Question 1

Which is the least logical use of information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)?

Accepted Answer

A) Determining priorities for funding government health programs 
B) Determining effectiveness of existing programs 
C) Eestablishing daily requirements for major nutrients in selected population groups 
D) Planning public policy and goals 
A) Determining priorities for funding government health programs 
B) Determining effectiveness of existing programs 
C) Eestablishing daily requirements for major nutrients in selected population groups 
D) Planning public policy and goals

Question 2

Which statement regarding foods selected in a restaurant is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) A menu item labeled "low fat" must meet the same criteria as a packaged product with a "low fat" label. 
B) Nutrient claims about menu items must be backed up with appropriate nutrition information. 
C) A restaurant cannot make a health claim on its menu. 
D) Restaurants are not required to have food labels unless the establishment has 20 or more locations. 
A) A menu item labeled "low fat" must meet the same criteria as a packaged product with a "low fat" label. 
B) Nutrient claims about menu items must be backed up with appropriate nutrition information. 
C) A restaurant cannot make a health claim on its menu. 
D) Restaurants are not required to have food labels unless the establishment has 20 or more locations.

Question 3

Which is typically not found on a Nutrition Facts label?

Accepted Answer

A) Calories from fat 
B) Calories per serving as compared to comparable products 
C) Percent daily values for key nutrients 
D) Serving size 
A) Calories from fat 
B) Calories per serving as compared to comparable products 
C) Percent daily values for key nutrients 
D) Serving size

Question 4

____________ are used when not enough information is available to establish an EAR for a particular nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) AIs 
B) DRIs 
C) RDAs 
D) ULs 
A) AIs 
B) DRIs 
C) RDAs 
D) ULs

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010?

Accepted Answer

A) Recommendations are made for specific amounts of individual nutrients. 
B) The DGA 2010 is based on the DRIs. 
C) They are intended to promote health and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity and the risk of chronic disease. 
D) These recommendations are designed for Americans 19 years and older. 
A) Recommendations are made for specific amounts of individual nutrients. 
B) The DGA 2010 is based on the DRIs. 
C) They are intended to promote health and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity and the risk of chronic disease. 
D) These recommendations are designed for Americans 19 years and older.

Question 6

How do Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)differ from the original RDAs?

Accepted Answer

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are a s

Question 7

The three main categories in the Exchange List are carbohydrate,meat and meat substitutes,and:

Accepted Answer

A) protein. 
B) fiber. 
C) fruits & vegetables. 
D) fat. 
A) protein. 
B) fiber. 
C) fruits & vegetables. 
D) fat.

Question 8

On the MyPlate guide,oils are:

Accepted Answer

A) listed in the fat group. 
B) included and recommendations are given in teaspoons. 
C) not given specific consideration. 
D) considered empty calories. 
A) listed in the fat group. 
B) included and recommendations are given in teaspoons. 
C) not given specific consideration. 
D) considered empty calories.

Question 9

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 considers all of the following healthy eating patterns EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) USDA Food Patterns. 
B) the Asian Cultural Food Consumption Program. 
C) Mediterranean-style eating pattern. 
D) the DASH Eating Plan. 
A) USDA Food Patterns. 
B) the Asian Cultural Food Consumption Program. 
C) Mediterranean-style eating pattern. 
D) the DASH Eating Plan.

Question 10

Nutrition Facts labels include information about which vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A) A & C 
B) A & E 
C) A & D 
D) C & D 
A) A & C 
B) A & E 
C) A & D 
D) C & D

Question 11

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)are estimated to meet the nutrient needs of what percentage of a healthy population group?

Accepted Answer

A) 33% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 97-98% 
A) 33% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 97-98%

Question 12

Explain the differences between the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR),Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs),Adequate Intakes (AIs)and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs).

Accepted Answer

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

Question 13

Which is NOT a goal or objective of the Healthy People Initiative?

Accepted Answer

A) Eliminating health disparities among Americans 
B) Decreasing prevalence of obesity among adults 
C) Increasing the number of formula-fed infants in the U.S. 
D) Reduction of deaths due to heart disease 
A) Eliminating health disparities among Americans 
B) Decreasing prevalence of obesity among adults 
C) Increasing the number of formula-fed infants in the U.S. 
D) Reduction of deaths due to heart disease

Question 14

The variables used to calculate Estimated Energy Requirements include:

Accepted Answer

A) age,BMI,weight and gender. 
B) age,gender,weight,height,and physical activity level. 
C) physical activity level,gender and BMI. 
D) gender,age,weight,physical activity level and proportions of kcals consumed as fats. 
A) age,BMI,weight and gender. 
B) age,gender,weight,height,and physical activity level. 
C) physical activity level,gender and BMI. 
D) gender,age,weight,physical activity level and proportions of kcals consumed as fats.

Question 15

To manage weight and prevent unhealthy weight gain,the MyPlate guide recommends:

Accepted Answer

A) a minimum of 150 minutes of activity weekly. 
B) 30 minutes most days of the week. 
C) 60 minutes 3 days of the week. 
D) 75-100 minutes of vigorous activity every 10 days. 
A) a minimum of 150 minutes of activity weekly. 
B) 30 minutes most days of the week. 
C) 60 minutes 3 days of the week. 
D) 75-100 minutes of vigorous activity every 10 days.

Question 16

Identify the food group represented by each colored portion on MyPlate.List two foods to increase and two to reduce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the food group represented by each...

Question 17

Recommended Dietary Allowances were first published in which decade?

Accepted Answer

A) 1920s 
B) 1940s 
C) 1960s 
D) 1980s 
A) 1920s 
B) 1940s 
C) 1960s 
D) 1980s

Question 18

The nutritional analysis of a diet that follows The MyPlate recommendations would most closely resemble which DRI group?

Accepted Answer

A) EARs 
B) RDAs 
C) AIs 
D) ULs 
A) EARs 
B) RDAs 
C) AIs 
D) ULs

Question 19

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels are most likely to be exceeded when:

Accepted Answer

A) large quantities of food are consumed by highly trained athletes. 
B) people are recovering from surgery and need more kcalories. 
C) dietary supplements are taken. 
D) people eat meat from wild game animals. 
A) large quantities of food are consumed by highly trained athletes. 
B) people are recovering from surgery and need more kcalories. 
C) dietary supplements are taken. 
D) people eat meat from wild game animals.

Question 20

A complete nutritional assessment would include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) laboratory measurements. 
B) past and present dietary intake information. 
C) setting nutritional goals. 
D) anthropometric measurements. 
A) laboratory measurements. 
B) past and present dietary intake information. 
C) setting nutritional goals. 
D) anthropometric measurements.

Exam 2: Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Which is the least logical use of information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)?

Which statement regarding foods selected in a restaurant is FALSE?

Which is typically not found on a Nutrition Facts label?

____________ are used when not enough information is available to establish an EAR for a particular nutrient.

Which of the following is true regarding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010?

How do Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)differ from the original RDAs?

The three main categories in the Exchange List are carbohydrate,meat and meat substitutes,and:

On the MyPlate guide,oils are:

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 considers all of the following healthy eating patterns EXCEPT:

Nutrition Facts labels include information about which vitamins?

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)are estimated to meet the nutrient needs of what percentage of a healthy population group?

Explain the differences between the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR),Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs),Adequate Intakes (AIs)and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs).

Which is NOT a goal or objective of the Healthy People Initiative?

The variables used to calculate Estimated Energy Requirements include:

To manage weight and prevent unhealthy weight gain,the MyPlate guide recommends:

Identify the food group represented by each colored portion on MyPlate.List two foods to increase and two to reduce.

Recommended Dietary Allowances were first published in which decade?

The nutritional analysis of a diet that follows The MyPlate recommendations would most closely resemble which DRI group?

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels are most likely to be exceeded when:

A complete nutritional assessment would include all of the following EXCEPT:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus on Alcohol

Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitaminnonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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