Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The Nutrition Facts panel displays the amount of phytochemicals in a serving of the food. 
B) Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes. 
C) If you do not consume 100% of the Daily Values for nutrients,you have a high risk of developing nutritional deficiency disorders. 
D) Nutrition Facts labels provide information about amounts of ingredients in product recipes. 
A) The Nutrition Facts panel displays the amount of phytochemicals in a serving of the food. 
B) Daily Values are dietary standards developed for food labeling purposes. 
C) If you do not consume 100% of the Daily Values for nutrients,you have a high risk of developing nutritional deficiency disorders. 
D) Nutrition Facts labels provide information about amounts of ingredients in product recipes. B

Question 2

Which of the following topics is one of the overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A) Using Nutrition Facts panels to make wise choices 
B) Eating more calcium-rich foods 
C) Shifting to healthier food and beverage choices 
D) Avoiding junk foods 
A) Using Nutrition Facts panels to make wise choices 
B) Eating more calcium-rich foods 
C) Shifting to healthier food and beverage choices 
D) Avoiding junk foods C

Question 3

Which of the following resources is a useful dietary analysis tool?

Accepted Answer

A) "What's in the food you eat Search Tool" 
B) "The DRI tables" 
C) "Food computations for everyone" 
D) "Guide to the nutrient contents of American foods" 
A) "What's in the food you eat Search Tool" 
B) "The DRI tables" 
C) "Food computations for everyone" 
D) "Guide to the nutrient contents of American foods" A

Question 4

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese and two slices of whole-wheat bread. 
B) Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries and fat-free milk. 
C) Tuna-noodle casserole made with canned tuna,green onions,noodles,and cheddar cheese. 
D) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,and fresh peaches. 
A) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese and two slices of whole-wheat bread. 
B) Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries and fat-free milk. 
C) Tuna-noodle casserole made with canned tuna,green onions,noodles,and cheddar cheese. 
D) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,and fresh peaches.

Question 5

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile.Based on this information,she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formula.

Accepted Answer

A) MyPlate 
B) Dietary Guidelines 
C) Exchange lists 
D) DRIs 
A) MyPlate 
B) Dietary Guidelines 
C) Exchange lists 
D) DRIs

Question 6

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,healthy people should limit their sodium intake to ______ mg/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 300 
B) 4300 
C) 1000 
D) 2300 
A) 300 
B) 4300 
C) 1000 
D) 2300

Question 7

When using the MyPlate web site to plan your menus,it is not necessary to provide information about your

Accepted Answer

A) ethnic background. 
B) body weight. 
C) sex. 
D) physical activity level. 
A) ethnic background. 
B) body weight. 
C) sex. 
D) physical activity level.

Question 8

Theodore is an 18-year-old college student who would like to improve his health by following a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of his current "Western" diet.Based on this information,he should

Accepted Answer

A) drink less milk and more wine. 
B) substitute legumes for cheeses. 
C) substitute pork and lamb for fish and seafood. 
D) eat more poultry and eggs. 
A) drink less milk and more wine. 
B) substitute legumes for cheeses. 
C) substitute pork and lamb for fish and seafood. 
D) eat more poultry and eggs.

Question 9

Which of the following topics is one of the overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A) Focus on variety,nutrient density,and amount of food 
B) Processed foods to avoid 
C) Milk and milk products to encourage 
D) Hidden sources of sodium to limit 
A) Focus on variety,nutrient density,and amount of food 
B) Processed foods to avoid 
C) Milk and milk products to encourage 
D) Hidden sources of sodium to limit

Question 10

MyPlate

Accepted Answer

A) was replaced by MyPyramid in 2014. 
B) classifies olives in the oil foods group. 
C) can be individualized to meet a person's food preferences. 
D) uses the same food groupings as the Exchange System. 
A) was replaced by MyPyramid in 2014. 
B) classifies olives in the oil foods group. 
C) can be individualized to meet a person's food preferences. 
D) uses the same food groupings as the Exchange System.

Question 11

According to MyPlate,Donovan should consume 3 cups of dairy products daily.Which of the following foods should he eat to replace 1 cup of milk?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 cup cottage cheese 
B) 1.5 cups baked beans 
C) 2 oz American cheese 
D) 1.5 oz cream cheese 
A) 1 cup cottage cheese 
B) 1.5 cups baked beans 
C) 2 oz American cheese 
D) 1.5 oz cream cheese

Question 12

Today,Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns,3 slices of cheese,and 10 ounces of roast beef.He also drank 3 cups of orange juice.According to MyPlate,he ate nothing from the food group that includes

Accepted Answer

A) nuts. 
B) milk and milk products. 
C) eggs. 
D) vegetables. 
A) nuts. 
B) milk and milk products. 
C) eggs. 
D) vegetables.

Question 13

Monique is a 19-year-old college student who would like to follow a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of her typical "western" diet.Based on this information,Monique should

Accepted Answer

A) increase her intake of fruit. 
B) eat fewer beans and peas. 
C) decrease her intake of fish and seafood. 
D) increase her red meat intake. 
A) increase her intake of fruit. 
B) eat fewer beans and peas. 
C) decrease her intake of fish and seafood. 
D) increase her red meat intake.

Question 14

You are planning a party for a group of 22-year-old college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the religion of Islam.Which of the following beverages would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Accepted Answer

A) Energy drinks that contain caffeine. 
B) Regular coffee,served with sugar and cream. 
C) Iced punch made with fruit juices and carbonated water. 
D) "Lite" beers. 
A) Energy drinks that contain caffeine. 
B) Regular coffee,served with sugar and cream. 
C) Iced punch made with fruit juices and carbonated water. 
D) "Lite" beers.

Question 15

Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving.According to MyPlate,these drinks should be classified as

Accepted Answer

A) watery fluids. 
B) empty calories. 
C) fruit juices. 
D) carbohydrate-rich foods. 
A) watery fluids. 
B) empty calories. 
C) fruit juices. 
D) carbohydrate-rich foods.

Question 16

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,_____ should be consumed in amounts that are as low as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol 
B) dietary supplements 
C) grilled legumes 
D) potassium-rich foods 
A) cholesterol 
B) dietary supplements 
C) grilled legumes 
D) potassium-rich foods

Question 17

While baking,Max wants to use an ingredient that contains healthy fat in a recipe.Which of the following fats should he use?

Accepted Answer

A) Unsalted butter 
B) Lard 
C) Shortening 
D) Corn oil 
A) Unsalted butter 
B) Lard 
C) Shortening 
D) Corn oil

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Dietitians use the MyPyramid Plan as the standard for assessing a population's nutrient adequacy. 
B) If you do not consume 100% of the RDA for vitamin C each day,you have a high risk of developing the vitamin's deficiency disease. 
C) A few nutrients have Adequate Intake values instead of Recommended Dietary Allowances. 
D) The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine established Daily Values to determine the nutritional adequacy of Americans' diets. 
A) Dietitians use the MyPyramid Plan as the standard for assessing a population's nutrient adequacy. 
B) If you do not consume 100% of the RDA for vitamin C each day,you have a high risk of developing the vitamin's deficiency disease. 
C) A few nutrients have Adequate Intake values instead of Recommended Dietary Allowances. 
D) The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine established Daily Values to determine the nutritional adequacy of Americans' diets.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) People can calculate their vitamin and mineral intakes by using the Exchange System. 
B) "Carbohydrate counting" is a component of the Exchange System. 
C) The Exchange System and MyPlate use the same food groups. 
D) The Exchange System can be used to estimate the carbohydrate content of foods. 
A) People can calculate their vitamin and mineral intakes by using the Exchange System. 
B) "Carbohydrate counting" is a component of the Exchange System. 
C) The Exchange System and MyPlate use the same food groups. 
D) The Exchange System can be used to estimate the carbohydrate content of foods.

Question 20

To establish a nutrient's RDA,nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

Accepted Answer

A) an AI amount 
B) 50 to 100 mg 
C) the %DV amount 
D) a "margin of safety" amount 
A) an AI amount 
B) 50 to 100 mg 
C) the %DV amount 
D) a "margin of safety" amount

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following topics is one of the overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines?

Which of the following resources is a useful dietary analysis tool?

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile.Based on this information,she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formula.

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,healthy people should limit their sodium intake to ______ mg/day.

When using the MyPlate web site to plan your menus,it is not necessary to provide information about your

Theodore is an 18-year-old college student who would like to improve his health by following a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of his current "Western" diet.Based on this information,he should

Which of the following topics is one of the overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines?

MyPlate

According to MyPlate,Donovan should consume 3 cups of dairy products daily.Which of the following foods should he eat to replace 1 cup of milk?

Today,Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns,3 slices of cheese,and 10 ounces of roast beef.He also drank 3 cups of orange juice.According to MyPlate,he ate nothing from the food group that includes

Monique is a 19-year-old college student who would like to follow a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of her typical "western" diet.Based on this information,Monique should

You are planning a party for a group of 22-year-old college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the religion of Islam.Which of the following beverages would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving.According to MyPlate,these drinks should be classified as

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,_____ should be consumed in amounts that are as low as possible.

While baking,Max wants to use an ingredient that contains healthy fat in a recipe.Which of the following fats should he use?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

To establish a nutrient's RDA,nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters

Exam 3: Planning Nutritious Diets

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following topics is one of the overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines?

Which of the following resources is a useful dietary analysis tool?

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile.Based on this information,she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formula.

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,healthy people should limit their sodium intake to ______ mg/day.

When using the MyPlate web site to plan your menus,it is not necessary to provide information about your

Theodore is an 18-year-old college student who would like to improve his health by following a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of his current "Western" diet.Based on this information,he should

Which of the following topics is one of the overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines?

MyPlate

According to MyPlate,Donovan should consume 3 cups of dairy products daily.Which of the following foods should he eat to replace 1 cup of milk?

Today,Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns,3 slices of cheese,and 10 ounces of roast beef.He also drank 3 cups of orange juice.According to MyPlate,he ate nothing from the food group that includes

Monique is a 19-year-old college student who would like to follow a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of her typical "western" diet.Based on this information,Monique should

You are planning a party for a group of 22-year-old college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the religion of Islam.Which of the following beverages would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving.According to MyPlate,these drinks should be classified as

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines,_____ should be consumed in amounts that are as low as possible.

While baking,Max wants to use an ingredient that contains healthy fat in a recipe.Which of the following fats should he use?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

To establish a nutrient's RDA,nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters