Question 1

In order to determine if a food is a good source of a particular nutrient, you should check the _____ for that nutrient on the Nutrition Facts panel.

Accepted Answer

A)  RDA comparison 
B)  Daily Value 
C)  Adequacy Scale 
D)  Nutrient Content Index 
A)  RDA comparison 
B)  Daily Value 
C)  Adequacy Scale 
D)  Nutrient Content Index B

Question 2

Diet recall is a dietary assessment method that utilizes a 3-day food record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The EAR and RDA standards are identical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

You can use _____ to find out how many servings of each food group would be needed to meet nutritional needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  the USDA food patterns 
B)  the DRIs 
C)  the MyPlate food guide 
D)  All of the above 
E)  A and C 
A)  the USDA food patterns 
B)  the DRIs 
C)  the MyPlate food guide 
D)  All of the above 
E)  A and C

Question 5

Nutrient density is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  the ratio of a food's calories to its total nutrients. 
B)  the ratio of a food's nutrients to its total calories. 
C)  the amount of nutrients in a serving of food. 
D)  the amount of nutrients in a food item following removal of water. 
A)  the ratio of a food's calories to its total nutrients. 
B)  the ratio of a food's nutrients to its total calories. 
C)  the amount of nutrients in a serving of food. 
D)  the amount of nutrients in a food item following removal of water.

Question 6

Analysis of blood or urine to determine how much of a certain nutrient or other substance is present is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an anthropometric measurement. 
B)  a biochemical measurement. 
C)  a clinical assessment. 
D)  a dietary assessment. 
A)  an anthropometric measurement. 
B)  a biochemical measurement. 
C)  a clinical assessment. 
D)  a dietary assessment.

Question 7

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the estimated daily intake of a nutrient

Accepted Answer

A)  that meets the needs of 50% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category. 
B)  that meets the needs of 97% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category. 
C)  that is used in establishing the RDA for infants younger than 6 months old. 
D)  that should not be exceeded. 
A)  that meets the needs of 50% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category. 
B)  that meets the needs of 97% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category. 
C)  that is used in establishing the RDA for infants younger than 6 months old. 
D)  that should not be exceeded.

Question 8

Secondary malnutrition develops

Accepted Answer

A)  when someone does not consume an adequate amount of a certain nutrient or nutrients. 
B)  when an illness results in poor absorption of a certain nutrient or nutrients. 
C)  when someone consumes too much of a certain nutrient or nutrients. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  when someone does not consume an adequate amount of a certain nutrient or nutrients. 
B)  when an illness results in poor absorption of a certain nutrient or nutrients. 
C)  when someone consumes too much of a certain nutrient or nutrients. 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that Americans increase their intakes of all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  fruits . 
B)  dark green, red, and orange vegetables. 
C)  refined grains. 
D)  seafood. 
A)  fruits . 
B)  dark green, red, and orange vegetables. 
C)  refined grains. 
D)  seafood.

Question 10

Malnutrition describes conditions of both undernutrition and overnutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The MyPlate food guide is a visual tool that illustrates the recommendations found in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Factors that influence a person's nutritional needs include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  age. 
B)  sex. 
C)  activity level. 
D)  income. 
E)  genetics. 
A)  age. 
B)  sex. 
C)  activity level. 
D)  income. 
E)  genetics.

Question 13

Examples of nutrient-dense foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, milk, and

Accepted Answer

A)  soft drinks. 
B)  jelly beans. 
C)  eggs. 
D)  potato chips. 
A)  soft drinks. 
B)  jelly beans. 
C)  eggs. 
D)  potato chips.

Question 14

Nutrition content claims and health claims on food labels

Accepted Answer

A)  are similar because they both indicate the content of a certain nutrient in the food. 
B)  are both used by manufacturers to increase the likelihood of consumer purchase. 
C)  both compare the food to other similar foods. 
D)  must both be supported by evidence of positive health benefits. 
A)  are similar because they both indicate the content of a certain nutrient in the food. 
B)  are both used by manufacturers to increase the likelihood of consumer purchase. 
C)  both compare the food to other similar foods. 
D)  must both be supported by evidence of positive health benefits.

Question 15

Measures of height, weight, head circumference, and body composition are examples of biochemical assessment tools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When assessing adequacy of a certain B vitamin intake in a population, one should compare the average intake to the

Accepted Answer

A)  UL. 
B)  RDA. 
C)  EAR. 
D)  AMDR. 
A)  UL. 
B)  RDA. 
C)  EAR. 
D)  AMDR.

Question 17

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the estimated daily intake of a nutrient

Accepted Answer

A)  that meets the needs of 50% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category. 
B)  that meets the needs of 97% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category. 
C)  that is established when not enough evidence is available to set an Adequate Intake (AI) level. 
D)  that should not be exceeded. 
A)  that meets the needs of 50% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category. 
B)  that meets the needs of 97% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category. 
C)  that is established when not enough evidence is available to set an Adequate Intake (AI) level. 
D)  that should not be exceeded.

Question 18

Which of the follow statements about the MyPlate food guide is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  MyPlate replaced MyPyramid as the government's official food guide in 2011. 
B)  The five food groups represented are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. 
C)  The recommended number of servings is specified on the graphic. 
D)  It is intended to serve as an online interactive tool to help users determine their food needs. 
A)  MyPlate replaced MyPyramid as the government's official food guide in 2011. 
B)  The five food groups represented are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. 
C)  The recommended number of servings is specified on the graphic. 
D)  It is intended to serve as an online interactive tool to help users determine their food needs.

Question 19

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans established four groups of key recommendations including:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce calories to lose weight. 
B)  Reduce consumption of certain foods and food components. 
C)  Increase consumption of certain foods and food components. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  B and C 
A)  Reduce calories to lose weight. 
B)  Reduce consumption of certain foods and food components. 
C)  Increase consumption of certain foods and food components. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  B and C

Question 20

Jen's EER is 2,000 kcal/day. Based on the AMDR, what is the minimum amount of calories that should come from carbohydrates, protein, and fats, respectively, in her diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  900, 200, 400 
B)  1300, 700, 700 
C)  1,000, 500, 500 
D)  900, 700, 500 
A)  900, 200, 400 
B)  1300, 700, 700 
C)  1,000, 500, 500 
D)  900, 700, 500

In order to determine if a food is a good source of a particular nutrient, you should check the _____ for that nutrient on the Nutrition Facts panel.

Diet recall is a dietary assessment method that utilizes a 3-day food record.

The EAR and RDA standards are identical.

You can use _____ to find out how many servings of each food group would be needed to meet nutritional needs.

Nutrient density is defined as

Analysis of blood or urine to determine how much of a certain nutrient or other substance is present is an example of

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the estimated daily intake of a nutrient

Secondary malnutrition develops

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that Americans increase their intakes of all of the following except:

Malnutrition describes conditions of both undernutrition and overnutrition.

The MyPlate food guide is a visual tool that illustrates the recommendations found in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Factors that influence a person's nutritional needs include all of the following except:

Examples of nutrient-dense foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, milk, and

Nutrition content claims and health claims on food labels

Measures of height, weight, head circumference, and body composition are examples of biochemical assessment tools.

When assessing adequacy of a certain B vitamin intake in a population, one should compare the average intake to the

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the estimated daily intake of a nutrient

Which of the follow statements about the MyPlate food guide is false?

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans established four groups of key recommendations including:

Jen's EER is 2,000 kcal/day. Based on the AMDR, what is the minimum amount of calories that should come from carbohydrates, protein, and fats, respectively, in her diet?

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

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Exam 2: Choosing Foods Wisely

In order to determine if a food is a good source of a particular nutrient, you should check the _____ for that nutrient on the Nutrition Facts panel.

Diet recall is a dietary assessment method that utilizes a 3-day food record.

The EAR and RDA standards are identical.

You can use _____ to find out how many servings of each food group would be needed to meet nutritional needs.

Nutrient density is defined as

Analysis of blood or urine to determine how much of a certain nutrient or other substance is present is an example of

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the estimated daily intake of a nutrient

Secondary malnutrition develops

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that Americans increase their intakes of all of the following except:

Malnutrition describes conditions of both undernutrition and overnutrition.

The MyPlate food guide is a visual tool that illustrates the recommendations found in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Factors that influence a person's nutritional needs include all of the following except:

Examples of nutrient-dense foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, milk, and

Nutrition content claims and health claims on food labels

Measures of height, weight, head circumference, and body composition are examples of biochemical assessment tools.

When assessing adequacy of a certain B vitamin intake in a population, one should compare the average intake to the

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the estimated daily intake of a nutrient

Which of the follow statements about the MyPlate food guide is false?

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans established four groups of key recommendations including:

Jen's EER is 2,000 kcal/day. Based on the AMDR, what is the minimum amount of calories that should come from carbohydrates, protein, and fats, respectively, in her diet?

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

Filters