Question 1

When using MyPlate to choose fruits and vegetables, one should include a vitamin C source such as citrus fruit and a dark green vegetable each day, as a source of _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When using MyPlate to choose fruits and...

Question 2

The "Supplement Facts" panel on dietary supplements resembles the _______________________________ and is required on all dietary supplements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug Facts panel on drugs 
B)  Cosmetic Facts panel on cosmetics 
C)  Nutrition Facts panel on food 
D)  Health Facts panel on drugs

Question 3

A food label states that a serving of a particular product contains 13 grams of total fat and 20 percent of the Daily Value f fat. This means that

Accepted Answer

A)  when you eat a serving of this product, you will be getting 20 percent of the RDA for fat. 
B)  when you eat a serving of this product you will be getting 20 percent of the Daily Reference Value for total fat based on a 2,000-kcalorie diet. 
C)  you should eat more of the product to get the amount of fat you need that would equal 100 percent of the Daily Reference Value. 
D)  you should eat more of the product to get the amount of fat you need that would equal 100 percent of the RDA.

Question 4

Kate consumes 1,900 kcalies each day. She requires 1,750 kcalies to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's kcalie consumption could lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  undernutrition. 
B)  unbalanced nutrition. 
C)  balanced nutrition. 
D)  overnutrition.

Question 5

The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of

Accepted Answer

A)  all persons except the very young and very old. 
B)  all persons except pregnant and lactating women. 
C)  nearly all healthy persons. 
D)  all persons diseased and healthy.

Question 6

A nutrition label must be present on the product if

Accepted Answer

A)  a claim is made about the health benefits of a specific nutrient. 
B)  the food is a packaged item. 
C)  the food is prepared using a specific standardized recipe, such as catsup. 
D)  the food is sold in the supermarket.

Question 7

Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat fruits and vegetables because we can get all the nutrients we need from these. 
B)  Do the best we can but take supplements to fill in the deficient areas. 
C)  Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs. 
D)  Eat only plant products because animal products are bad and generally filled with hormones for animal growth.

Question 8

Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan f 2000 kilocalies as a reference, the Grains are

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate in number of servings but lacking fiber. 
B)  adequate in number of servings and fiber. 
C)  inadequate in number of servings. 
D)  inadequate in number of servings and fiber.

Question 9

Mrs. Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home. A dietitian conducted a nutritional assessment noting the general appearance of Mrs. Mitchell's skin, eyes, and tongue. Which part of the assessment is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical history 
B)  Diet history 
C)  Biochemical evaluation 
D)  Clinical examination

Question 10

The term "Daily Values" on a food label refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a generic standard set at or close to the highest RDA value or related nutrient standard. 
B)  RDAs. 
C)  minimum requirements. 
D)  AIs.

Question 11

When there is insufficient research to determine the RDA f a nutrient, the ______, based on estimates of intakes that appear to maintain a defined nutritional state in a specific life stage, is the nutrient standard.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When there is insufficient research to determine...

Question 12

Accding to MyPlate, consumption of foods from the Grains group should include

Accepted Answer

A)  an equal amount of whole grain and refined grain products. 
B)  at least half of the grain servings as whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta every day. 
C)  only whole grain products. 
D)  a serving of grain products at each meal.

Question 13

One serving of Raisin Bran cereal contains 50 percent of the 18 mg Daily Value f iron. How much iron will one serving of your cereal provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 mg 
B)  9 mg 
C)  15 mg 
D)  36 mg

Question 14

Physical Activity Guidelines f Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity f adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  60 
C)  90 
D)  150

Question 15

The amount of a particular nutrient in a serving of food compared to its kilocalie content is called its _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of a particular nutrient in...

Question 16

Which statement best describes the healthful diet principle of balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the "same old thing." 
B)  Consume a variety of foods from each of MyPlate's five major food groups every day. 
C)  Plan your entire day's diet so that you don't overconsume nutrient sources. 
D)  Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their kilocalories.

Question 17

RDAs are not used in food labeling because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are age- and gender-specific. 
B)  they are too generic. 
C)  there are too many of them. 
D)  their values are set too high.

Question 18

EER refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a set of nutrient recommendations that includes RDAs, AIs, and ULs. 
B)  estimated calorie needs for the average person of a specific height, weight, age, gender, and physical activity pattern. 
C)  a person's actual calorie needs, as measured by calorimetry. 
D)  the level of dietary intake of a nutrient that is likely to meet the needs of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group.

Question 19

In der to make healthful and logical nutrition decisions, beware of

Accepted Answer

A)  testimonials about personal experience. 
B)  reputable publication sources. 
C)  registered dietitians. 
D)  evidence from other scientific studies.

Question 20

Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plant f 2000 kilocalies as a reference, the servings from the Dairy group in this menu are

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate. 
B)  lacking 1 serving. 
C)  lacking 2 servings. 
D)  lacking 3 servings.

Exam 2: Guidelines F Designing a Healthy Diet