Question 1

Which government agency publishes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  USDA 
B)  USDHHS 
C)  FDA 
D)  UDSA and USDHHS 
E)  FDA and USDA 
A)  USDA 
B)  USDHHS 
C)  FDA 
D)  UDSA and USDHHS 
E)  FDA and USDA

Question 2

Daily Reference Values are set for

Accepted Answer

A)  fat and cholesterol. 
B)  sodium and potassium. 
C)  carbohydrate and protein. 
D)  All of these responses are correct. 
A)  fat and cholesterol. 
B)  sodium and potassium. 
C)  carbohydrate and protein. 
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 3

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 4

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Accepted Answer

A)  provide a scientific basis for USDA's school lunch program. 
B)  provide a scientific basis for the Food Stamp Program. 
C)  are designed to reduce the risk of "killer" diseases. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  provide a scientific basis for USDA's school lunch program. 
B)  provide a scientific basis for the Food Stamp Program. 
C)  are designed to reduce the risk of "killer" diseases. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 5

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)values are for people who are

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 4 years of age. 
B)  over 4 years of age. 
C)  over 19 years of age. 
D)  of all ages. 
A)  1 to 4 years of age. 
B)  over 4 years of age. 
C)  over 19 years of age. 
D)  of all ages.

Question 6

According to MyPlate,a mini bagel would represent _____ ounce(s)from the grains group.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.50 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
E)  4 
A)  0.50 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
E)  4

Question 7

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 8

MyPlate groups foods into _____ major categories.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5

Question 9

Which is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  They apply to people in Canada and the U.S. 
B)  They differ by age group. 
C)  They include Recommended Dietary Allowances and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels. 
D)  They were created by the Food and Nutrition Board. 
E)  All of these responses are true. 
A)  They apply to people in Canada and the U.S. 
B)  They differ by age group. 
C)  They include Recommended Dietary Allowances and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels. 
D)  They were created by the Food and Nutrition Board. 
E)  All of these responses are true.

Question 10

What counts as a cup in the dairy group?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 cup of ice cream 
B)  1 cup of yogurt 
C)  1 cup of cottage cheese 
D)  1 cup grated cheese 
A)  1 cup of ice cream 
B)  1 cup of yogurt 
C)  1 cup of cottage cheese 
D)  1 cup grated cheese

Question 11

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 12

MyPlate includes which food group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dairy 
B)  Vegetables 
C)  Protein foods 
D)  Fruits 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Dairy 
B)  Vegetables 
C)  Protein foods 
D)  Fruits 
E)  All of the above

Question 13

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 14

Which is required on a food package?

Accepted Answer

A)  Name and address of the food manufacturer 
B)  Date and time of processing 
C)  Expiration date 
D)  Percent Daily Value for protein 
A)  Name and address of the food manufacturer 
B)  Date and time of processing 
C)  Expiration date 
D)  Percent Daily Value for protein

Question 15

When vitamins and/or minerals are added to a food product in amounts in excess of at least 10% above that originally present in the product,the food is designated as

Accepted Answer

A)  light or lite. 
B)  organic. 
C)  imitation. 
D)  fortified. 
A)  light or lite. 
B)  organic. 
C)  imitation. 
D)  fortified.

Question 16

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.

Question 17

Food components that must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel include

Accepted Answer

A)  sugars, dietary fiber, and fluoride. 
B)  sugars, dietary fiber, and calcium. 
C)  sugars, dietary fiber, and monounsaturated fat. 
D)  sugars, calcium, and B-vitamins. 
A)  sugars, dietary fiber, and fluoride. 
B)  sugars, dietary fiber, and calcium. 
C)  sugars, dietary fiber, and monounsaturated fat. 
D)  sugars, calcium, and B-vitamins.

Question 18

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.

Question 19

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 20

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.

Which government agency publishes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Daily Reference Values are set for

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

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)values are for people who are

According to MyPlate,a mini bagel would represent _____ ounce(s)from the grains group.

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

MyPlate groups foods into _____ major categories.

Which is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

What counts as a cup in the dairy group?

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

MyPlate includes which food group?

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

Which is required on a food package?

When vitamins and/or minerals are added to a food product in amounts in excess of at least 10% above that originally present in the product,the food is designated as

Mandatory labeling of foods is regulated by the

Food components that must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel include

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs)are

Which is NOT a permitted health claim?

The nutrient standards used on Nutrition Facts panels are called

The Science of Nutrition

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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Exam 2: Tools of a Healthy Diet

Which government agency publishes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Daily Reference Values are set for

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

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)values are for people who are

According to MyPlate,a mini bagel would represent _____ ounce(s)from the grains group.

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

MyPlate groups foods into _____ major categories.

Which is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

What counts as a cup in the dairy group?

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

MyPlate includes which food group?

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

Which is required on a food package?

When vitamins and/or minerals are added to a food product in amounts in excess of at least 10% above that originally present in the product,the food is designated as

Mandatory labeling of foods is regulated by the

Food components that must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel include

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs)are

Which is NOT a permitted health claim?

The nutrient standards used on Nutrition Facts panels are called

The Science of Nutrition

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

Filters