Question 1

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following actions is one of the five overarching guidelines of Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2015-2020 version)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat more saturated fats and complex carbohydrates.
B)  Exercise for at least one hour each day.
C)  Fill your plate with fruits and vegetables.
D)  Shift to healthier food and beverage choices. D

Question 3

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use Nutrition Facts panels to make wise choices.
B)  Avoid empty-calorie foods.
C)  Eat more sodium-rich foods.
D)  Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan. D

Question 4

The Exchange System allows you to

Accepted Answer

A)  estimate your carbohydrate intake.
B)  interpret nutrition information on food labels.
C)  predict your risk of serious chronic diseases,such as diabetes.
D)  calculate your DRIs.

Question 5

The Dietary Guidelines are updated by the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services and U.S.Department of Agriculture about every ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  5
C)  8
D)  10

Question 6

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish,Islamic,and Mormon religions.Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crackers topped with slices of smoked ham
B)  Cheeseburgers
C)  Meatless bean dip
D)  Beer

Question 7

Kristan uses %DVs to help plan nutritious menus with various packaged foods.She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat
B)  Fiber
C)  Added sugars
D)  Sodium

Question 8

To establish a nutrient's RDA,nutrition scientists add ________ of the nutrient to its EAR.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 to 100 mg
B)  a "margin of safety" amount
C)  an AI amount
D)  the % DV amount

Question 9

Derek wants to eat enough salad greens in one meal to equal 1 cup of vegetables.How much of the greens should he eat?

Accepted Answer

A)  ½ cup
B)  1 cup
C)  2 cups
D)  1½ cups

Question 10

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile.Based on this information,she is likely to refer to ________ when developing the new formula.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dietary Guidelines (2015-2020 version) 
B)  DRIs
C)  MyPlate
D)  Exchange lists

Question 11

A group of 50 adult male humans were in a clinical study to determine how much niacin is toxic.During the first 2 weeks of the study,members of the group consumed only a formula diet that was nutritionally complete,except it contained 24 mg niacin,which is 1.5 times the RDA for niacin (males).At that point in the study,all members reported feeling fine,and they could function normally.During the next week,they were given a formula that contained 48 mg niacin.Within a few days of consuming this formula,90% of the participants reported feeling ill,and they complained of having upset stomachs and flushing (redness)on their faces. At that point,researchers gave the subjects a formula that contained 16 mg niacin.After a week of consuming the new formula,all participants reported feeling well again.Based on this information,the researchers concluded that the

Accepted Answer

A)  EER for niacin was 16 mg/day.
B)  UL for niacin was between 24 and 48 mg/day.
C)  human requirement for niacin is 16 mg/day.
D)  AMDR for niacin is between 16 and 24 mg/day.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is a health claim that the FDA allows on a food package?

Accepted Answer

A)  "While many factors affect heart disease,diets low in saturated fat may reduce the risk of this disease."
B)  "Drinking whole milk adds calcium and vitamin D to your diet.These nutrients are essential for strengthening bones."
C)  "Foods that contain dietary fiber,vitamin A,or vitamin C may reduce the risk of cancer.Although a serving of our creamed broccoli has 7 grams of fat,it is an excellent source of fiber and vitamins A and C."
D)  "Vitamin C reduces the risk of the common cold by 50%."

Question 13

Use of certain medications may increase an individual's nutrient needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Foods that are "high fiber" supply ________ or more of fiber per serving.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 grams
B)  2 grams
C)  8 grams
D)  10 grams

Question 16

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.
B)  Eat only sustainably-grown produce.
C)  Incorporate whole grains into half of your meals.
D)  Focus on variety,nutrient density,and amount.

Question 17

For lunch today Quentin ate a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread,a small bag of pretzels,and an apple.  He also drank a 20-fluid ounce orange-flavored sports drink.  Which component of his lunch would be considered a source of empty calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sports drink
B)  Turkey
C)  Whole wheat bread
D)  Pretzels

Question 18

A diet that supplies adequate amounts of nutrients prevents

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrient-deficiency disorders.
B)  storage of minerals in bone.
C)  storage of fat-soluble vitamins in body fat.
D)  saturation of cells with nutrients.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most food guides classify eggs in the protein foods group.
B)  According to MyPlate,all foods that provide empty calories should be avoided.
C)  Olives,salmon,and avocados are sources of unhealthy solid fats.
D)  Food guides generally classify butter in the food group that includes milk and eggs.

Question 20

A refined grain product that has iron,thiamin,riboflavin,niacin,and folic acid added to replace amounts lost during processing has been

Accepted Answer

A)  fortified.
B)  enriched.
C)  enhanced.
D)  supplemented.

Exam 3: Basis of a Healthy Diet

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the

Which of the following actions is one of the five overarching guidelines of Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2015-2020 version) ?

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

The Exchange System allows you to

The Dietary Guidelines are updated by the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services and U.S.Department of Agriculture about every ________ years.

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish,Islamic,and Mormon religions.Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Kristan uses %DVs to help plan nutritious menus with various packaged foods.She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which of the following nutrients?

To establish a nutrient's RDA,nutrition scientists add ________ of the nutrient to its EAR.

Derek wants to eat enough salad greens in one meal to equal 1 cup of vegetables.How much of the greens should he eat?

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile.Based on this information,she is likely to refer to ________ when developing the new formula.

Which of the following statements is a health claim that the FDA allows on a food package?

Use of certain medications may increase an individual's nutrient needs.

Which of the following statements is true?

Foods that are "high fiber" supply ________ or more of fiber per serving.

Which of the following topics is one of the five overarching guidelines of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

For lunch today Quentin ate a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread,a small bag of pretzels,and an apple. He also drank a 20-fluid ounce orange-flavored sports drink. Which component of his lunch would be considered a source of empty calories?

A diet that supplies adequate amounts of nutrients prevents

Which of the following statements is true?

A refined grain product that has iron,thiamin,riboflavin,niacin,and folic acid added to replace amounts lost during processing has been