Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The Exchange System can be used to estimate the carbohydrate content of foods. 
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) "Carbohydrate counting" is a component of the Exchange System.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The Exchange System allows you to ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT affect nutrient needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Age 
B) Ethnicity 
C) Sex 
D) Health status

Question 6

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that the chips are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide _____ gram(s)of fat or less per serving.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 1 
C) 7 
D) 3

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Recommended Dietary Allowances meet the nutrient needs of 50% of healthy people. 
B) Nutrient requirements are the same,regardless of a person's age or sex. 
C) A group of scientists at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics developed the DRIs. 
D) The adult AMDR for carbohydrates is 45 to 65% of total energy intake.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Jewish dietary laws forbid the use of alcohol. 
B) According to Mormon dietary laws,pork and pork by-products are forbidden as food. 
C) The traditional Asian diet contains high amounts of milk and milk products. 
D) The traditional Mediterranean diet supplies more olive oil and fish than the traditional American diet.

Question 9

A nutrient requirement is the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a defined level of nutritional health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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) 5 
B) 2 
C) 10 
D) 8

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

Question 12

According to MyPlate,Erika should consume 3 cups of milk daily.She prefers eating plain yogurt to drinking milk.How much plain yogurt can she eat to meet her plan's recommendation for milk and milk products?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 cups 
B) 2 cups 
C) 4 cups 
D) 5 cups

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group.

Accepted Answer

A) grains 
B) protein 
C) fruits 
D) dairy

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Today,Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns,3 slices of cheese,and 10 ounces of roast beef.He also drank 3 cups of orange juice.According to MyPlate,he ate nothing from the food group that includes______

Accepted Answer

A) eggs 
B) vegetables 
C) milk and milk products 
D) nuts

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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 20

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent all MyPlate food groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries,blueberries,wheat germ,and fat-free milk 
B) Sandwich made with Swiss cheese,cooked ham,mayonnaise,and two slices of buttered whole-wheat bread 
C) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,fat-free milk,orange juice,wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
D) Salad made with hard-cooked eggs,grapes,leaf lettuce,cooked pasta,and cheddar cheese

Exam 3: Basis of a Healthy Diet

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

The Exchange System allows you to ______.

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 does NOT affect nutrient needs?

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that the chips are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide _____ gram(s) of fat or less per serving.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

A nutrient requirement is the smallest amount of a nutrient that maintains a defined level of nutritional health.

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

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 ______.

According to MyPlate,Erika should consume 3 cups of milk daily.She prefers eating plain yogurt to drinking milk.How much plain yogurt can she eat to meet her plan's recommendation for milk and milk products?

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?

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

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group.

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

Today,Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns,3 slices of cheese,and 10 ounces of roast beef.He also drank 3 cups of orange juice.According to MyPlate,he ate nothing from the food group that includes______

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

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the ______.

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent all MyPlate food groups?