Question 1

An adult who follows a 2000-kcal Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern should consume ______ cups of milk or milk equivalents per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 C

Question 2

According to the Dietary Guidelines,adults should _____ intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

Accepted Answer

A) decrease 
B) maintain current 
C) increase 
A) decrease 
B) maintain current 
C) increase C

Question 3

Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A) The guide applies to infants. 
B) Milk and meat are essential to good nutrition. 
C) Variety is the key to the plan. 
D) The guide does not permit use of fats,oils,and sweets. 
A) The guide applies to infants. 
B) Milk and meat are essential to good nutrition. 
C) Variety is the key to the plan. 
D) The guide does not permit use of fats,oils,and sweets. C

Question 4

The RDA for iron is 18 milligrams per day.Tina usually consumes about 15 milligrams of iron per day.She is a healthy young woman with no condition that significantly increases her needs for iron.Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) She is likely to be deficient in iron. 
B) She will need to consume significantly more iron,above the RDA,to make up for her intake. 
C) Only if her intake is consistently less than 70% of the RDA would she be at great risk of nutritional deficiency. 
D) She couldn't possibly be getting enough iron for her needs. 
A) She is likely to be deficient in iron. 
B) She will need to consume significantly more iron,above the RDA,to make up for her intake. 
C) Only if her intake is consistently less than 70% of the RDA would she be at great risk of nutritional deficiency. 
D) She couldn't possibly be getting enough iron for her needs.

Question 5

Which government agency is responsible for most U.S.food labeling?

Accepted Answer

A) FDA 
B) IOM 
C) USDA 
D) EPA 
A) FDA 
B) IOM 
C) USDA 
D) EPA

Question 6

When it comes to choosing fruit,the Dietary Guidelines recommend

Accepted Answer

A) avoiding fruit if you want to lose weight. 
B) eating a variety of fruit-fresh,canned,or frozen. 
C) including plenty of fruit juices for your fruit servings. 
D) choosing only whole,fresh fruits. 
A) avoiding fruit if you want to lose weight. 
B) eating a variety of fruit-fresh,canned,or frozen. 
C) including plenty of fruit juices for your fruit servings. 
D) choosing only whole,fresh fruits.

Question 7

The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid represents the dietary patterns of people from parts of the Mediterranean region that enjoy

Accepted Answer

A) the lowest recorded rates of chronic diseases. 
B) the highest intake of saturated fat. 
C) the lowest adult life expectancy. 
D) the lowest intake of carbohydrates. 
A) the lowest recorded rates of chronic diseases. 
B) the highest intake of saturated fat. 
C) the lowest adult life expectancy. 
D) the lowest intake of carbohydrates.

Question 8

The results of an observational study show that women who regularly take multivitamins tend to have healthier body weight.
Taking multivitamins causes weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In order to ensure adequate intake of nutrients,choose vegetables

Accepted Answer

A) that have no preservatives. 
B) that are organic. 
C) from all five vegetable subgroups. 
D) from local farms. 
A) that have no preservatives. 
B) that are organic. 
C) from all five vegetable subgroups. 
D) from local farms.

Question 10

Missy visits a doctor because she feels tired most of the time,is easily distracted,and feels chilled.As part of her examination,Missy has blood drawn to be tested for concentrations of nutrients and their by-products.This part of the examination is the

Accepted Answer

A) anthropometric assessment. 
B) physical examination. 
C) biochemical evaluation. 
D) clinical examination. 
A) anthropometric assessment. 
B) physical examination. 
C) biochemical evaluation. 
D) clinical examination.

Question 11

According to MyPlate,eggs belong in the ______ group.

Accepted Answer

A) chicken 
B) protein 
C) grains 
D) dairy 
A) chicken 
B) protein 
C) grains 
D) dairy

Question 12

A food label states that a serving of a particular product provides 20 percent of the Daily Value for fat.This means that

Accepted Answer

A) when you eat a serving of this product,you will be getting one-fifth of the RDA for fat. 
B) a serving of this product provides about 13 grams of fat. 
C) this product is not a good choice to achieve your nutritional needs. 
D) fat makes up 20% of the weight of the food product. 
A) when you eat a serving of this product,you will be getting one-fifth of the RDA for fat. 
B) a serving of this product provides about 13 grams of fat. 
C) this product is not a good choice to achieve your nutritional needs. 
D) fat makes up 20% of the weight of the food product.

Question 13

The term "Daily Value" on a food label refers to

Accepted Answer

A) a generic standard set at or close to the highest RDA value or related nutrient standard. 
B) RDAs. 
C) minimum requirements. 
D) AIs. 
A) a generic standard set at or close to the highest RDA value or related nutrient standard. 
B) RDAs. 
C) minimum requirements. 
D) AIs.

Question 14

Which meal contains foods from all food groups represented in MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A) Chef's salad containing ham,lettuce,an egg,Thousand Island dressing,and croutons;bagel;apple;and soft drink 
B) Steak,baked potato with margarine,broccoli,salad with oil and vinegar dressing,milk 
C) Refried beans,onions,tomatoes,and cheddar cheese wrapped in a tortilla;orange;and water 
D) Pasta,marinara (tomato)sauce with clams,house salad with vegetables,Italian bread with butter,and wine 
A) Chef's salad containing ham,lettuce,an egg,Thousand Island dressing,and croutons;bagel;apple;and soft drink 
B) Steak,baked potato with margarine,broccoli,salad with oil and vinegar dressing,milk 
C) Refried beans,onions,tomatoes,and cheddar cheese wrapped in a tortilla;orange;and water 
D) Pasta,marinara (tomato)sauce with clams,house salad with vegetables,Italian bread with butter,and wine

Question 15

The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of

Accepted Answer

A) all persons except the very young and very old. 
B) all persons except pregnant and lactating women. 
C) nearly all healthy persons. 
D) all persons diseased and healthy. 
A) all persons except the very young and very old. 
B) all persons except pregnant and lactating women. 
C) nearly all healthy persons. 
D) all persons diseased and healthy.

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: Failing health that results from long-standing dietary practices that do not coincide with nutritional needs
Failing health that results from long-standing dietary practices that are inadequate to meet nutritional needs
A state in which nutritional intake greatly exceeds the body's needs
Nutritional health as determined by ABCDE assessments

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Malnutrition and Overnutrition and Nutritional state and is...

Question 17

Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat fruits and vegetables because we can get all the nutrients we need from these. 
B) Do the best we can but take supplements to fill in the deficient areas. 
C) Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs. 
D) Eat only plant products because animal products are bad and generally filled with hormones for animal growth. 
A) Eat fruits and vegetables because we can get all the nutrients we need from these. 
B) Do the best we can but take supplements to fill in the deficient areas. 
C) Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs. 
D) Eat only plant products because animal products are bad and generally filled with hormones for animal growth.

Question 18

The RDAs for nutrients are set

Accepted Answer

A) to cover the needs of 97% - 98% of the population. 
B) based on the dietary intakes of people who appear to be maintaining nutritional health. 
C) by the FDA for food labeling purposes. 
D) based on a person's height and weight. 
A) to cover the needs of 97% - 98% of the population. 
B) based on the dietary intakes of people who appear to be maintaining nutritional health. 
C) by the FDA for food labeling purposes. 
D) based on a person's height and weight.

Question 19

Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day.She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs.Over time,Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

Accepted Answer

A) undernutrition. 
B) balanced nutrition. 
C) overnutrition. 
A) undernutrition. 
B) balanced nutrition. 
C) overnutrition.

Question 20

The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

Accepted Answer

A) The Food Guide Pyramid. 
B) The Basic Four Food Groups. 
C) MyPyramid. 
D) MyPlate. 
A) The Food Guide Pyramid. 
B) The Basic Four Food Groups. 
C) MyPyramid. 
D) MyPlate.

An adult who follows a 2000-kcal Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern should consume ______ cups of milk or milk equivalents per day.

According to the Dietary Guidelines,adults should _____ intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?

The RDA for iron is 18 milligrams per day.Tina usually consumes about 15 milligrams of iron per day.She is a healthy young woman with no condition that significantly increases her needs for iron.Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

Which government agency is responsible for most U.S.food labeling?

When it comes to choosing fruit,the Dietary Guidelines recommend

The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid represents the dietary patterns of people from parts of the Mediterranean region that enjoy

The results of an observational study show that women who regularly take multivitamins tend to have healthier body weight. Taking multivitamins causes weight loss.

In order to ensure adequate intake of nutrients,choose vegetables

Missy visits a doctor because she feels tired most of the time,is easily distracted,and feels chilled.As part of her examination,Missy has blood drawn to be tested for concentrations of nutrients and their by-products.This part of the examination is the

According to MyPlate,eggs belong in the ______ group.

A food label states that a serving of a particular product provides 20 percent of the Daily Value for fat.This means that

The term "Daily Value" on a food label refers to

Which meal contains foods from all food groups represented in MyPlate?

The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of

Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

The RDAs for nutrients are set

Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day.She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs.Over time,Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

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Exam 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

An adult who follows a 2000-kcal Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern should consume ______ cups of milk or milk equivalents per day.

According to the Dietary Guidelines,adults should _____ intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?

The RDA for iron is 18 milligrams per day.Tina usually consumes about 15 milligrams of iron per day.She is a healthy young woman with no condition that significantly increases her needs for iron.Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

Which government agency is responsible for most U.S.food labeling?

When it comes to choosing fruit,the Dietary Guidelines recommend

The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid represents the dietary patterns of people from parts of the Mediterranean region that enjoy

The results of an observational study show that women who regularly take multivitamins tend to have healthier body weight. Taking multivitamins causes weight loss.

In order to ensure adequate intake of nutrients,choose vegetables

Missy visits a doctor because she feels tired most of the time,is easily distracted,and feels chilled.As part of her examination,Missy has blood drawn to be tested for concentrations of nutrients and their by-products.This part of the examination is the

According to MyPlate,eggs belong in the ______ group.

A food label states that a serving of a particular product provides 20 percent of the Daily Value for fat.This means that

The term "Daily Value" on a food label refers to

Which meal contains foods from all food groups represented in MyPlate?

The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of

Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

The RDAs for nutrients are set

Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day.She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs.Over time,Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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