Question 1

Excessive alcohol intake increases:

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A) the risk of kidney disease. 
B) risk for serious health and social problems. 
C) nervous system stimulation. 
D) reflex time. 
A) the risk of kidney disease. 
B) risk for serious health and social problems. 
C) nervous system stimulation. 
D) reflex time.

Question 2

There is no truly healthful way to "eat out" away from home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

For the USDA Food Patterns,the term "ounce-equivalent" refers to:

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A) a serving size that is 1 ounce or its equivalent for the fruits and vegetables sections. 
B) a serving size that is 1 ounce or its equivalent for the dairy foods section. 
C) a serving size that is 1 ounce or its equivalent for the grains and protein foods sections. 
D) a serving size that is 1 ounce or its equivalent for all food sections. 
A) a serving size that is 1 ounce or its equivalent for the fruits and vegetables sections. 
B) a serving size that is 1 ounce or its equivalent for the dairy foods section. 
C) a serving size that is 1 ounce or its equivalent for the grains and protein foods sections. 
D) a serving size that is 1 ounce or its equivalent for all food sections.

Question 4

When using diet-planning tools such as the USDA Food Patterns,you should learn the definition of a serving size for the tool you're using,and then:

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A) eat as much as you're allowed to up to the serving size limit. 
B) estimate your approximate food intake for each food group through the day. 
C) compare it with the serving sizes of other tools or plans. 
D) measure your food intake to determine if you are meeting the guidelines. 
A) eat as much as you're allowed to up to the serving size limit. 
B) estimate your approximate food intake for each food group through the day. 
C) compare it with the serving sizes of other tools or plans. 
D) measure your food intake to determine if you are meeting the guidelines.

Question 5

Less than 7-10% of your total daily Calories should come from saturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Dietary Guidelines offer several flexible templates to follow to build a healthy eating pattern,including the USDA Food Patterns and:

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A) the DRIs. 
B) the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. 
C) a weight-loss diet plan. 
D) specific activity recommendations. 
A) the DRIs. 
B) the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. 
C) a weight-loss diet plan. 
D) specific activity recommendations.

Question 7

Food labeling regulations allow manufacturers to omit the footnote of the Nutrition Facts Panel on smaller products with small labels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Over the past 30 years,most food portion sizes have:

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A) fluctuated. 
B) increased. 
C) remained largely the same. 
D) decreased. 
A) fluctuated. 
B) increased. 
C) remained largely the same. 
D) decreased.

Question 9

Which statement BEST describes "nutrient density"?

Accepted Answer

A) Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the same old thing. 
B) Consume a variety of foods from the major food groups every day. 
C) Plan your entire day's diet so that you juggle nutrient sources. 
D) Consume foods that have the most nutrients for their Calories. 
A) Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the same old thing. 
B) Consume a variety of foods from the major food groups every day. 
C) Plan your entire day's diet so that you juggle nutrient sources. 
D) Consume foods that have the most nutrients for their Calories.

Question 10

Legumes are included in the protein foods section of the USDA Food Patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A sound strategy for eating out more healthfully would be to:

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A) always order an appetizer so you're fuller when the main course arrives. 
B) avoid grains and carbohydrates completely. 
C) avoid all-you-can-eat buffet-style restaurants. 
D) drink large glasses of water before,during,and after your meal. 
A) always order an appetizer so you're fuller when the main course arrives. 
B) avoid grains and carbohydrates completely. 
C) avoid all-you-can-eat buffet-style restaurants. 
D) drink large glasses of water before,during,and after your meal.

Question 12

Within a given area,having more restaurants per person increases obesity levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Empty Calories are those which:

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A) provide energy only in short spurts. 
B) come from solid fats and/or added sugars and provide few or no nutrients. 
C) cause you to gain weight. 
D) come from naturally-occurring sugars found in fruits and other sweet foods. 
A) provide energy only in short spurts. 
B) come from solid fats and/or added sugars and provide few or no nutrients. 
C) cause you to gain weight. 
D) come from naturally-occurring sugars found in fruits and other sweet foods.

Question 14

The government agency that regulates food labeling in the United States is the:

Accepted Answer

A) U.S.Dept.of Agriculture (USD
A) . 
B) U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) . 
C) Centers for Disease Control (CD
C) . 
D) U.S.Dept.of Health and Human Services (USDHHS). 
A) U.S.Dept.of Agriculture (USD
A) . 
B) U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) . 
C) Centers for Disease Control (CD
C) . 
D) U.S.Dept.of Health and Human Services (USDHHS).

Question 15

What are the purpose and the essential aspects of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Discuss three examples of how the Dietary Guidelines can be incorporated into your daily life.

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The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines fo

Question 16

The RDA values were first published in:

Accepted Answer

A) 1941. 
B) 1897. 
C) 1900. 
D) 1985. 
A) 1941. 
B) 1897. 
C) 1900. 
D) 1985.

Question 17

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting intake of which of the following?

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A) fiber 
B) saturated fats 
C) complex carbohydrates 
D) fruits 
A) fiber 
B) saturated fats 
C) complex carbohydrates 
D) fruits

Question 18

Which of the following foods is MOST likely to have the greatest nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 cups of strawberry Lifesavers (200 kcal) 
B) 1 cup of strawberry Lifesavers (100 kcal) 
C) 8 fluid ounces of berry-flavored soda (100 kcal) 
D) 1 cup of fresh strawberries (100 kcal) 
A) 2 cups of strawberry Lifesavers (200 kcal) 
B) 1 cup of strawberry Lifesavers (100 kcal) 
C) 8 fluid ounces of berry-flavored soda (100 kcal) 
D) 1 cup of fresh strawberries (100 kcal)

Question 19

What are the strengths and the limitations of the USDA MyPlate graphic and the USDA Food Patterns? Be as thorough as possible in your answer.

Accepted Answer

The USDA MyPlate graphic and the USDA Fo

Question 20

Including fiber in your diet is beneficial to your GI tract,but consuming excess amounts of fiber can result in the loss of nutrients.This statement is an example of which of the factors to consider in planning diets?

Accepted Answer

A) adequacy 
B) Calorie control 
C) variety 
D) moderation 
A) adequacy 
B) Calorie control 
C) variety 
D) moderation

Exam 2: Designing a Healthful Diet

Excessive alcohol intake increases:

There is no truly healthful way to "eat out" away from home.

For the USDA Food Patterns,the term "ounce-equivalent" refers to:

When using diet-planning tools such as the USDA Food Patterns,you should learn the definition of a serving size for the tool you're using,and then:

Less than 7-10% of your total daily Calories should come from saturated fat.

The Dietary Guidelines offer several flexible templates to follow to build a healthy eating pattern,including the USDA Food Patterns and:

Food labeling regulations allow manufacturers to omit the footnote of the Nutrition Facts Panel on smaller products with small labels.

Over the past 30 years,most food portion sizes have:

Which statement BEST describes "nutrient density"?

Legumes are included in the protein foods section of the USDA Food Patterns.

A sound strategy for eating out more healthfully would be to:

Within a given area,having more restaurants per person increases obesity levels.

Empty Calories are those which:

The government agency that regulates food labeling in the United States is the:

What are the purpose and the essential aspects of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Discuss three examples of how the Dietary Guidelines can be incorporated into your daily life.

The RDA values were first published in:

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting intake of which of the following?

Which of the following foods is MOST likely to have the greatest nutrient density?

What are the strengths and the limitations of the USDA MyPlate graphic and the USDA Food Patterns? Be as thorough as possible in your answer.

Including fiber in your diet is beneficial to your GI tract,but consuming excess amounts of fiber can result in the loss of nutrients.This statement is an example of which of the factors to consider in planning diets?

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