Question 1

When referring to the DRI recommended intakes,it is important to remember that:​

Accepted Answer

A) they are designed to help an individual recover from an illness. 
B) they are the minimum values needed to maintain health. 
C) ​they are based on the latest available scientific research. 
D) ​they must be consumed daily because they do not account for varied intakes. 
E) ​they are not age or gender specific. 
A) they are designed to help an individual recover from an illness. 
B) they are the minimum values needed to maintain health. 
C) ​they are based on the latest available scientific research. 
D) ​they must be consumed daily because they do not account for varied intakes. 
E) ​they are not age or gender specific.

Question 2

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)are appropriately used for all of the following except:​

Accepted Answer

A) estimating the nutrient needs of persons with medical problems. 
B) estimating the adequacy of an individual's nutrient intake. 
C) ​planning diets for military personnel. 
D) ​ensuring that minimum nutrient requirements are met. 
E) ​planning diets for school children. 
A) estimating the nutrient needs of persons with medical problems. 
B) estimating the adequacy of an individual's nutrient intake. 
C) ​planning diets for military personnel. 
D) ​ensuring that minimum nutrient requirements are met. 
E) ​planning diets for school children.

Question 3

The best way for a person to get all the essential nutrients and keep energy intake low is to:​

Accepted Answer

A) limit consumption of foods from the grains group. 
B) follow the principle of adequacy in dietary intake. 
C) ​follow the principle of variety in dietary intake. 
D) ​choose foods with a high nutrient density from each food group. 
E) ​eat only natural,unprocessed foods. 
A) limit consumption of foods from the grains group. 
B) follow the principle of adequacy in dietary intake. 
C) ​follow the principle of variety in dietary intake. 
D) ​choose foods with a high nutrient density from each food group. 
E) ​eat only natural,unprocessed foods.

Question 4

The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to consume less:​

Accepted Answer

A) fish and shellfish. 
B) fruits. 
C) ​nonfat dairy foods. 
D) ​vegetables. 
E) ​refined grains. 
A) fish and shellfish. 
B) fruits. 
C) ​nonfat dairy foods. 
D) ​vegetables. 
E) ​refined grains.

Question 5

​When you see that foods have a high nutrient density,you should:

Accepted Answer

A) avoid them because they are too high in calories. 
B) choose them if you are trying to lose weight because they have no calories. 
C) ​use them sparingly because they aren't as healthy. 
D) ​choose them only if you are not meeting your nutrient needs with a supplement. 
E) ​choose them because they form the foundation of the diet in the USDA Food Intake Patterns. 
A) avoid them because they are too high in calories. 
B) choose them if you are trying to lose weight because they have no calories. 
C) ​use them sparingly because they aren't as healthy. 
D) ​choose them only if you are not meeting your nutrient needs with a supplement. 
E) ​choose them because they form the foundation of the diet in the USDA Food Intake Patterns.

Question 6

Which of the following lunches best fits into a meal plan suggesting that a person eat 1 cup vegetables,2 ounces grains,and 2 ounces protein foods at lunch?​

Accepted Answer

A) sandwich of 2 slices whole-wheat bread,4 tablespoons nut butter,and 1 tablespoon honey with salad of 1 cup raw spinach 
B) sandwich of 2 slices whole-wheat bread and 2 ounces ham,1 boiled egg,and 1 cup vegetable juice 
C) stir-fry of 1/2 cup tofu and 1 cup mixed vegetables on 1 cup cooked rice 
D) ​2 ounces broiled salmon and 1 cup thick tomato sauce over 1/2 cup cooked pasta 
E) ½ avocado,½ cup yogurt,2 tablespoons peanut butter,and 1 cup cooked spinach 
A) sandwich of 2 slices whole-wheat bread,4 tablespoons nut butter,and 1 tablespoon honey with salad of 1 cup raw spinach 
B) sandwich of 2 slices whole-wheat bread and 2 ounces ham,1 boiled egg,and 1 cup vegetable juice 
C) stir-fry of 1/2 cup tofu and 1 cup mixed vegetables on 1 cup cooked rice 
D) ​2 ounces broiled salmon and 1 cup thick tomato sauce over 1/2 cup cooked pasta 
E) ½ avocado,½ cup yogurt,2 tablespoons peanut butter,and 1 cup cooked spinach

Question 7

You are planning a meal that includes a hamburger on a bun,coleslaw,and French fries.To have a more nutrient-dense meal,you should eat:​

Accepted Answer

A) fried chicken,potato salad,a biscuit,and canned peaches. 
B) pork tenderloin,green peas,brown rice,and strawberries. 
C) ​spare ribs,scalloped potatoes,cornbread,and chocolate pudding. 
D) ​fried catfish,baked beans,a white dinner roll,and vanilla ice cream. 
E) ​a hamburger on a bun,nuts,and cheese. 
A) fried chicken,potato salad,a biscuit,and canned peaches. 
B) pork tenderloin,green peas,brown rice,and strawberries. 
C) ​spare ribs,scalloped potatoes,cornbread,and chocolate pudding. 
D) ​fried catfish,baked beans,a white dinner roll,and vanilla ice cream. 
E) ​a hamburger on a bun,nuts,and cheese.

Question 8

Which of the following is the best and safest source of phytochemicals?​

Accepted Answer

A) whole foods 
B) supplements 
C) ​herbal remedies 
D) ​organic foods 
E) ​genetically modified organisms 
A) whole foods 
B) supplements 
C) ​herbal remedies 
D) ​organic foods 
E) ​genetically modified organisms

Question 9

Which statement is about the DRI is FALSE?​

Accepted Answer

A) The committee that publishes them is comprised of nutrition experts. 
B) They are minimum requirements,not recommendations. 
C) ​They are based on review of available scientific research. 
D) ​They are for individuals who are healthy. 
E) ​They assume that intakes will vary from day to day. 
A) The committee that publishes them is comprised of nutrition experts. 
B) They are minimum requirements,not recommendations. 
C) ​They are based on review of available scientific research. 
D) ​They are for individuals who are healthy. 
E) ​They assume that intakes will vary from day to day.

Question 10

One of the major disadvantages of the USDA Food Intake Patterns is that they cannot be adapted to other national and cultural cuisines.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a nutrient does not have a Tolerable Upper Intake Level,this means that:​

Accepted Answer

A) it is safe to consume in any amount. 
B) insufficient data exist to establish a value. 
C) ​no caution is required when consuming supplements of that nutrient. 
D) ​it is safe when supplemental levels are added to foods. 
E) ​it is unsafe to consume in any amount. 
A) it is safe to consume in any amount. 
B) insufficient data exist to establish a value. 
C) ​no caution is required when consuming supplements of that nutrient. 
D) ​it is safe when supplemental levels are added to foods. 
E) ​it is unsafe to consume in any amount.

Question 12

Which of the following foods is exempt from listing ingredients on the label?​

Accepted Answer

A) mayonnaise 
B) salad dressing 
C) ​ice cream 
D) ​pickles 
E) ​fresh bananas 
A) mayonnaise 
B) salad dressing 
C) ​ice cream 
D) ​pickles 
E) ​fresh bananas

Question 13

By varying food choices among and within food groups in the USDA Food Intake Patterns,you will help to ensure adequate nutrient intakes and protect against large amounts of toxins or contaminants from any one food.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels." If you were evaluating the claim,you would:​

Accepted Answer

A) be suspicious because this is a structure-function claim requiring no advance approval. 
B) know this is an accurate statement because it was reviewed before being put on the label. 
C) ​know that the manufacturer has done extensive research on the claim. 
D) ​be aware that the FDA has done research on the manufacturer's claim. 
E) ​be likely to recommend this product because of the obvious health benefits. 
A) be suspicious because this is a structure-function claim requiring no advance approval. 
B) know this is an accurate statement because it was reviewed before being put on the label. 
C) ​know that the manufacturer has done extensive research on the claim. 
D) ​be aware that the FDA has done research on the manufacturer's claim. 
E) ​be likely to recommend this product because of the obvious health benefits.

Question 15

An important role of the Food Lists for Diabetes system of categorizing foods is to:​

Accepted Answer

A) provide food lists for people who want an exact match on all nutrients in a food category. 
B) provide groupings of foods with similar carbohydrate,fat,protein,and calorie contents. 
C) ​calculate the exact number of calories provided by a person's diet. 
D) ​have foods available from one group to substitute for foods not liked in another group. 
E) ​tell people with diabetes exactly what they can and cannot eat. 
A) provide food lists for people who want an exact match on all nutrients in a food category. 
B) provide groupings of foods with similar carbohydrate,fat,protein,and calorie contents. 
C) ​calculate the exact number of calories provided by a person's diet. 
D) ​have foods available from one group to substitute for foods not liked in another group. 
E) ​tell people with diabetes exactly what they can and cannot eat.

Question 16

Any food providing 10%-19% of the Daily Value for a nutrient in one serving is considered to be a _____ source of the nutrient.​

Accepted Answer

A) poor​ 
B) reliable 
C) ​good 
D) ​excellent 
E) ​fair 
A) poor​ 
B) reliable 
C) ​good 
D) ​excellent 
E) ​fair

Question 17

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all of the following except:​

Accepted Answer

A) consuming less than 10% of calories from saturated fatty acids. 
B) consuming less than 300 mg per day of dietary cholesterol. 
C) ​increasing trans fat consumption in the diet. 
D) ​using oils to replace solid fats when possible. 
E) ​keeping total fat consumption between 20 and 35% of total energy. 
A) consuming less than 10% of calories from saturated fatty acids. 
B) consuming less than 300 mg per day of dietary cholesterol. 
C) ​increasing trans fat consumption in the diet. 
D) ​using oils to replace solid fats when possible. 
E) ​keeping total fat consumption between 20 and 35% of total energy.

Question 18

Recent research on the health benefits of flavonoids found in dark chocolate has shown all of the following except:​

Accepted Answer

A) a flavonoid antioxidant accumulates in the blood of individuals who eat chocolate. 
B) chocolate intake correlates with a lower risk of diabetes and heart disease. 
C) ​dark chocolate consumption promotes weight loss. 
D) ​evidence that chocolate improves mood is lacking. 
E) ​in a study of about 1,000 people,greater chocolate intakes were associated with more depressive symptoms. 
A) a flavonoid antioxidant accumulates in the blood of individuals who eat chocolate. 
B) chocolate intake correlates with a lower risk of diabetes and heart disease. 
C) ​dark chocolate consumption promotes weight loss. 
D) ​evidence that chocolate improves mood is lacking. 
E) ​in a study of about 1,000 people,greater chocolate intakes were associated with more depressive symptoms.

Question 19

Name and briefly describe the three types of claims that may appear on food labels.How reliable is each of these types of claims?​

Accepted Answer

Nutrient claims-for example,that a food

Question 20

On average,one should try to get 100% of the DRI for every nutrient to ensure an adequate intake over time.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When referring to the DRI recommended intakes,it is important to remember that:

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)are appropriately used for all of the following except:

The best way for a person to get all the essential nutrients and keep energy intake low is to:

The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to consume less:

When you see that foods have a high nutrient density,you should:

Which of the following lunches best fits into a meal plan suggesting that a person eat 1 cup vegetables,2 ounces grains,and 2 ounces protein foods at lunch?

You are planning a meal that includes a hamburger on a bun,coleslaw,and French fries.To have a more nutrient-dense meal,you should eat:

Which of the following is the best and safest source of phytochemicals?

Which statement is about the DRI is FALSE?

One of the major disadvantages of the USDA Food Intake Patterns is that they cannot be adapted to other national and cultural cuisines.

If a nutrient does not have a Tolerable Upper Intake Level,this means that:

Which of the following foods is exempt from listing ingredients on the label?

By varying food choices among and within food groups in the USDA Food Intake Patterns,you will help to ensure adequate nutrient intakes and protect against large amounts of toxins or contaminants from any one food.

A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels." If you were evaluating the claim,you would:

An important role of the Food Lists for Diabetes system of categorizing foods is to:

Any food providing 10%-19% of the Daily Value for a nutrient in one serving is considered to be a _____ source of the nutrient.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all of the following except:

Recent research on the health benefits of flavonoids found in dark chocolate has shown all of the following except:

Name and briefly describe the three types of claims that may appear on food labels.How reliable is each of these types of claims?

On average,one should try to get 100% of the DRI for every nutrient to ensure an adequate intake over time.

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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

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Diet and Health

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Exam 2: Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

When referring to the DRI recommended intakes,it is important to remember that:​

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)are appropriately used for all of the following except:​

The best way for a person to get all the essential nutrients and keep energy intake low is to:​

The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to consume less:​

​When you see that foods have a high nutrient density,you should:

Which of the following lunches best fits into a meal plan suggesting that a person eat 1 cup vegetables,2 ounces grains,and 2 ounces protein foods at lunch?​

You are planning a meal that includes a hamburger on a bun,coleslaw,and French fries.To have a more nutrient-dense meal,you should eat:​

Which of the following is the best and safest source of phytochemicals?​

Which statement is about the DRI is FALSE?​

One of the major disadvantages of the USDA Food Intake Patterns is that they cannot be adapted to other national and cultural cuisines.​

If a nutrient does not have a Tolerable Upper Intake Level,this means that:​

Which of the following foods is exempt from listing ingredients on the label?​

By varying food choices among and within food groups in the USDA Food Intake Patterns,you will help to ensure adequate nutrient intakes and protect against large amounts of toxins or contaminants from any one food.​

A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels." If you were evaluating the claim,you would:​

An important role of the Food Lists for Diabetes system of categorizing foods is to:​

Any food providing 10%-19% of the Daily Value for a nutrient in one serving is considered to be a _____ source of the nutrient.​

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all of the following except:​

Recent research on the health benefits of flavonoids found in dark chocolate has shown all of the following except:​

Name and briefly describe the three types of claims that may appear on food labels.How reliable is each of these types of claims?​

On average,one should try to get 100% of the DRI for every nutrient to ensure an adequate intake over time.​

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

When referring to the DRI recommended intakes,it is important to remember that:

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)are appropriately used for all of the following except:

The best way for a person to get all the essential nutrients and keep energy intake low is to:

The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to consume less:

When you see that foods have a high nutrient density,you should:

Which of the following lunches best fits into a meal plan suggesting that a person eat 1 cup vegetables,2 ounces grains,and 2 ounces protein foods at lunch?

You are planning a meal that includes a hamburger on a bun,coleslaw,and French fries.To have a more nutrient-dense meal,you should eat:

Which of the following is the best and safest source of phytochemicals?

Which statement is about the DRI is FALSE?

One of the major disadvantages of the USDA Food Intake Patterns is that they cannot be adapted to other national and cultural cuisines.

If a nutrient does not have a Tolerable Upper Intake Level,this means that:

Which of the following foods is exempt from listing ingredients on the label?

By varying food choices among and within food groups in the USDA Food Intake Patterns,you will help to ensure adequate nutrient intakes and protect against large amounts of toxins or contaminants from any one food.

A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels." If you were evaluating the claim,you would:

An important role of the Food Lists for Diabetes system of categorizing foods is to:

Any food providing 10%-19% of the Daily Value for a nutrient in one serving is considered to be a _____ source of the nutrient.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all of the following except:

Recent research on the health benefits of flavonoids found in dark chocolate has shown all of the following except:

Name and briefly describe the three types of claims that may appear on food labels.How reliable is each of these types of claims?

On average,one should try to get 100% of the DRI for every nutrient to ensure an adequate intake over time.