Question 1

Manufacturers are required to add certain vitamins and minerals to breads, cereals, and other grain products to replace those removed during processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which two nutrients would most likely be deficient in a child's diet if milk was consumed to the exclusion of other food groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium and iron 
B)  vitamin C and iron 
C)  protein and riboflavin 
D)  riboflavin and thiamin 
A)  calcium and iron 
B)  vitamin C and iron 
C)  protein and riboflavin 
D)  riboflavin and thiamin B

Question 3

What is an essential nutrient?

Accepted Answer

An essential nutrient is one that the body cannot synthesize in the amount needed, so it must be supplied from food.

Question 4

If you were preparing to teach a "healthy eating" class for adults at your local community center what general recommendations would you offer based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

Several important recommendations that s

Question 5

Define the term "empty calories" and explain what it means in terms of an individual's diet.

Accepted Answer

Empty calories consist primarily of fats

Question 6

The guideline that includes the most individualized nutrient information in terms of age/gender groupings is(are):

Accepted Answer

A)  MyPlate 
B)  DRIs 
C)  Percent of Daily Values 
D)  Healthy People 2020 
A)  MyPlate 
B)  DRIs 
C)  Percent of Daily Values 
D)  Healthy People 2020

Question 7

Nutrient recommendations established in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans serve as the standard upon which most federal nutrition programs are based.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all the following lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating carbohydrates from one's diet 
B)  including more nutrient-dense foods each day 
C)  consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables daily 
D)  limiting added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium 
A)  eliminating carbohydrates from one's diet 
B)  including more nutrient-dense foods each day 
C)  consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables daily 
D)  limiting added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium

Question 9

A child's daily nutrient requirements can best be met by consuming:

Accepted Answer

A)  a wide variety of food 
B)  at least one quart of milk each day 
C)  larger quantities of food 
D)  fresh fruit and vegetables in season 
A)  a wide variety of food 
B)  at least one quart of milk each day 
C)  larger quantities of food 
D)  fresh fruit and vegetables in season

Question 10

All commercially prepared cereals and breads are now fortified with ____________________ to reduce the incidence of spina bifida in infants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All commercially prepared cereals and breads are...

Question 11

Milk is a rich source of dietary calcium and iron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A 5-year-old child should have the equivalent of ____ cups of milk each day.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  2 1/2 
D)  3 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  2 1/2 
D)  3

Question 13

Nutrient groups that function to build body tissues are:

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins and fats 
B)  carbohydrates and vitamins 
C)  fats and minerals 
D)  proteins and minerals 
A)  proteins and fats 
B)  carbohydrates and vitamins 
C)  fats and minerals 
D)  proteins and minerals

Question 14

Fruits and vegetables are the major sources of vitamins __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fruits and vegetables are the major sources...

Question 15

All of the following foods yield dietary fiber EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  meats and seafood 
B)  fresh and frozen fruits 
C)  whole grain breads, crackers, cereals, and pastas 
D)  raw vegetables and lettuce salads 
A)  meats and seafood 
B)  fresh and frozen fruits 
C)  whole grain breads, crackers, cereals, and pastas 
D)  raw vegetables and lettuce salads

Question 16

Why are enriched cereal products not as nutritious as whole grain cereals?

Accepted Answer

Although enriched cereal products have h

Question 17

Fats and carbohydrates each yield 9 calories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The omission of fruits and vegetables from a child's diet seriously reduces the availability of all the following nutrients EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  fiber 
B)  high-quality protein 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin A 
A)  fiber 
B)  high-quality protein 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin A

Question 19

Milk or milk products should be consumed daily to ensure that the mineral ____________________ is obtained in the amount needed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Milk or milk products should be consumed...

Question 20

Six grams of butter would yield how many calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  54 
A)  24 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  54

Manufacturers are required to add certain vitamins and minerals to breads, cereals, and other grain products to replace those removed during processing.

Which two nutrients would most likely be deficient in a child's diet if milk was consumed to the exclusion of other food groups?

What is an essential nutrient?

If you were preparing to teach a "healthy eating" class for adults at your local community center what general recommendations would you offer based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Define the term "empty calories" and explain what it means in terms of an individual's diet.

The guideline that includes the most individualized nutrient information in terms of age/gender groupings is(are):

Nutrient recommendations established in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans serve as the standard upon which most federal nutrition programs are based.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all the following lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT:

A child's daily nutrient requirements can best be met by consuming:

All commercially prepared cereals and breads are now fortified with ____________________ to reduce the incidence of spina bifida in infants.

Milk is a rich source of dietary calcium and iron.

A 5-year-old child should have the equivalent of ____ cups of milk each day.

Nutrient groups that function to build body tissues are:

Fruits and vegetables are the major sources of vitamins and .

All of the following foods yield dietary fiber EXCEPT:

Why are enriched cereal products not as nutritious as whole grain cereals?

Fats and carbohydrates each yield 9 calories per gram.

The omission of fruits and vegetables from a child's diet seriously reduces the availability of all the following nutrients EXCEPT:

Milk or milk products should be consumed daily to ensure that the mineral ____________________ is obtained in the amount needed.

Six grams of butter would yield how many calories?

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Exam 12: Nutrition Guidelines

Manufacturers are required to add certain vitamins and minerals to breads, cereals, and other grain products to replace those removed during processing.

Which two nutrients would most likely be deficient in a child's diet if milk was consumed to the exclusion of other food groups?

What is an essential nutrient?

If you were preparing to teach a "healthy eating" class for adults at your local community center what general recommendations would you offer based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Define the term "empty calories" and explain what it means in terms of an individual's diet.

The guideline that includes the most individualized nutrient information in terms of age/gender groupings is(are):

Nutrient recommendations established in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans serve as the standard upon which most federal nutrition programs are based.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all the following lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT:

A child's daily nutrient requirements can best be met by consuming:

All commercially prepared cereals and breads are now fortified with ____________________ to reduce the incidence of spina bifida in infants.

Milk is a rich source of dietary calcium and iron.

A 5-year-old child should have the equivalent of ____ cups of milk each day.

Nutrient groups that function to build body tissues are:

Fruits and vegetables are the major sources of vitamins __________ and __________.

All of the following foods yield dietary fiber EXCEPT:

Why are enriched cereal products not as nutritious as whole grain cereals?

Fats and carbohydrates each yield 9 calories per gram.

The omission of fruits and vegetables from a child's diet seriously reduces the availability of all the following nutrients EXCEPT:

Milk or milk products should be consumed daily to ensure that the mineral ____________________ is obtained in the amount needed.

Six grams of butter would yield how many calories?

Childrens Well-Being: What It Is and How to Achieve It

Daily Health Observations

Assessing Childrens Health

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The Infectious Process and Environmental Control

Childhood Illness: Identification and Management

Creating High-Quality Environments

Safety Management

Management of Injuries and Acute Illness

Maltreatment of Children: Abuse and Neglect

Planning for Childrens Health and Safety Education

Nutrients That Provide Energy Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins

Nutrients That Promote Growth and Regulate Body Functions Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water

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Fruits and vegetables are the major sources of vitamins and .