Question 1

Moderation in one's diet means that the diet

Accepted Answer

A)  includes foods from every food group in the recommended amounts. 
B)  includes different foods from each food group. 
C)  keeps portion sizes under control. 
D)  incorporates dietary supplements. 
A)  includes foods from every food group in the recommended amounts. 
B)  includes different foods from each food group. 
C)  keeps portion sizes under control. 
D)  incorporates dietary supplements.

Question 2

Which nutrients are contributed by the fruit group of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  folate 
C)  zinc 
D)  protein 
A)  calcium 
B)  folate 
C)  zinc 
D)  protein

Question 3

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 4

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)is set high enough to meet the needs of 97 to 98% of the population?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)reflects average daily needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate Intakes 
B)  Estimated Energy Requirements 
C)  Recommended Dietary Allowances 
D)  Tolerable Upper Intake Levels 
A)  Adequate Intakes 
B)  Estimated Energy Requirements 
C)  Recommended Dietary Allowances 
D)  Tolerable Upper Intake Levels

Question 6

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 7

Energy-dense foods are

Accepted Answer

A)  high in calories. 
B)  high in water. 
C)  high in fiber. 
D)  high in volume. 
A)  high in calories. 
B)  high in water. 
C)  high in fiber. 
D)  high in volume.

Question 8

Two cups of lettuce salad would equal a cup from which MyPlate food group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Free 
B)  Others 
C)  Vegetable 
D)  Salad 
A)  Free 
B)  Others 
C)  Vegetable 
D)  Salad

Question 9

The FDA has expressed concern about nutrition symbols (e.g.,check marks)placed on the front of food packages because inconsistent criteria were used to determine if a food was eligible for a symbol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which nutrients are contributed by the protein foods group of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  calcium 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  folate 
A)  iron 
B)  calcium 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  folate

Question 11

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 12

Labeling laws require that ingredients in food products be listed on the container in descending order of their

Accepted Answer

A)  calories. 
B)  nutrient density. 
C)  weight. 
D)  cost. 
A)  calories. 
B)  nutrient density. 
C)  weight. 
D)  cost.

Question 13

What eating behavior does MyPlate encourage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make half your plate vegetables. 
B)  Make half your plate grains. 
C)  Make at least half your grains whole grains. 
D)  Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk. 
E)  Both C and D. 
A)  Make half your plate vegetables. 
B)  Make half your plate grains. 
C)  Make at least half your grains whole grains. 
D)  Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk. 
E)  Both C and D.

Moderation in one's diet means that the diet

Which nutrients are contributed by the fruit group of MyPlate?

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)for nutrients are

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)is set high enough to meet the needs of 97 to 98% of the population?

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)reflects average daily needs?

Factors that affect the amount of nutrients in foods include

Energy-dense foods are

Two cups of lettuce salad would equal a cup from which MyPlate food group?

The FDA has expressed concern about nutrition symbols (e.g.,check marks)placed on the front of food packages because inconsistent criteria were used to determine if a food was eligible for a symbol.

Which nutrients are contributed by the protein foods group of MyPlate?

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

Labeling laws require that ingredients in food products be listed on the container in descending order of their

What eating behavior does MyPlate encourage?

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Exam 2: Tools of a Healthy Diet

Moderation in one's diet means that the diet

Which nutrients are contributed by the fruit group of MyPlate?

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)for nutrients are

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)is set high enough to meet the needs of 97 to 98% of the population?

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)reflects average daily needs?

Factors that affect the amount of nutrients in foods include

Energy-dense foods are

Two cups of lettuce salad would equal a cup from which MyPlate food group?

The FDA has expressed concern about nutrition symbols (e.g.,check marks)placed on the front of food packages because inconsistent criteria were used to determine if a food was eligible for a symbol.

Which nutrients are contributed by the protein foods group of MyPlate?

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

Labeling laws require that ingredients in food products be listed on the container in descending order of their

What eating behavior does MyPlate encourage?

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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