Question 1

If vitamin C has been added to cranberry juice, the label must include:

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrient information. 
B)  an ingredients list. 
C)  a health claim. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  nutrient information. 
B)  an ingredients list. 
C)  a health claim. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 2

Which of the following people would not be covered by the DRI, based on assumptions made by the DRI committee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harry, a 35-year-old healthy businessman 
B)  Cindy, a 21-year-old college athlete 
C)  Robert, a 20 year old with cystic fibrosis 
D)  Joann, a 35-year-old female vegetarian 
A)  Harry, a 35-year-old healthy businessman 
B)  Cindy, a 21-year-old college athlete 
C)  Robert, a 20 year old with cystic fibrosis 
D)  Joann, a 35-year-old female vegetarian

Question 3

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  consuming less than 10% of calories from saturated fatty acids. 
B)  consuming less than 300 mg per day of dietary cholesterol. 
C)  increasing trans fat consumption in the diet. 
D)  using oils to replace solid fats when possible. 
A)  consuming less than 10% of calories from saturated fatty acids. 
B)  consuming less than 300 mg per day of dietary cholesterol. 
C)  increasing trans fat consumption in the diet. 
D)  using oils to replace solid fats when possible.

Question 4

For what purpose did the USDA develop the MyPlate as a consumer tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  to replace the USDA Food Pattern groups because they were outdated 
B)  to make sure that people who use computers don't get bored with written materials 
C)  to help consumers to understand and apply the USDA Food Patterns 
D)  to replace the DRI nutrient intake standards 
A)  to replace the USDA Food Pattern groups because they were outdated 
B)  to make sure that people who use computers don't get bored with written materials 
C)  to help consumers to understand and apply the USDA Food Patterns 
D)  to replace the DRI nutrient intake standards

Question 5

When determining the amounts of foods from each group to eat using the USDA Food Patterns, you need to remember that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the recommended amounts will vary, depending on age, physical activity, and gender. 
B)  the recommended amounts are the same for all food groups to provide nutritional adequacy. 
C)  you can eat the same foods every day, as long as you are selecting from all food groups. 
D)  you should not eat more than the recommended amounts from each food group. 
A)  the recommended amounts will vary, depending on age, physical activity, and gender. 
B)  the recommended amounts are the same for all food groups to provide nutritional adequacy. 
C)  you can eat the same foods every day, as long as you are selecting from all food groups. 
D)  you should not eat more than the recommended amounts from each food group.

Question 6

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are appropriately used for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  estimating the nutrient needs of persons with medical problems. 
B)  estimating the adequacy of an individual's nutrient intake. 
C)  planning diets for population groups like military personnel. 
D)  ensuring that minimum nutrient requirements are met. 
A)  estimating the nutrient needs of persons with medical problems. 
B)  estimating the adequacy of an individual's nutrient intake. 
C)  planning diets for population groups like military personnel. 
D)  ensuring that minimum nutrient requirements are met.

Question 7

A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels." If you were evaluating the claim, you would:

Accepted Answer

A)  be suspicious because this is a structure-function claim requiring no advance approval. 
B)  know this is an accurate statement because it was reviewed before being put on the label. 
C)  know that the manufacturer has done extensive research on the claim. 
D)  be aware that the FDA has done research on the manufacturer's claim.
Controversy 2 Multiple-Choice Items 
A)  be suspicious because this is a structure-function claim requiring no advance approval. 
B)  know this is an accurate statement because it was reviewed before being put on the label. 
C)  know that the manufacturer has done extensive research on the claim. 
D)  be aware that the FDA has done research on the manufacturer's claim.
Controversy 2 Multiple-Choice Items

Question 8

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are intended for healthy adults and children ages _____ and older.

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 9

You are speaking to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. During your presentation, what would you emphasize?

Accepted Answer

A)  using the grams and numbers on the labels to calculate percentages 
B)  comparing similar food products based on nutrient components 
C)  understanding the descriptive terms used on food labels 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  using the grams and numbers on the labels to calculate percentages 
B)  comparing similar food products based on nutrient components 
C)  understanding the descriptive terms used on food labels 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 10

Defend the following statement: "Foods, not supplements, are the best and safest source of phytochemicals."

Accepted Answer

Foods, not supplements, are the best and

Question 11

Which phytochemical contained in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  carotenoids 
B)  lignans 
C)  lutein 
D)  flavonoids 
A)  carotenoids 
B)  lignans 
C)  lutein 
D)  flavonoids

Question 12

Which of the following is characteristic of Daily Values?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide nutrient values for different categories of people. 
B)  They are ideal for allowing comparisons among foods. 
C)  They are useful as nutrient intake goals for individuals. 
D)  They provide information on all DRI nutrients. 
A)  They provide nutrient values for different categories of people. 
B)  They are ideal for allowing comparisons among foods. 
C)  They are useful as nutrient intake goals for individuals. 
D)  They provide information on all DRI nutrients.

Question 13

The health claim, "Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure," on a food label is reliable because it has been backed by scientific evidence.
Controversy 2 True/False Items

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The MyPlate educational tool has been designed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  help a diet-planning individual create a diet that more closely follows the USDA Food Patterns. 
B)  create an alternative diet plan for individuals not wanting to use the USDA Food Patterns. 
C)  help individuals who need to make major changes in their diet for chronic disease control. 
D)  substitute for the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in diet planning. 
A)  help a diet-planning individual create a diet that more closely follows the USDA Food Patterns. 
B)  create an alternative diet plan for individuals not wanting to use the USDA Food Patterns. 
C)  help individuals who need to make major changes in their diet for chronic disease control. 
D)  substitute for the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in diet planning.

Question 15

The DRI are international guidelines that are used around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The primary difference between recommendations for nutrient intakes and values set for energy intake is that the value for energy intake is not generous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the USDA Food Patterns, one ounce of meat is equal to all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 oz. cooked fish. 
B)  1 egg. 
C)  1 tbs. peanut butter. 
D)  1/2 cup cooked legumes. 
A)  1 oz. cooked fish. 
B)  1 egg. 
C)  1 tbs. peanut butter. 
D)  1/2 cup cooked legumes.

Question 18

Blueberries have been leading the way in research on the effectiveness of antioxidants against aging effects on the brain. What would be your comments about eating more blueberries in your diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recent studies have mainly been done on laboratory animals so the benefits of increased intake are not known for humans. 
B)  Blueberries contain a high level of antioxidants so they should be an excellent food to consume to protect against aging effects on the brain. 
C)  The antioxidant content of blueberries is much higher than most other foods so they should be selected first to add to the diet. 
D)  Studies done on laboratory rats showed fewer age-related declines in brain function, so those findings can be translated to benefits for humans. 
A)  Recent studies have mainly been done on laboratory animals so the benefits of increased intake are not known for humans. 
B)  Blueberries contain a high level of antioxidants so they should be an excellent food to consume to protect against aging effects on the brain. 
C)  The antioxidant content of blueberries is much higher than most other foods so they should be selected first to add to the diet. 
D)  Studies done on laboratory rats showed fewer age-related declines in brain function, so those findings can be translated to benefits for humans.

Question 19

The implications of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  foods rather than supplements should provide what you need to consume daily. 
B)  there is no need to give up your favorite foods or eat strange foods you don't like. 
C)  you will need to carefully plan in detail what to eat for the best benefits. 
D)  you should include physical activity in your daily plan along with your food intake. 
A)  foods rather than supplements should provide what you need to consume daily. 
B)  there is no need to give up your favorite foods or eat strange foods you don't like. 
C)  you will need to carefully plan in detail what to eat for the best benefits. 
D)  you should include physical activity in your daily plan along with your food intake.

Question 20

You are planning a meal that includes a hamburger on a bun, coleslaw, and French fries. To have a more nutrient-dense meal, you should eat:

Accepted Answer

A)  fried chicken, potato salad, a biscuit, and canned peaches. 
B)  pork tenderloin, green peas, brown rice, and strawberries. 
C)  spare ribs, scalloped potatoes, cornbread, and chocolate pudding. 
D)  fried catfish, baked beans, a white dinner roll, and vanilla ice cream. 
A)  fried chicken, potato salad, a biscuit, and canned peaches. 
B)  pork tenderloin, green peas, brown rice, and strawberries. 
C)  spare ribs, scalloped potatoes, cornbread, and chocolate pudding. 
D)  fried catfish, baked beans, a white dinner roll, and vanilla ice cream.

If vitamin C has been added to cranberry juice, the label must include:

Which of the following people would not be covered by the DRI, based on assumptions made by the DRI committee?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all of the following except:

For what purpose did the USDA develop the MyPlate as a consumer tool?

When determining the amounts of foods from each group to eat using the USDA Food Patterns, you need to remember that:

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are appropriately used for all of the following except:

A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels." If you were evaluating the claim, you would:

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are intended for healthy adults and children ages _____ and older.

You are speaking to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. During your presentation, what would you emphasize?

Defend the following statement: "Foods, not supplements, are the best and safest source of phytochemicals."

Which phytochemical contained in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?

Which of the following is characteristic of Daily Values?

The health claim, "Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure," on a food label is reliable because it has been backed by scientific evidence. Controversy 2 True/False Items

The MyPlate educational tool has been designed to:

The DRI are international guidelines that are used around the world.

The primary difference between recommendations for nutrient intakes and values set for energy intake is that the value for energy intake is not generous.

In the USDA Food Patterns, one ounce of meat is equal to all of the following except:

Blueberries have been leading the way in research on the effectiveness of antioxidants against aging effects on the brain. What would be your comments about eating more blueberries in your diet?

The implications of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines include all of the following except:

You are planning a meal that includes a hamburger on a bun, coleslaw, and French fries. To have a more nutrient-dense meal, you should eat:

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If vitamin C has been added to cranberry juice, the label must include:

Which of the following people would not be covered by the DRI, based on assumptions made by the DRI committee?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all of the following except:

For what purpose did the USDA develop the MyPlate as a consumer tool?

When determining the amounts of foods from each group to eat using the USDA Food Patterns, you need to remember that:

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are appropriately used for all of the following except:

A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels." If you were evaluating the claim, you would:

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are intended for healthy adults and children ages _____ and older.

You are speaking to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. During your presentation, what would you emphasize?

Defend the following statement: "Foods, not supplements, are the best and safest source of phytochemicals."

Which phytochemical contained in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?

Which of the following is characteristic of Daily Values?

The health claim, "Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure," on a food label is reliable because it has been backed by scientific evidence. Controversy 2 True/False Items

The MyPlate educational tool has been designed to:

The DRI are international guidelines that are used around the world.

The primary difference between recommendations for nutrient intakes and values set for energy intake is that the value for energy intake is not generous.

In the USDA Food Patterns, one ounce of meat is equal to all of the following except:

Blueberries have been leading the way in research on the effectiveness of antioxidants against aging effects on the brain. What would be your comments about eating more blueberries in your diet?

The implications of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines include all of the following except:

You are planning a meal that includes a hamburger on a bun, coleslaw, and French fries. To have a more nutrient-dense meal, you should eat:

Food Choices and Human Health

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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