and vegetables. 
E) ​She could use sauces and dips to make vegetables more palatable,thereby increasing her vegetable intake.

Question 13

Which of the following foods do not fit into any of the five major food groups in the USDA Food Intake Patterns?​

Accepted Answer

A) yogurt,legumes,and cheese 
B) peaches,peanuts,and ready-to-eat cereal 
C) ​margarine,gravy,and jelly 
D) ​eggs,frozen yogurt,and avocados 
E) ​white bread,whole-grain pasta,and rice 
A) yogurt,legumes,and cheese 
B) peaches,peanuts,and ready-to-eat cereal 
C) ​margarine,gravy,and jelly 
D) ​eggs,frozen yogurt,and avocados 
E) ​white bread,whole-grain pasta,and rice

Question 14

In the USDA Food Intake Patterns,one ounce of protein foods is equal to all of the following except:​

Accepted Answer

A) 1 oz.cooked fish. 
B) 1 egg. 
C) ​1 tbs.peanut butter. 
D) ​1 cup cooked legumes. 
E) ​½ oz.nuts. 
A) 1 oz.cooked fish. 
B) 1 egg. 
C) ​1 tbs.peanut butter. 
D) ​1 cup cooked legumes. 
E) ​½ oz.nuts.

Question 15

Which of the following establishes population-wide average requirements used by nutrition policymakers?​

Accepted Answer

A) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
B) Daily Values 
C) ​Recommended Daily Allowances 
D) ​Adequate Intakes 
E) ​Estimated Average Requirements 
A) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
B) Daily Values 
C) ​Recommended Daily Allowances 
D) ​Adequate Intakes 
E) ​Estimated Average Requirements

Question 16

Which of the following foods in the protein foods group of the USDA Food Intake Patterns has the highest nutrient density?​

Accepted Answer

A) luncheon meats 
B) fried fish 
C) ​duck with skin 
D) ​chicken with no skin 
E) ​bacon 
A) luncheon meats 
B) fried fish 
C) ​duck with skin 
D) ​chicken with no skin 
E) ​bacon

Question 17

Characteristics of food groups plans include all of the following except:​

Accepted Answer

A) they sort foods into groups based on nutrient content. 
B) they specify that people should eat a certain minimum number of servings from each group. 
C) ​the USDA Food Intake Patterns are an example. 
D) ​they organize foods with respect to their calorie amounts. 
E) ​following such a plan will help ensure dietary adequacy,balance,and variety. 
A) they sort foods into groups based on nutrient content. 
B) they specify that people should eat a certain minimum number of servings from each group. 
C) ​the USDA Food Intake Patterns are an example. 
D) ​they organize foods with respect to their calorie amounts. 
E) ​following such a plan will help ensure dietary adequacy,balance,and variety.

Question 18

The Daily Values are nutrient standards used to compare the nutrient contents of packaged foods.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For healthy people,the Food Lists for Diabetes help primarily with:​

Accepted Answer

A) balance. 
B) calorie control. 
C) ​adequacy. 
D) ​moderation. 
E) ​variety. 
A) balance. 
B) calorie control. 
C) ​adequacy. 
D) ​moderation. 
E) ​variety.

Question 20

Concerned about the toxic effects of added nutrients in fortified foods and supplements,when eaten in addition to staple foods,scientists established the _____ category of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).​

Accepted Answer

A) Recommended Dietary Allowances (RD
A)  
B) Adequate Intakes (AI) 
C) ​Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) 
D) ​Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) 
E) ​Acceptable Micronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) 
A) Recommended Dietary Allowances (RD
A)  
B) Adequate Intakes (AI) 
C) ​Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) 
D) ​Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) 
E) ​Acceptable Micronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)

Which of the following is characteristic of Daily Values?

So far,the DRI Committee has published recommendations for the vitamins and minerals,along with those for carbohydrates,fiber,lipids,proteins,water,and energy.

What changes to the average American diet are necessary for the population to meet the Dietary Guidelines?

Which of the following people would not be covered by the DRI,based on assumptions made by the DRI committee?

Which phytochemical contained in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?

Which of the following includes the recommended daily amounts of food from each group for a sedentary woman of 32 who requires 1,800 kcal/day,based on the USDA Food Intake Patterns?

Identify the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.

One of the best sources of lycopene is:

Users of the Food Lists for Diabetes (formerly the Exchange System)can make an informed approximation of the energy-yielding nutrients and calories in almost any food they might encounter.

What is one difference between the Dietary Reference Intakes and the Daily Values?

Which of the following have the scientists who have been doing research on phytochemicals in foods found to be true?

Your sister has evaluated her usual diet by comparing it to the USDA Food Intake Patterns and has found that her intakes of fruits,vegetables,and dairy foods are lower than recommended.How would you interpret her results?

Which of the following foods do not fit into any of the five major food groups in the USDA Food Intake Patterns?

In the USDA Food Intake Patterns,one ounce of protein foods is equal to all of the following except:

Which of the following establishes population-wide average requirements used by nutrition policymakers?

Which of the following foods in the protein foods group of the USDA Food Intake Patterns has the highest nutrient density?

Characteristics of food groups plans include all of the following except:

The Daily Values are nutrient standards used to compare the nutrient contents of packaged foods.

For healthy people,the Food Lists for Diabetes help primarily with:

Concerned about the toxic effects of added nutrients in fortified foods and supplements,when eaten in addition to staple foods,scientists established the _____ category of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

Food Choices and Human Health

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber

The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant

Child Teen and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

Exam 2: Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

Which of the following is characteristic of Daily Values?​

So far,the DRI Committee has published recommendations for the vitamins and minerals,along with those for carbohydrates,fiber,lipids,proteins,water,and energy.​

What changes to the average American diet are necessary for the population to meet the Dietary Guidelines?​

Which of the following people would not be covered by the DRI,based on assumptions made by the DRI committee?​

Which phytochemical contained in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?​

Which of the following includes the recommended daily amounts of food from each group for a sedentary woman of 32 who requires 1,800 kcal/day,based on the USDA Food Intake Patterns?​

Identify the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.​

One of the best sources of lycopene is:​

Users of the Food Lists for Diabetes (formerly the Exchange System)can make an informed approximation of the energy-yielding nutrients and calories in almost any food they might encounter.

What is one difference between the Dietary Reference Intakes and the Daily Values?​

Which of the following have the scientists who have been doing research on phytochemicals in foods found to be true?​

Your sister has evaluated her usual diet by comparing it to the USDA Food Intake Patterns and has found that her intakes of fruits,vegetables,and dairy foods are lower than recommended.How would you interpret her results?​

Which of the following foods do not fit into any of the five major food groups in the USDA Food Intake Patterns?​

In the USDA Food Intake Patterns,one ounce of protein foods is equal to all of the following except:​

Which of the following establishes population-wide average requirements used by nutrition policymakers?​

Which of the following foods in the protein foods group of the USDA Food Intake Patterns has the highest nutrient density?​

Characteristics of food groups plans include all of the following except:​

The Daily Values are nutrient standards used to compare the nutrient contents of packaged foods.​

For healthy people,the Food Lists for Diabetes help primarily with:​

Concerned about the toxic effects of added nutrients in fortified foods and supplements,when eaten in addition to staple foods,scientists established the _____ category of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).​

Food Choices and Human Health

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber

The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant

Child Teen and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

Which of the following is characteristic of Daily Values?

So far,the DRI Committee has published recommendations for the vitamins and minerals,along with those for carbohydrates,fiber,lipids,proteins,water,and energy.

What changes to the average American diet are necessary for the population to meet the Dietary Guidelines?

Which of the following people would not be covered by the DRI,based on assumptions made by the DRI committee?

Which phytochemical contained in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?

Which of the following includes the recommended daily amounts of food from each group for a sedentary woman of 32 who requires 1,800 kcal/day,based on the USDA Food Intake Patterns?

Identify the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.

One of the best sources of lycopene is:

What is one difference between the Dietary Reference Intakes and the Daily Values?

Which of the following have the scientists who have been doing research on phytochemicals in foods found to be true?

Your sister has evaluated her usual diet by comparing it to the USDA Food Intake Patterns and has found that her intakes of fruits,vegetables,and dairy foods are lower than recommended.How would you interpret her results?

Which of the following foods do not fit into any of the five major food groups in the USDA Food Intake Patterns?

In the USDA Food Intake Patterns,one ounce of protein foods is equal to all of the following except:

Which of the following establishes population-wide average requirements used by nutrition policymakers?

Which of the following foods in the protein foods group of the USDA Food Intake Patterns has the highest nutrient density?

Characteristics of food groups plans include all of the following except:

The Daily Values are nutrient standards used to compare the nutrient contents of packaged foods.

For healthy people,the Food Lists for Diabetes help primarily with:

Concerned about the toxic effects of added nutrients in fortified foods and supplements,when eaten in addition to staple foods,scientists established the _____ category of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).