Question 1

Alissa consumes about 3,200 mg of sodium per day.Following the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans would require that Alissa

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A)  cut her sodium intake by about 500 mg a day. 
B)  cut her sodium intake by about 1,000 mg a day. 
C)  maintain her sodium intake at about this level. 
D)  increase her sodium intake by about 300 mg a day. 
A)  cut her sodium intake by about 500 mg a day. 
B)  cut her sodium intake by about 1,000 mg a day. 
C)  maintain her sodium intake at about this level. 
D)  increase her sodium intake by about 300 mg a day.

Question 2

The amount and %DV per serving of which of the following is NOT identified on the Nutrition Facts panel?

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A)  sodium 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  dietary fiber 
D)  cholesterol 
A)  sodium 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  dietary fiber 
D)  cholesterol

Question 3

Milk is a good source of calcium but a poor source of iron.Meat is a good source of iron but a poor source of calcium.A diet incorporating both of these foods demonstrates what characteristic of a healthful diet?

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A)  moderation 
B)  balance 
C)  nutrient density 
D)  freshness 
A)  moderation 
B)  balance 
C)  nutrient density 
D)  freshness

Question 4

The Nutrition Facts panel on a box of granola indicates that one serving contains 1 gram of saturated fat and 2 grams of unsaturated fat.The label on this product is allowed to state that it is

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A)  fat free. 
B)  low fat. 
C)  saturated fat free. 
D)  reduced Calorie. 
A)  fat free. 
B)  low fat. 
C)  saturated fat free. 
D)  reduced Calorie.

Question 5

Which of the following would NOT be a good practice for eating out healthfully?

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A)  Share an entrée with a friend. 
B)  Order low-fat or nonfat salad dressing served on the side. 
C)  Order cream-based soups to increase your calcium intake. 
D)  Instead of a beef burger, order a chicken, fish, or veggie burger. 
A)  Share an entrée with a friend. 
B)  Order low-fat or nonfat salad dressing served on the side. 
C)  Order cream-based soups to increase your calcium intake. 
D)  Instead of a beef burger, order a chicken, fish, or veggie burger.

Question 6

Sights,smells,and other aspects of our environment affect appetite.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement BEST describes nutrient density?

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A)  Choose a number of different foods within any given food group. 
B)  Consume a variety of foods from the five 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. 
B)  Consume a variety of foods from the five 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 8

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated every 10 years.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

On a food label,"Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect" is an example of an FDA-approved

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A)  nutrient claim. 
B)  health claim. 
C)  structure-function claim. 
D)  micronutrient claim. 
A)  nutrient claim. 
B)  health claim. 
C)  structure-function claim. 
D)  micronutrient claim.

Question 10

Joachim consumes about 15% of his total Calories per day as saturated fat.Following the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans would require that Joachim

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A)  eliminate all saturated fat from his diet. 
B)  maintain his saturated fat intake at about this level. 
C)  increase his saturated fat intake by about one-third. 
D)  decrease his saturated fat intake by about one-third. 
A)  eliminate all saturated fat from his diet. 
B)  maintain his saturated fat intake at about this level. 
C)  increase his saturated fat intake by about one-third. 
D)  decrease his saturated fat intake by about one-third.

Question 11

A healthful diet is low in nutrient density.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Moderate alcohol consumption is defined as no more than two drinks a day for men and no more than one drink a day for women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Nutrition Facts panel on a food package contains the structure-function claims related to that product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

MiPlato,the Spanish language version of MyPlate,recommends

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A)  a variety of choices from the five major food groups. 
B)  daily lean meat consumption. 
C)  beans, eggs, and cheese as primary protein sources. 
D)  milk, cheese, and yogurt in moderation. 
A)  a variety of choices from the five major food groups. 
B)  daily lean meat consumption. 
C)  beans, eggs, and cheese as primary protein sources. 
D)  milk, cheese, and yogurt in moderation.

Question 15

The information provided on a food label that identifies how much a serving of food contributes to your intake of nutrients based on 2,000 Calories a day is called the

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A)  ounce-equivalent. 
B)  Percent Daily Values. 
C)  Dietary Reference Intakes. 
D)  footnote. 
A)  ounce-equivalent. 
B)  Percent Daily Values. 
C)  Dietary Reference Intakes. 
D)  footnote.

Question 16

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advise that you

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A)  keep your intake of sodium to no more than 10% of total Calories. 
B)  keep your intake of cholesterol to no more than 10% of total Calories. 
C)  keep your intake of alcohol to no more than 10% of total Calories. 
D)  keep your intake of added sugars to no more than 10% of total Calories. 
A)  keep your intake of sodium to no more than 10% of total Calories. 
B)  keep your intake of cholesterol to no more than 10% of total Calories. 
C)  keep your intake of alcohol to no more than 10% of total Calories. 
D)  keep your intake of added sugars to no more than 10% of total Calories.

Question 17

Describe an incident when sensory data caused you to eat even though you weren't hungry.What learned factors or social or cultural cues influenced your choice of foods?

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One incident that comes to mind is when

Question 18

The FDA requires nutrition labeling

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A)  in every restaurant, café, cafeteria, and food kiosk in the United States. 
B)  on menus in sit-down restaurants only. 
C)  in fast-food restaurants but not other retail food establishments. 
D)  in chain restaurants and many other retail food outlets. 
A)  in every restaurant, café, cafeteria, and food kiosk in the United States. 
B)  on menus in sit-down restaurants only. 
C)  in fast-food restaurants but not other retail food establishments. 
D)  in chain restaurants and many other retail food outlets.

Question 19

According to the USDA Food Patterns,which of the following foods is NOT a food that is considered to have empty Calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  chocolate cake 
B)  cream cheese 
C)  fruit drinks 
D)  grapes 
A)  chocolate cake 
B)  cream cheese 
C)  fruit drinks 
D)  grapes

Question 20

The statement of identity on a food label indicates the

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A)  common and identifiable name of the food product. 
B)  date, time, and location that the food product was produced. 
C)  name and address of the food manufacturer. 
D)  complete list of every ingredient contained in the food product. 
A)  common and identifiable name of the food product. 
B)  date, time, and location that the food product was produced. 
C)  name and address of the food manufacturer. 
D)  complete list of every ingredient contained in the food product.

Exam 2: Designing a Healthful Diet

Alissa consumes about 3,200 mg of sodium per day.Following the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans would require that Alissa

The amount and %DV per serving of which of the following is NOT identified on the Nutrition Facts panel?

Milk is a good source of calcium but a poor source of iron.Meat is a good source of iron but a poor source of calcium.A diet incorporating both of these foods demonstrates what characteristic of a healthful diet?

The Nutrition Facts panel on a box of granola indicates that one serving contains 1 gram of saturated fat and 2 grams of unsaturated fat.The label on this product is allowed to state that it is

Which of the following would NOT be a good practice for eating out healthfully?

Sights,smells,and other aspects of our environment affect appetite.

Which statement BEST describes nutrient density?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated every 10 years.

On a food label,"Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect" is an example of an FDA-approved

Joachim consumes about 15% of his total Calories per day as saturated fat.Following the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans would require that Joachim

A healthful diet is low in nutrient density.

Moderate alcohol consumption is defined as no more than two drinks a day for men and no more than one drink a day for women.

The Nutrition Facts panel on a food package contains the structure-function claims related to that product.

MiPlato,the Spanish language version of MyPlate,recommends

The information provided on a food label that identifies how much a serving of food contributes to your intake of nutrients based on 2,000 Calories a day is called the

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advise that you

Describe an incident when sensory data caused you to eat even though you weren't hungry.What learned factors or social or cultural cues influenced your choice of foods?

The FDA requires nutrition labeling

According to the USDA Food Patterns,which of the following foods is NOT a food that is considered to have empty Calories?

The statement of identity on a food label indicates the

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