Question 1

Mandatory labeling of foods is regulated by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) USDHHS 
B) FTC 
C) FDA 
D) GAO 
A) USDHHS 
B) FTC 
C) FDA 
D) GAO C

Question 2

The nutrient standards used on Nutrition Facts panels are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
B) Daily Values 
C) Estimated Average Requirements 
D) Dietary Reference Intakes 
A) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
B) Daily Values 
C) Estimated Average Requirements 
D) Dietary Reference Intakes B

Question 3

To be defined as a "good" source of calcium, a food must contain ________.

Accepted Answer

A) at least 5% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food 
B) at least 10% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food 
C) at least 50% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food 
D) at least 50% of the Daily Value for calcium in 2 servings of the food 
A) at least 5% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food 
B) at least 10% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food 
C) at least 50% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food 
D) at least 50% of the Daily Value for calcium in 2 servings of the food B

Question 4

Foods that provide a greater contribution to nutrient needs than calorie needs are said to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) empty calorie 
B) energy dense 
C) calorie dense 
D) nutrient dense 
A) empty calorie 
B) energy dense 
C) calorie dense 
D) nutrient dense

Question 5

What type of claim is "calcium builds strong bones and teeth"?

Accepted Answer

A) Structure/function claim 
B) Health claim 
C) Nutrient claim 
D) Preliminary health claim 
A) Structure/function claim 
B) Health claim 
C) Nutrient claim 
D) Preliminary health claim

Question 6

For a health claim to be made about a food product, it must NOT contain more than ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 19 g fat 
B) 70% carbohydrate 
C) 4 g saturated fat 
D) 120 mg cholesterol 
E) All of these choices are correct 
A) 19 g fat 
B) 70% carbohydrate 
C) 4 g saturated fat 
D) 120 mg cholesterol 
E) All of these choices are correct

Question 7

Which dietary standard values vary with calorie intake?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Calcium 
D) Iron 
A) Fat 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Calcium 
D) Iron

Question 8

The MyPlate vegetable group is divided into which subgroups?

Accepted Answer

A) Starchy vegetables, red & orange vegetables, and dark green vegetables 
B) Dark green vegetables and other vegetables 
C) Other vegetables, starchy vegetables, and red & yellow vegetables 
D) Dark green vegetables, red & orange vegetables, starchy vegetables, beans and peas, and other vegetables 
A) Starchy vegetables, red & orange vegetables, and dark green vegetables 
B) Dark green vegetables and other vegetables 
C) Other vegetables, starchy vegetables, and red & yellow vegetables 
D) Dark green vegetables, red & orange vegetables, starchy vegetables, beans and peas, and other vegetables

Question 9

Which counts as one cup of fruit?

Accepted Answer

A) Large banana 
B) Small apple 
C) Medium pear 
D) All of these 
A) Large banana 
B) Small apple 
C) Medium pear 
D) All of these

Question 10

Which is NOT a permitted health claim?

Accepted Answer

A) Diets with enough calcium may reduce risk of osteoporosis. 
B) Diets low in sugar may reduce the risk of cancer. 
C) Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. 
D) None of these responses are permitted. 
A) Diets with enough calcium may reduce risk of osteoporosis. 
B) Diets low in sugar may reduce the risk of cancer. 
C) Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. 
D) None of these responses are permitted.

Question 11

Daily Values differ from Recommended Dietary Allowances in that Daily Values ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are used on Nutrition Facts panels 
B) are not age-specific 
C) are not gender-specific 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) are used on Nutrition Facts panels 
B) are not age-specific 
C) are not gender-specific 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 12

Which is NOT a key behavior emphasized in MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A) Balancing calories 
B) Foods to increase 
C) Disease prevention 
D) Foods to reduce 
A) Balancing calories 
B) Foods to increase 
C) Disease prevention 
D) Foods to reduce

Question 13

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for nutrients are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the minimum amounts needed by an average 70-kg man 
B) twice as high as almost everyone needs 
C) average requirements for a population 
D) designed to meet the nutrient needs of 97 to 98% of individuals in a specific life stage 
A) the minimum amounts needed by an average 70-kg man 
B) twice as high as almost everyone needs 
C) average requirements for a population 
D) designed to meet the nutrient needs of 97 to 98% of individuals in a specific life stage

Question 14

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to reduce the risk of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cancer 
B) cardiovascular disease 
C) obesity 
D) foodborne illness 
E) All of these responses are correct 
A) cancer 
B) cardiovascular disease 
C) obesity 
D) foodborne illness 
E) All of these responses are correct

Question 15

About half of the money Americans spend on food is used to buy foods prepared outside the home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Factors that affect the amount of nutrients in foods include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) farming conditions 
B) ripeness of plants when harvested 
C) cooking processes 
D) length of time food is stored 
E) All of these factors affect nutrient content of foods 
A) farming conditions 
B) ripeness of plants when harvested 
C) cooking processes 
D) length of time food is stored 
E) All of these factors affect nutrient content of foods

Question 17

Which claims are NOT closely regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

Accepted Answer

A) Health claims 
B) Structure/function claims 
C) Nutrient content claims 
D) All of these 
A) Health claims 
B) Structure/function claims 
C) Nutrient content claims 
D) All of these

Question 18

An Adequate Intake (AI) is set for a nutrient when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) too little research is available to establish an RDA 
B) the needs during pregnancy decline instead of increase 
C) the need for a nutrient depends on total calories eaten 
D) the nutrient has a high potential for being toxic 
A) too little research is available to establish an RDA 
B) the needs during pregnancy decline instead of increase 
C) the need for a nutrient depends on total calories eaten 
D) the nutrient has a high potential for being toxic

Question 19

The reference calorie intake for calculating percent Daily Values on Nutrition Facts labels is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 1500 kcal 
B) 2000 kcal 
C) 2300 kcal 
D) 3000 kcal 
A) 1500 kcal 
B) 2000 kcal 
C) 2300 kcal 
D) 3000 kcal

Question 20

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the maximum daily intake level not likely to cause harmful effects 
B) based on intakes from only supplements and highly fortified foods 
C) nutrient intake goals 
D) set for all nutrients 
A) the maximum daily intake level not likely to cause harmful effects 
B) based on intakes from only supplements and highly fortified foods 
C) nutrient intake goals 
D) set for all nutrients

Mandatory labeling of foods is regulated by the ________.

The nutrient standards used on Nutrition Facts panels are called ________.

To be defined as a "good" source of calcium, a food must contain ________.

Foods that provide a greater contribution to nutrient needs than calorie needs are said to be ________.

What type of claim is "calcium builds strong bones and teeth"?

For a health claim to be made about a food product, it must NOT contain more than ________.

Which dietary standard values vary with calorie intake?

The MyPlate vegetable group is divided into which subgroups?

Which counts as one cup of fruit?

Which is NOT a permitted health claim?

Daily Values differ from Recommended Dietary Allowances in that Daily Values ________.

Which is NOT a key behavior emphasized in MyPlate?

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for nutrients are ________.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to reduce the risk of ________.

About half of the money Americans spend on food is used to buy foods prepared outside the home.

Factors that affect the amount of nutrients in foods include ________.

Which claims are NOT closely regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

An Adequate Intake (AI) is set for a nutrient when ________.

The reference calorie intake for calculating percent Daily Values on Nutrition Facts labels is ________.

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) are ________.

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Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

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Exam 2: Tools of a Healthy Diet

Mandatory labeling of foods is regulated by the ________.

The nutrient standards used on Nutrition Facts panels are called ________.

To be defined as a "good" source of calcium, a food must contain ________.

Foods that provide a greater contribution to nutrient needs than calorie needs are said to be ________.

What type of claim is "calcium builds strong bones and teeth"?

For a health claim to be made about a food product, it must NOT contain more than ________.

Which dietary standard values vary with calorie intake?

The MyPlate vegetable group is divided into which subgroups?

Which counts as one cup of fruit?

Which is NOT a permitted health claim?

Daily Values differ from Recommended Dietary Allowances in that Daily Values ________.

Which is NOT a key behavior emphasized in MyPlate?

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for nutrients are ________.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to reduce the risk of ________.

About half of the money Americans spend on food is used to buy foods prepared outside the home.

Factors that affect the amount of nutrients in foods include ________.

Which claims are NOT closely regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

An Adequate Intake (AI) is set for a nutrient when ________.

The reference calorie intake for calculating percent Daily Values on Nutrition Facts labels is ________.

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) are ________.

The Science of Nutrition

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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