Question 1

Which of the following statements is a health claim that FDA allows on a food package?

Accepted Answer

A) "Drinking whole milk adds calcium and vitamin D to your diet.These nutrients are essential for strengthening bones." 
B) "Vitamin C reduces the risk of the common cold by 50%." 
C) "Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect." 
D) "Foods that contain dietary fiber,vitamin A or vitamin C may reduce the risk of cancer.Although a serving of our creamed broccoli has 7 grams of fat,it is an excellent source of fiber and vitamins A and 
A) "Drinking whole milk adds calcium and vitamin D to your diet.These nutrients are essential for strengthening bones." 
B) "Vitamin C reduces the risk of the common cold by 50%." 
C) "Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect." 
D) "Foods that contain dietary fiber,vitamin A or vitamin C may reduce the risk of cancer.Although a serving of our creamed broccoli has 7 grams of fat,it is an excellent source of fiber and vitamins A and

Question 2

Food guides generally do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Accepted Answer

A) pudding 
B) plain yogurt 
C) American cheese 
D) eggs 
A) pudding 
B) plain yogurt 
C) American cheese 
D) eggs

Question 3

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group.

Accepted Answer

A) empty calories 
B) protein foods 
C) dairy products 
D) fruit and vegetable 
A) empty calories 
B) protein foods 
C) dairy products 
D) fruit and vegetable

Question 4

The amount of vitamin C that meets about 98% of the population's need for the nutrient is the _____ for the vitamin.

Accepted Answer

A) EAR 
B) %DV 
C) RDA 
D) UL 
A) EAR 
B) %DV 
C) RDA 
D) UL

Question 5

Beka is a 24-year-old who wants to follow the recommendations of 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.She consumes 3500 mg sodium/day; her cholesterol intake is about 200 mg/day; and her intake of folic acid is 400 mcg/day.According to this information,she should reduce her intake of

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol. 
B) potassium-rich foods. 
C) folic acid. 
D) sodium. 
A) cholesterol. 
B) potassium-rich foods. 
C) folic acid. 
D) sodium.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A nutrient requirement is the maximum amount that results in optimal nutritional status. 
B) The Recommended Dietary Allowance is the amount of a nutrient that is required by humans. 
C) Most Americans should consume 150% of the RDA or AI for each nutrient. 
D) Nutritional standards are often used to evaluate the nutritional adequacy of diets. 
A) A nutrient requirement is the maximum amount that results in optimal nutritional status. 
B) The Recommended Dietary Allowance is the amount of a nutrient that is required by humans. 
C) Most Americans should consume 150% of the RDA or AI for each nutrient. 
D) Nutritional standards are often used to evaluate the nutritional adequacy of diets.

Question 7

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that they chips are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide _____ gram(s)of fat or less per serving.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 7 
C) 3 
D) 1 
A) 5 
B) 7 
C) 3 
D) 1

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) Fruit punch made with orange juice,limes,and carbonated water. 
B) Wines that are not more than 9% alcohol by volume. 
C) Regular coffee,served with sugar and cream. 
D) Energy drinks that contain caffeine. 
A) Fruit punch made with orange juice,limes,and carbonated water. 
B) Wines that are not more than 9% alcohol by volume. 
C) Regular coffee,served with sugar and cream. 
D) Energy drinks that contain caffeine.

Question 9

Today,the only food Meghan ate was a casserole that contained 24 ounces of lemon-flavored yogurt,16 ounces of cooked turkey,and 10 ounces of cooked noodles.According to MyPlate,she ate nothing from the food group that includes

Accepted Answer

A) eggs. 
B) grains. 
C) milk and milk products. 
D) fruit. 
A) eggs. 
B) grains. 
C) milk and milk products. 
D) fruit.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference is an Internet tool for assessing the nutrient content of foods. 
B) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains the government's database of the nutrient contents of foods for labeling purposes. 
C) By using dietary analysis software,you can obtain precise information about your total day's energy intake. 
D) Dietary analysis software programs provide exact values for the micronutrient contents of foods. 
A) The National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference is an Internet tool for assessing the nutrient content of foods. 
B) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains the government's database of the nutrient contents of foods for labeling purposes. 
C) By using dietary analysis software,you can obtain precise information about your total day's energy intake. 
D) Dietary analysis software programs provide exact values for the micronutrient contents of foods.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries,blueberries,and fat-free milk 
B) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,fat-free milk,orange juice,wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
C) Casserole made with canned tuna,green onions,noodles,and cheddar cheese 
D) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese,Swiss cheese,and two slices of buttered whole-wheat bread 
A) Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries,blueberries,and fat-free milk 
B) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,fat-free milk,orange juice,wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
C) Casserole made with canned tuna,green onions,noodles,and cheddar cheese 
D) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese,Swiss cheese,and two slices of buttered whole-wheat bread

Question 12

Food guides usually classify _____ with oils.

Accepted Answer

A) hard-cooked eggs 
B) ice cream 
C) American cheese 
D) green olives 
A) hard-cooked eggs 
B) ice cream 
C) American cheese 
D) green olives

Question 13

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,wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
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) Stir-fry made with shrimp,rice,green peas,broccoli,and onions 
A) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,peanut butter,wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
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) Stir-fry made with shrimp,rice,green peas,broccoli,and onions

Question 14

Which of the following groups of foods is not a major food group of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A) Oils 
B) Dairy 
C) Protein foods 
D) Grains 
A) Oils 
B) Dairy 
C) Protein foods 
D) Grains

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) pudding made with fat-free milk 
B) ice cream 
C) cream cheese 
D) frozen yogurt 
A) pudding made with fat-free milk 
B) ice cream 
C) cream cheese 
D) frozen yogurt

Question 16

Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with

Accepted Answer

A) seeds and nuts. 
B) low-fat dairy products. 
C) empty-calorie foods. 
D) fruits and vegetables. 
A) seeds and nuts. 
B) low-fat dairy products. 
C) empty-calorie foods. 
D) fruits and vegetables.

Question 17

One day,Hillary consumed a handful of peanuts,a bowl of chocolate pudding,a sugar-sweetened soft drink,and three hard-cooked eggs.According to MyPlate,which of these foods is empty calories?

Accepted Answer

A) Chocolate pudding 
B) Peanuts 
C) Eggs 
D) Soft drink 
A) Chocolate pudding 
B) Peanuts 
C) Eggs 
D) Soft drink

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) Reducing sodium and potassium 
B) Supporting healthy eating patterns for all 
C) Consuming enough calories to prevent undernutrition. 
D) Eating for optimal health 
A) Reducing sodium and potassium 
B) Supporting healthy eating patterns for all 
C) Consuming enough calories to prevent undernutrition. 
D) Eating for optimal health

Question 19

Which of the following statements about fruits and vegetables is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Fruits and vegetables are sources of phytochemicals. 
B) Vegetables are often good sources of fiber. 
C) Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat. 
D) Fruit juices provide more fiber than whole fruit. 
A) Fruits and vegetables are sources of phytochemicals. 
B) Vegetables are often good sources of fiber. 
C) Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat. 
D) Fruit juices provide more fiber than whole fruit.

Question 20

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following statements is a health claim that FDA allows on a food package?

Food guides generally do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group.

The amount of vitamin C that meets about 98% of the population's need for the nutrient is the _____ for the vitamin.

Which of the following statements is true?

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that they chips are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide _____ gram(s)of fat or less per serving.

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

Today,the only food Meghan ate was a casserole that contained 24 ounces of lemon-flavored yogurt,16 ounces of cooked turkey,and 10 ounces of cooked noodles.According to MyPlate,she ate nothing from the food group that includes

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Food guides usually classify _____ with oils.

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

Which of the following groups of foods is not a major food group of MyPlate?

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

Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with

One day,Hillary consumed a handful of peanuts,a bowl of chocolate pudding,a sugar-sweetened soft drink,and three hard-cooked eggs.According to MyPlate,which of these foods is empty calories?

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

Which of the following statements about fruits and vegetables is false?

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

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Exam 3: Planning Nutritious Diets

Which of the following statements is a health claim that FDA allows on a food package?

Food guides generally do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group.

The amount of vitamin C that meets about 98% of the population's need for the nutrient is the _____ for the vitamin.

Which of the following statements is true?

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that they chips are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide _____ gram(s)of fat or less per serving.

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

Today,the only food Meghan ate was a casserole that contained 24 ounces of lemon-flavored yogurt,16 ounces of cooked turkey,and 10 ounces of cooked noodles.According to MyPlate,she ate nothing from the food group that includes

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Food guides usually classify _____ with oils.

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

Which of the following groups of foods is not a major food group of MyPlate?

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

Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with

One day,Hillary consumed a handful of peanuts,a bowl of chocolate pudding,a sugar-sweetened soft drink,and three hard-cooked eggs.According to MyPlate,which of these foods is empty calories?

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

Which of the following statements about fruits and vegetables is false?

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

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