Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,peanut butter,toasted wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
B) Stir-fry made with chicken,broccoli,rice,green peas,and soy sauce 
C) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese,Swiss cheese,mayonnaise,and two slices of buttered,whole-wheat bread 
D) Cooked oatmeal with fresh blueberries,walnuts,and fat-free milk 
A) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,peanut butter,toasted wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
B) Stir-fry made with chicken,broccoli,rice,green peas,and soy sauce 
C) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese,Swiss cheese,mayonnaise,and two slices of buttered,whole-wheat bread 
D) Cooked oatmeal with fresh blueberries,walnuts,and fat-free milk

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A food label cannot include the organic symbol if it contains any detectable amount of non-organic ingredients. 
B) A food cannot be labeled "organic" unless it meets certain government standards. 
C) Organic food is more nutritious than foods that contain conventionally-grown ingredients. 
D) The U.S.Department of Agriculture has not established national regulations for the production of organic foods. 
A) A food label cannot include the organic symbol if it contains any detectable amount of non-organic ingredients. 
B) A food cannot be labeled "organic" unless it meets certain government standards. 
C) Organic food is more nutritious than foods that contain conventionally-grown ingredients. 
D) The U.S.Department of Agriculture has not established national regulations for the production of organic foods.

Question 3

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Accepted Answer

A) pudding made with 1% milk 
B) fat-free yogurt 
C) unsalted butter 
D) American cheese 
A) pudding made with 1% milk 
B) fat-free yogurt 
C) unsalted butter 
D) American cheese

Question 4

When following recipes,Candice wants to use fats that are not solid fats.Which of the following fats should she use?

Accepted Answer

A) Unsalted butter 
B) Shortening 
C) Safflower oil 
D) Stick margarine 
A) Unsalted butter 
B) Shortening 
C) Safflower oil 
D) Stick margarine

Question 5

A team of scientists determines that the average healthy woman who is between 19 and 30 years of age needs 40 mg of a vitamin to prevent developing the vitamin's deficiency disorder.Based on this information,the

Accepted Answer

A) woman will develop the vitamin's toxicity disorder when she consumes between 40 and 50 mg of the vitamin on a daily basis for about 10 weeks. 
B) scientists can determine the RDA for the vitamin. 
C) woman can meet her AMDR for the vitamin by consuming at least 40 mg/day. 
D) UL for the vitamin will be based on the EER value. 
A) woman will develop the vitamin's toxicity disorder when she consumes between 40 and 50 mg of the vitamin on a daily basis for about 10 weeks. 
B) scientists can determine the RDA for the vitamin. 
C) woman can meet her AMDR for the vitamin by consuming at least 40 mg/day. 
D) UL for the vitamin will be based on the EER value.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The traditional Asian diet contains high amounts of milk and milk products. 
B) Jewish dietary laws forbid the use of alcohol. 
C) The traditional Mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional American diet. 
D) According to Mormon dietary laws,pork and pork by-products are forbidden as food. 
A) The traditional Asian diet contains high amounts of milk and milk products. 
B) Jewish dietary laws forbid the use of alcohol. 
C) The traditional Mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional American diet. 
D) According to Mormon dietary laws,pork and pork by-products are forbidden as food.

Question 7

Max wants to increase his intake of vitamin C without taking a dietary supplement.When he shops for food,he reads Nutrition Facts labels.Which of the following kinds of information will help him choose foods that are the richest sources of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A) %DVs 
B) Structure/function claims 
C) Organic food logo 
D) Country of origin information 
A) %DVs 
B) Structure/function claims 
C) Organic food logo 
D) Country of origin information

Question 8

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish religion.Which of the following foods would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Accepted Answer

A) A cheese ball made with cream cheese,grated cheddar cheese,and walnuts. 
B) Spinach dip made with bits of shrimp,chopped onions,and sour cream. 
C) Meatballs made with pork sausage,ground beef,eggs,bread crumbs,and chopped green peppers. 
D) Baked beans made with chopped onions and bits of bacon. 
A) A cheese ball made with cream cheese,grated cheddar cheese,and walnuts. 
B) Spinach dip made with bits of shrimp,chopped onions,and sour cream. 
C) Meatballs made with pork sausage,ground beef,eggs,bread crumbs,and chopped green peppers. 
D) Baked beans made with chopped onions and bits of bacon.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) Cheese sandwich made with American cheese,leaf lettuce,sliced tomato,mayonnaise,and two slices of whole-wheat bread 
B) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,fat-free milk,and fresh peaches 
C) Casserole made with cooked ham,cheddar cheese,peas,and milk 
D) Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts,strawberries,and chocolate syrup 
A) Cheese sandwich made with American cheese,leaf lettuce,sliced tomato,mayonnaise,and two slices of whole-wheat bread 
B) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,fat-free milk,and fresh peaches 
C) Casserole made with cooked ham,cheddar cheese,peas,and milk 
D) Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts,strawberries,and chocolate syrup

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In some regions of the United States,the traditional African-American diet may contain unhealthy amounts of fat and sodium. 
B) The typical Asian diet usually includes plenty of milk and milk products. 
C) According to Jewish dietary laws,caffeinated beverages should not be consumed. 
D) According to Islamic dietary laws,chicken is a prohibited food. 
A) In some regions of the United States,the traditional African-American diet may contain unhealthy amounts of fat and sodium. 
B) The typical Asian diet usually includes plenty of milk and milk products. 
C) According to Jewish dietary laws,caffeinated beverages should not be consumed. 
D) According to Islamic dietary laws,chicken is a prohibited food.

Question 11

Kristan uses % DVs to help plan nutritious menus with various packaged foods.She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) Sodium 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Fat 
D) Added sugars 
A) Sodium 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Fat 
D) Added sugars

Question 12

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)is the

Accepted Answer

A) amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular population. 
B) percentage of a nutrient standard that is used for food labeling purposes. 
C) range of intake for a particular nutrient that is not likely to cause toxicity or deficiency. 
D) minimum amount of a nutrient that is safe to consume and cures the nutrient's deficiency disease. 
A) amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular population. 
B) percentage of a nutrient standard that is used for food labeling purposes. 
C) range of intake for a particular nutrient that is not likely to cause toxicity or deficiency. 
D) minimum amount of a nutrient that is safe to consume and cures the nutrient's deficiency disease.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The U.S.Department of Agriculture does not want people to access informtion about the nutritional value of foods,because they might change their eating habits as a result of the information. 
B) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains the government's database of the nutrient contents of foods for labeling purposes. 
C) The energy and nutrient contents of foods used in dietary analysis software are not necessarily exact values. 
D) By using dietary analysis software,you can obtain precise information about your intake of calories and micronutrients. 
A) The U.S.Department of Agriculture does not want people to access informtion about the nutritional value of foods,because they might change their eating habits as a result of the information. 
B) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains the government's database of the nutrient contents of foods for labeling purposes. 
C) The energy and nutrient contents of foods used in dietary analysis software are not necessarily exact values. 
D) By using dietary analysis software,you can obtain precise information about your intake of calories and micronutrients.

Question 14

Some food guides classify _____ as oils.

Accepted Answer

A) fatty fish 
B) vanilla ice cream 
C) hard-cooked eggs 
D) whole milk 
A) fatty fish 
B) vanilla ice cream 
C) hard-cooked eggs 
D) whole milk

Question 15

A group of 50 adult male humans were in a clinical study to determine how much niacin is toxic.During the first two weeks of the study,members of the group consumed only a formula diet that was nutritionally complete,except it contained 24 mg niacin,which is 1.5 times the RDA for niacin (males).At that point in the study,all members reported feeling fine,and they could function normally.During the next week,they were given a formula that contained 48 mg niacin.Within a few days of consuming this formula,90% of the participants reported feeling ill,and they complained of having upset stomachs and reddened facial skin.At that point,researchers gave the subjects a formula that contain 16 mg niacin.After a week of consuming the new formula,all participants reported feeling well again.Based on this information,the researchers concluded that the

Accepted Answer

A) AMDR for niacin is between 16 and 24 mg/day. 
B) UL for niacin was between 24 and 48 mg/day. 
C) human requirement for niacin is 16 mg/day. 
D) EER for niacin was 16 mg/day. 
A) AMDR for niacin is between 16 and 24 mg/day. 
B) UL for niacin was between 24 and 48 mg/day. 
C) human requirement for niacin is 16 mg/day. 
D) EER for niacin was 16 mg/day.

Question 16

According to MyPlate,Felicia should consume 3 cups of dairy products daily.How much cottage cheese should she eat to replace 1 cup of milk?

Accepted Answer

A) 2½ cups 
B) 2 cups 
C) 1 cup 
D) ½ cup 
A) 2½ cups 
B) 2 cups 
C) 1 cup 
D) ½ cup

Question 17

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish,Islamic,and Mormon religions.Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Accepted Answer

A) Cheeseburgers 
B) Crackers topped with slices of smoked ham 
C) Beer 
D) Meatless bean dip 
A) Cheeseburgers 
B) Crackers topped with slices of smoked ham 
C) Beer 
D) Meatless bean dip

Question 18

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,adults should limit their intake of added sugars to

Accepted Answer

A) no more than 300 mg/day. 
B) less than 10% of daily calories. 
C) no more than 2300 mg/day. 
D) less than 20% of daily calories. 
A) no more than 300 mg/day. 
B) less than 10% of daily calories. 
C) no more than 2300 mg/day. 
D) less than 20% of daily calories.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) Casserole made with cooked ham,cheddar cheese,peas,and milk 
B) Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts,strawberries,and chocolate syrup 
C) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,fat-free milk,and fresh peaches 
D) Sandwich made with American cheese,chicken,leaf lettuce,sliced tomato,mayonnaise,and two slices of whole-wheat bread 
A) Casserole made with cooked ham,cheddar cheese,peas,and milk 
B) Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts,strawberries,and chocolate syrup 
C) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,fat-free milk,and fresh peaches 
D) Sandwich made with American cheese,chicken,leaf lettuce,sliced tomato,mayonnaise,and two slices of whole-wheat bread

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Stir-fry made with shrimp,rice,green peas,broccoli,and onions 
B) Oatmeal cereal with fresh strawberries,almonds,and fat-free milk 
C) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese,Swiss cheese,mayonnaise,and two slices of buttered,whole-wheat bread 
D) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
A) Stir-fry made with shrimp,rice,green peas,broccoli,and onions 
B) Oatmeal cereal with fresh strawberries,almonds,and fat-free milk 
C) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese,Swiss cheese,mayonnaise,and two slices of buttered,whole-wheat bread 
D) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,wheat germ,and fresh peaches

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

Which of the following statements is true?

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

When following recipes,Candice wants to use fats that are not solid fats.Which of the following fats should she use?

A team of scientists determines that the average healthy woman who is between 19 and 30 years of age needs 40 mg of a vitamin to prevent developing the vitamin's deficiency disorder.Based on this information,the

Which of the following statements is true?

Max wants to increase his intake of vitamin C without taking a dietary supplement.When he shops for food,he reads Nutrition Facts labels.Which of the following kinds of information will help him choose foods that are the richest sources of vitamin C?

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish religion.Which of the following foods would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Kristan uses % DVs to help plan nutritious menus with various packaged foods.She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which of the following nutrients?

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)is the

Which of the following statements is true?

Some food guides classify _____ as oils.

According to MyPlate,Felicia should consume 3 cups of dairy products daily.How much cottage cheese should she eat to replace 1 cup of milk?

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish,Islamic,and Mormon religions.Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,adults should limit their intake of added sugars to

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

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

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Exam 3: Planning Nutritious Diets

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

Which of the following statements is true?

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

When following recipes,Candice wants to use fats that are not solid fats.Which of the following fats should she use?

A team of scientists determines that the average healthy woman who is between 19 and 30 years of age needs 40 mg of a vitamin to prevent developing the vitamin's deficiency disorder.Based on this information,the

Which of the following statements is true?

Max wants to increase his intake of vitamin C without taking a dietary supplement.When he shops for food,he reads Nutrition Facts labels.Which of the following kinds of information will help him choose foods that are the richest sources of vitamin C?

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish religion.Which of the following foods would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Kristan uses % DVs to help plan nutritious menus with various packaged foods.She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which of the following nutrients?

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)is the

Which of the following statements is true?

Some food guides classify _____ as oils.

According to MyPlate,Felicia should consume 3 cups of dairy products daily.How much cottage cheese should she eat to replace 1 cup of milk?

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish,Islamic,and Mormon religions.Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,adults should limit their intake of added sugars to

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

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

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