Question 1

The process of adding vitamins A and D to milk is called fortification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Derek wants to eat enough salad greens in one meal to equal 1 cup of vegetables.How much of the greens should he eat?

Accepted Answer

A) 1½ cups 
B) 2 cups 
C) ½ cup 
D) 1 cup 
A) 1½ cups 
B) 2 cups 
C) ½ cup 
D) 1 cup B

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

According to the Latin American,Mediterranean,and Asian Diet Pyramids,people should eat small amounts of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) animal foods 
B) fruits 
C) vegetables 
D) unrefined grains 
A) animal foods 
B) fruits 
C) vegetables 
D) unrefined grains

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) "Vitamin C reduces the risk of the common cold by 50%." 
B) "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 C." 
C) "Drinking whole milk adds calcium and vitamin D to your diet.These nutrients are essential for strengthening bones." 
D) "While many factors affect heart disease,diets low in saturated fat may reduce the risk of this disease." 
A) "Vitamin C reduces the risk of the common cold by 50%." 
B) "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 C." 
C) "Drinking whole milk adds calcium and vitamin D to your diet.These nutrients are essential for strengthening bones." 
D) "While many factors affect heart disease,diets low in saturated fat may reduce the risk of this disease."

Question 6

Use of medications may increase an individual's nutrient needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,added sugar intake should be limited to less than _____ % of total daily calories.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 5 
C) 10 
D) 25 
A) 30 
B) 5 
C) 10 
D) 25

Question 8

A refined grain product that has iron,thiamin,riboflavin,niacin,and folic acid added to replace amounts lost during processing has been ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) fortified 
B) enriched 
C) enhanced 
D) supplemented 
A) fortified 
B) enriched 
C) enhanced 
D) supplemented

Question 9

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Focus on variety,nutrient density,and amount. 
B) Increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. 
C) Incorporate whole grains into half of your meals. 
D) Eat only sustainably-grown produce. 
A) Focus on variety,nutrient density,and amount. 
B) Increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. 
C) Incorporate whole grains into half of your meals. 
D) Eat only sustainably-grown produce.

Question 10

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,saturated fat intake should be limited to less than _____% of total daily calories.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 30 
C) 5 
D) 20 
A) 10 
B) 30 
C) 5 
D) 20

Question 11

The food plans available at www.choosemyplate.gov are based solely on age,sex,and estimated level of physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A diet that supplies adequate amounts of nutrients prevents ______.

Accepted Answer

A) nutrient-deficiency disorders 
B) storage of minerals in bone 
C) storage of fat-soluble vitamins in body fat 
D) saturation of cells with nutrients 
A) nutrient-deficiency disorders 
B) storage of minerals in bone 
C) storage of fat-soluble vitamins in body fat 
D) saturation of cells with nutrients

Question 13

A group of 50 adult male humans were in a clinical study to determine how much niacin is toxic.During the first 2 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) human requirement for niacin is 16 mg/day 
B) EER for niacin was 16 mg/day 
C) UL for niacin was between 24 and 48 mg/day 
D) AMDR for niacin is between 16 and 24 mg/day 
A) human requirement for niacin is 16 mg/day 
B) EER for niacin was 16 mg/day 
C) UL for niacin was between 24 and 48 mg/day 
D) AMDR for niacin is between 16 and 24 mg/day

Question 14

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

Question 15

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Consume enough calories and protein to prevent undernutrition. 
B) Reduce potassium intake. 
C) Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake. 
D) Eat and exercise for optimal health and well-being. 
A) Consume enough calories and protein to prevent undernutrition. 
B) Reduce potassium intake. 
C) Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake. 
D) Eat and exercise for optimal health and well-being.

Question 16

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,most healthy people should limit their daily sodium intake to less than ______ mg/day.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Food guides generally classify butter in the food group that includes milk and eggs. 
B) Olives,salmon,and avocados are sources of unhealthy solid fats. 
C) According to MyPlate,all foods that provide empty calories should be avoided. 
D) Most food guides classify eggs in the protein foods group. 
A) Food guides generally classify butter in the food group that includes milk and eggs. 
B) Olives,salmon,and avocados are sources of unhealthy solid fats. 
C) According to MyPlate,all foods that provide empty calories should be avoided. 
D) Most food guides classify eggs in the protein foods group.

Question 18

What is the name of the tool at www.choosemyplate.gov that you can use to assess daily energy and food group needs,and record and monitor daily diet and physical activity habits?

Accepted Answer

A) MyPlate 
B) Diet Analysis 2.0 
C) SuperTracker 
D) Exchange System 
A) MyPlate 
B) Diet Analysis 2.0 
C) SuperTracker 
D) Exchange System

Question 19

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

Question 20

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat more sodium-rich foods. 
B) Use Nutrition Facts panels to make wise choices. 
C) Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan 
D) Avoid empty-calorie foods. 
A) Eat more sodium-rich foods. 
B) Use Nutrition Facts panels to make wise choices. 
C) Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan 
D) Avoid empty-calorie foods.

The process of adding vitamins A and D to milk is called fortification.

Derek wants to eat enough salad greens in one meal to equal 1 cup of vegetables.How much of the greens should he eat?

Which of the following statements is true?

According to the Latin American,Mediterranean,and Asian Diet Pyramids,people should eat small amounts of ______.

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

Use of medications may increase an individual's nutrient needs.

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,added sugar intake should be limited to less than _____ % of total daily calories.

A refined grain product that has iron,thiamin,riboflavin,niacin,and folic acid added to replace amounts lost during processing has been ____________.

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,saturated fat intake should be limited to less than _____% of total daily calories.

The food plans available at www.choosemyplate.gov are based solely on age,sex,and estimated level of physical activity.

A diet that supplies adequate amounts of nutrients prevents ______.

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?

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,most healthy people should limit their daily sodium intake to less than ______ mg/day.

Which of the following statements is true?

What is the name of the tool at www.choosemyplate.gov that you can use to assess daily energy and food group needs,and record and monitor daily diet and physical activity habits?

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?

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 3: Basis of a Healthy Diet

The process of adding vitamins A and D to milk is called fortification.

Derek wants to eat enough salad greens in one meal to equal 1 cup of vegetables.How much of the greens should he eat?

Which of the following statements is true?

According to the Latin American,Mediterranean,and Asian Diet Pyramids,people should eat small amounts of ______.

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

Use of medications may increase an individual's nutrient needs.

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,added sugar intake should be limited to less than _____ % of total daily calories.

A refined grain product that has iron,thiamin,riboflavin,niacin,and folic acid added to replace amounts lost during processing has been ____________.

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,saturated fat intake should be limited to less than _____% of total daily calories.

The food plans available at www.choosemyplate.gov are based solely on age,sex,and estimated level of physical activity.

A diet that supplies adequate amounts of nutrients prevents ______.

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?

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,most healthy people should limit their daily sodium intake to less than ______ mg/day.

Which of the following statements is true?

What is the name of the tool at www.choosemyplate.gov that you can use to assess daily energy and food group needs,and record and monitor daily diet and physical activity habits?

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?

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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