Question 1

The DRI values are established for

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A)  infants and children and physical activity levels. 
B)  males and females, infants and children, and physical activity levels. 
C)  different age groups and physiologic conditions (pregnancy, lactation). 
D)  males and females, different age groups, and physiologic conditions (pregnancy, lactation). 
A)  infants and children and physical activity levels. 
B)  males and females, infants and children, and physical activity levels. 
C)  different age groups and physiologic conditions (pregnancy, lactation). 
D)  males and females, different age groups, and physiologic conditions (pregnancy, lactation).

Question 2

Malnutrition describes

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A)  a state of undernutrition. 
B)  a state of overnutrition. 
C)  poor nutritional status caused by an imbalance between nutrient needs and nutrient availability. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  a state of undernutrition. 
B)  a state of overnutrition. 
C)  poor nutritional status caused by an imbalance between nutrient needs and nutrient availability. 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

It is difficult to compare similar food items using the Nutrition Facts panel because serving sizes have not been standardized.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is

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A)  the average energy intake needed for a person to maintain a healthy weight. 
B)  calculated using age, sex, weight, height, and physical activity level. 
C)  expressed as kilocalories. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  the average energy intake needed for a person to maintain a healthy weight. 
B)  calculated using age, sex, weight, height, and physical activity level. 
C)  expressed as kilocalories. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

An example of a nutrient content claim is

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A)  "Low in sodium." 
B)  "Helps lower cholesterol." 
C)  "Lowers blood pressure." 
D)  "Improves vision." 
A)  "Low in sodium." 
B)  "Helps lower cholesterol." 
C)  "Lowers blood pressure." 
D)  "Improves vision."

Question 6

The FDA requires that packaged foods include a Nutrition Facts panel on their labels. The Nutrition Facts panel must include

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A)  serving size. 
B)  nutrient density. 
C)  multiplication of nutrient values for multiple servings. 
D)  identification of the food group represented by the item. 
A)  serving size. 
B)  nutrient density. 
C)  multiplication of nutrient values for multiple servings. 
D)  identification of the food group represented by the item.

Question 7

The best use of the Food Tracker assessment tool accessed on the MyPlate website is to

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A)  pay attention to details and record every food and drink item consumed. 
B)  be as accurate as possible in estimating portion sizes of foods and beverages. 
C)  record the diet for three days representative of normal food intake, not holidays for instance. 
D)  avoid changing normal eating patterns on days when food intake is being recorded. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  pay attention to details and record every food and drink item consumed. 
B)  be as accurate as possible in estimating portion sizes of foods and beverages. 
C)  record the diet for three days representative of normal food intake, not holidays for instance. 
D)  avoid changing normal eating patterns on days when food intake is being recorded. 
E)  All of the above

Question 8

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) are usual dietary intake levels that

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A)  should not be exceeded. 
B)  are well tolerated. 
C)  are meant to be used as goals for dietary intake. 
D)  are set only for those who take supplements. 
A)  should not be exceeded. 
B)  are well tolerated. 
C)  are meant to be used as goals for dietary intake. 
D)  are set only for those who take supplements.

Question 9

Malnutrition is a state of poor nutritional status caused by inadequate intake of nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Adequate Intake (AI) levels are daily intake levels of a given nutrient that

Accepted Answer

A)  should not be exceeded. 
B)  are established when RDAs cannot be determined because of insufficient evidence. 
C)  are equivalent to the EAR. 
D)  are adequate to meet the needs of 97% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category. 
A)  should not be exceeded. 
B)  are established when RDAs cannot be determined because of insufficient evidence. 
C)  are equivalent to the EAR. 
D)  are adequate to meet the needs of 97% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category.

Question 11

If you were to adopt the strategies captured in the MyPlate graphic, you would

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A)  make half your plate fruits and vegetables. 
B)  consume 4 food groups. 
C)  consume 6 food groups. 
D)  consume only meats as sources of protein. 
A)  make half your plate fruits and vegetables. 
B)  consume 4 food groups. 
C)  consume 6 food groups. 
D)  consume only meats as sources of protein.

Question 12

When a consumer is comparing two similar food items, he or she can use the food label to decide

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A)  if one item contains more calories than the other. 
B)  if one item contains different ingredients than the other. 
C)  if one item contains more saturated fat than the other. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  A and C 
A)  if one item contains more calories than the other. 
B)  if one item contains different ingredients than the other. 
C)  if one item contains more saturated fat than the other. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  A and C

Question 13

During clinical assessment, _____ of a nutrient deficiency are noted by the clinician, while _____ of a nutrient deficiency are reported by the patient.

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A)  symptoms, signs 
B)  signs, symptoms 
C)  laboratory measurements, complaints 
D)  complaints, laboratory measurements 
A)  symptoms, signs 
B)  signs, symptoms 
C)  laboratory measurements, complaints 
D)  complaints, laboratory measurements

Question 14

Height, body weight, and body composition are examples of

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A)  anthropometric assessment tools. 
B)  biochemical assessment tools. 
C)  clinical assessment tools. 
D)  dietary assessment tools. 
A)  anthropometric assessment tools. 
B)  biochemical assessment tools. 
C)  clinical assessment tools. 
D)  dietary assessment tools.

Question 15

The recommendation in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that individuals drink more water and other low- or no-calorie beverages is based on the fact that

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A)  people typically do not consume enough beverages to stay hydrated. 
B)  many Americans consume high-calorie beverages containing added sugars that contribute to weight gain. 
C)  many Americans consume alcohol instead of water and therefore may be at risk for becoming intoxicated. 
D)  consuming high-calorie beverages may reduce food intake. 
A)  people typically do not consume enough beverages to stay hydrated. 
B)  many Americans consume high-calorie beverages containing added sugars that contribute to weight gain. 
C)  many Americans consume alcohol instead of water and therefore may be at risk for becoming intoxicated. 
D)  consuming high-calorie beverages may reduce food intake.

Question 16

Nutrient content claims and health claims on food labels are both regulated by the FDA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

EERs differ from other DRI reference values because besides sex and age, the EER also factors in weight, height, and

Accepted Answer

A)  physical activity level. 
B)  tobacco use. 
C)  alcohol use. 
D)  head circumference. 
A)  physical activity level. 
B)  tobacco use. 
C)  alcohol use. 
D)  head circumference.

Question 18

When an individual wants to assess his or her intake of a certain vitamin, the best evaluation technique will be to compare his or her average daily intake to the

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium. 
B)  solid fats. 
C)  added sugars. 
D)  whole grains. 
A)  sodium. 
B)  solid fats. 
C)  added sugars. 
D)  whole grains.

Question 20

One difference between diet recall and diet record methods is that

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A)  diet recall relies on a 3-day food record, while a diet record is based on just one day. 
B)  diet recall provides an indication of food intake patterns, while a diet record is based on every item consumed in a 24-hour period. 
C)  a diet record is based on a written record of every item consumed for at least 3 days, while diet recall is usually based on a single day. 
D)  a diet record provides an indication of food intake patterns, while a diet recall is based on every item consumed for a 3-day period. 
A)  diet recall relies on a 3-day food record, while a diet record is based on just one day. 
B)  diet recall provides an indication of food intake patterns, while a diet record is based on every item consumed in a 24-hour period. 
C)  a diet record is based on a written record of every item consumed for at least 3 days, while diet recall is usually based on a single day. 
D)  a diet record provides an indication of food intake patterns, while a diet recall is based on every item consumed for a 3-day period.

The DRI values are established for

Malnutrition describes

It is difficult to compare similar food items using the Nutrition Facts panel because serving sizes have not been standardized.

An Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is

An example of a nutrient content claim is

The FDA requires that packaged foods include a Nutrition Facts panel on their labels. The Nutrition Facts panel must include

The best use of the Food Tracker assessment tool accessed on the MyPlate website is to

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) are usual dietary intake levels that

Malnutrition is a state of poor nutritional status caused by inadequate intake of nutrients.

Adequate Intake (AI) levels are daily intake levels of a given nutrient that

If you were to adopt the strategies captured in the MyPlate graphic, you would

When a consumer is comparing two similar food items, he or she can use the food label to decide

During clinical assessment, _ of a nutrient deficiency are noted by the clinician, while _ of a nutrient deficiency are reported by the patient.

Height, body weight, and body composition are examples of

The recommendation in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that individuals drink more water and other low- or no-calorie beverages is based on the fact that

Nutrient content claims and health claims on food labels are both regulated by the FDA.

EERs differ from other DRI reference values because besides sex and age, the EER also factors in weight, height, and

When an individual wants to assess his or her intake of a certain vitamin, the best evaluation technique will be to compare his or her average daily intake to the

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

One difference between diet recall and diet record methods is that

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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The DRI values are established for

Malnutrition describes

It is difficult to compare similar food items using the Nutrition Facts panel because serving sizes have not been standardized.

An Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is

An example of a nutrient content claim is

The FDA requires that packaged foods include a Nutrition Facts panel on their labels. The Nutrition Facts panel must include

The best use of the Food Tracker assessment tool accessed on the MyPlate website is to

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) are usual dietary intake levels that

Malnutrition is a state of poor nutritional status caused by inadequate intake of nutrients.

Adequate Intake (AI) levels are daily intake levels of a given nutrient that

If you were to adopt the strategies captured in the MyPlate graphic, you would

When a consumer is comparing two similar food items, he or she can use the food label to decide

During clinical assessment, _____ of a nutrient deficiency are noted by the clinician, while _____ of a nutrient deficiency are reported by the patient.

Height, body weight, and body composition are examples of

The recommendation in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that individuals drink more water and other low- or no-calorie beverages is based on the fact that

Nutrient content claims and health claims on food labels are both regulated by the FDA.

EERs differ from other DRI reference values because besides sex and age, the EER also factors in weight, height, and

When an individual wants to assess his or her intake of a certain vitamin, the best evaluation technique will be to compare his or her average daily intake to the

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

One difference between diet recall and diet record methods is that

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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During clinical assessment, _ of a nutrient deficiency are noted by the clinician, while _ of a nutrient deficiency are reported by the patient.