Question 1

Jamie wants to eat more foods that are naturally high in phytochemicals and fiber.Based on this information,which of the following foods would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) Low-fat dairy foods 
B) Organic beef 
C) Fresh fruits and vegetables 
D) Eggs

Question 2

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,healthy people should limit their sodium intake to ______ mg/day.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

While making cookies,Anna wants to add a source of healthy fat to the recipe.Which of the following fats should she add?

Accepted Answer

A) Shortening 
B) Lard 
C) Unsalted butter 
D) Peanut butter

Question 4

Which of the following resources is a useful dietary analysis tool?

Accepted Answer

A) "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" 
B) "What's in the food you eat Search Tool" 
C) "The American Food Guide" 
D) "The DRI tables"

Question 5

Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving.This amount of the beverage

Accepted Answer

A) substitutes for 3 eating fresh oranges. 
B) provides a nutrient-dense source of a watery fluid. 
C) should be considered a source of empty calories. 
D) is nutritionally equivalent to 3 cups of orange juice.

Question 6

Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Cooked oatmeal with fresh blueberries,walnuts,and fat-free milk 
B) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese,Swiss cheese,mayonnaise,and two slices of buttered,whole-wheat bread 
C) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,peanut butter,toasted wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
D) Stir-fry made with chicken,broccoli,rice,green peas,and soy sauce

Question 7

Theodore is an 18-year-old college student who would like to improve his health by following a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of his current "Western" diet.Based on this information,he should

Accepted Answer

A) eat more poultry and eggs. 
B) drink less milk and more wine. 
C) substitute legumes for cheeses. 
D) substitute pork and lamb for fish and seafood.

Question 8

You are planning a party for a group of 22-year-old college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Mormon religion.Which of the following beverages would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Accepted Answer

A) Fruit punch made with orange juice,limes,and carbonated water 
B) Wines that are not more than 9% alcohol by volume 
C) Iced tea 
D) Coffee,served with sugar and cream

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) By using dietary analysis software,you can obtain precise information about your total day's energy and nutrient intakes. 
B) Dietary analysis software programs provide exact values for the micronutrient contents of foods. 
C) The National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference is an Internet tool for assessing the nutrient content of foods. 
D) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains the government's database of the nutrient contents of foods for labeling purposes.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutrition scientists have established RDAs for all essential nutrients. 
B) People can have energy needs that are higher or lower than the Estimated Energy Requirement. 
C) People who consume less than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient have a high risk of developing the nutrient's toxicity disorder. 
D) People who consume 90% of the RDA for iron regularly are likely to develop an iron deficiency.

Question 11

Monique is a 19-year-old college student who would like to follow a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of her typical "western" diet.Based on this information,Monique should

Accepted Answer

A) decrease her intake of fish and seafood. 
B) eat fewer beans and peas. 
C) increase her intake of fruit. 
D) increase her red meat intake.

Question 12

While baking,Max wants to use an ingredient that contains healthy fat in a recipe.Which of the following fats should he use?

Accepted Answer

A) Peanut oil 
B) Unsalted butter 
C) Lard 
D) Shortening

Question 13

When using the MyPlate website's Daily Checklist to plan your menus,it is not necessary to provide information about your

Accepted Answer

A) sex. 
B) occupation. 
C) age. 
D) physical activity level.

Question 14

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)is the

Accepted Answer

A) percentage of a nutrient standard that is used for food labeling purposes. 
B) minimum amount of a nutrient that is safe to consume and cures the nutrient's deficiency disease. 
C) range of intake for a particular nutrient that is not likely to cause toxicity or deficiency. 
D) amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular population.

Question 15

Today,the only food Meghan ate was a casserole that contained 24 ounces of lemon-flavored yogurt,16 ounces of cooked turkey,and 10 ounces of cooked noodles.According to MyPlate,she ate nothing from the food group that includes

Accepted Answer

A) eggs. 
B) milk and milk products. 
C) fruit. 
D) grains.

Question 16

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

Accepted Answer

A) DVs 
B) RDAs 
C) ULs 
D) AIs

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) "Carbohydrate counting" is a component of the Exchange System. 
B) The Exchange System and MyPlate use the same food groups. 
C) People can calculate their vitamin and mineral intakes by using the Exchange System. 
D) The Exchange System can be used to estimate the carbohydrate content of foods.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A plant's genetic traits have little influence on its nutrient contents. 
B) Growing conditions,such as the use of fertilizers,can influence the amount of nutrients in crops. 
C) Regardless of a farm's production methods,the crops grown on that farm and other farms within a 10-mile radius will have the same nutritional value. 
D) In general,the age of a plant when it is harvested does not affect its nutrient contents.

Question 19

When preparing meals,Jared wants to use a "healthy" type of fat.Which of the following fats should he use?

Accepted Answer

A) Olive oil 
B) Shortening 
C) Stick margarine 
D) Butter

Question 20

Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts,strawberries,and chocolate syrup 
B) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,fat-free milk,and fresh peaches 
C) Casserole made with cooked ham,cheddar cheese,dried apricots,green onions,and milk 
D) Sandwich made with American cheese,chicken,leaf lettuce,sliced tomato,mayonnaise,and two slices of whole-wheat bread

Exam 3: Planning Nutritious Diets

Jamie wants to eat more foods that are naturally high in phytochemicals and fiber.Based on this information,which of the following foods would you recommend?

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,healthy people should limit their sodium intake to ______ mg/day.

While making cookies,Anna wants to add a source of healthy fat to the recipe.Which of the following fats should she add?

Which of the following resources is a useful dietary analysis tool?

Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving.This amount of the beverage

Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

Theodore is an 18-year-old college student who would like to improve his health by following a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of his current "Western" diet.Based on this information,he should

You are planning a party for a group of 22-year-old college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Mormon religion.Which of the following beverages would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Monique is a 19-year-old college student who would like to follow a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of her typical "western" diet.Based on this information,Monique should

While baking,Max wants to use an ingredient that contains healthy fat in a recipe.Which of the following fats should he use?

When using the MyPlate website's Daily Checklist to plan your menus,it is not necessary to provide information about your

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the

Today,the only food Meghan ate was a casserole that contained 24 ounces of lemon-flavored yogurt,16 ounces of cooked turkey,and 10 ounces of cooked noodles.According to MyPlate,she ate nothing from the food group that includes

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

When preparing meals,Jared wants to use a "healthy" type of fat.Which of the following fats should he use?

Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?