Question 1

Consuming nutrient-dense foods can help control your kcalorie intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following foods would provide the highest nutrient density for calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)   cheddar cheese 
B)  fat-free milk 
C)  ice cream 
D)  frozen yogurt 
E)  soy milk 
A)   cheddar cheese 
B)  fat-free milk 
C)  ice cream 
D)  frozen yogurt 
E)  soy milk

Question 3

One of the first nutritional surveys taken before World War II suggested:

Accepted Answer

A)  at least 90% of the population had adequate nutritional intakes. 
B)  75% of the population needed to change their eating habits. 
C)  less than 5% of the population were eating appropriately. 
D)  up to one-third of the population might be eating poorly. 
E)  national nutrition surveys did not reflect the actual eating patterns of Americans. 
A)  at least 90% of the population had adequate nutritional intakes. 
B)  75% of the population needed to change their eating habits. 
C)  less than 5% of the population were eating appropriately. 
D)  up to one-third of the population might be eating poorly. 
E)  national nutrition surveys did not reflect the actual eating patterns of Americans.

Question 4

Minerals and water are organic and yield energy in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the USDA Food Patterns, how many cup(s) of milk or the equivalent in milk products should someone who needs 2000 kcal/day should consume?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five

Question 6

Personal preference plays a significant part in the food choices of an individual. Widely shared preferences include:

Accepted Answer

A)  a desire for sour tastes. 
B)  significant nutritional value. 
C)  tastes for salt and sugar. 
D)   a craving for protein. 
E)   avoidance of organic food. 
A)  a desire for sour tastes. 
B)  significant nutritional value. 
C)  tastes for salt and sugar. 
D)   a craving for protein. 
E)   avoidance of organic food.

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: deficient
AI
RDA 
requirement 
EER
AMDR
EAR 
UL
DRI

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the lowest continuing intake of a nutrient is...

Question 8

Which of the following foods best exemplifies the Mediterranean culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  soybeans, squid, rice, peanuts 
B)  tomatoes, olives, fish, mozzarella cheese 
C)  tortillas, corn, avocado, refried beans 
D)  black-eyed peas, biscuits, peaches, beef 
E)  rice, pineapple, chicken, chili peppers 
A)  soybeans, squid, rice, peanuts 
B)  tomatoes, olives, fish, mozzarella cheese 
C)  tortillas, corn, avocado, refried beans 
D)  black-eyed peas, biscuits, peaches, beef 
E)  rice, pineapple, chicken, chili peppers

Question 9

You are assessing your own diet. Which of the following would be the most practical tool to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  www.ChooseMyPlate.gov 
B)  EARs 
C)  DVs 
D)  Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
E)  Individual food labels 
A)  www.ChooseMyPlate.gov 
B)  EARs 
C)  DVs 
D)  Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
E)  Individual food labels

Question 10

The data collected in nutrition surveys is used by the government to:

Accepted Answer

A)  establish public policy on nutrition education. 
B)  regulate nutrition labeling on food products. 
C)  decide what nutrition issues will be granted funds for research. 
D)  assess the effectiveness of government publications about nutrition. 
E)  guide decisions on new product development. 
A)  establish public policy on nutrition education. 
B)  regulate nutrition labeling on food products. 
C)  decide what nutrition issues will be granted funds for research. 
D)  assess the effectiveness of government publications about nutrition. 
E)  guide decisions on new product development.

Question 11

An excess intake of protein can never lead to becoming overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

You are searching the Internet for a credible source of nutrition information. Which of the following would be your best option?

Accepted Answer

A)  government health agency. 
B)  national health food store chain. 
C)  multi-level marketing company that sells supplements. 
D)  popular fitness magazine. 
E)  a site that requires your credit card for access 
A)  government health agency. 
B)  national health food store chain. 
C)  multi-level marketing company that sells supplements. 
D)  popular fitness magazine. 
E)  a site that requires your credit card for access

Question 13

List the six principles of diet planning and briefly describe each one.

Accepted Answer

Adequacy- a diet with enough energy and

Question 14

Provide a rationale for the following statement: "Too much meat is just as fattening as too many potatoes."

Accepted Answer

Most foods contain mixtures of all three

Question 15

Which of the following is a pure carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  oil 
B)  cornbread 
C)  sugar 
D)  water 
E)  spinach 
A)  oil 
B)  cornbread 
C)  sugar 
D)  water 
E)  spinach

Question 16

Bob is reviewing information about a new supplement. Which of the following would be considered valid information and not a quackery warning sign?

Accepted Answer

A)  "quick and easy fix guaranteed" 
B)  "cures all ailments" 
C)  a simple conclusion drawn from a complex study 
D)  an abstract published on the National Library of Medicine ( NLM) PubMed website 
E)  personal testimonials 
A)  "quick and easy fix guaranteed" 
B)  "cures all ailments" 
C)  a simple conclusion drawn from a complex study 
D)  an abstract published on the National Library of Medicine ( NLM) PubMed website 
E)  personal testimonials

Question 17

Which statement is true regarding nutrition information on food labels?

Accepted Answer

A)  The 20 most frequently eaten fresh fruits and vegetables must be sold in packages with nutrition labels on them. 
B)  Food manufacturers held to strict standards, called standards of identity, are not required to list ingredients on their labels. 
C)  Nutrition information is not required on the labels of raw meat and poultry products. 
D)  Plain coffee, tea, spices and other foods containing few nutrients are exempt from nutrition labeling requirements. 
E)  Food imported from other countries is not required to be sold with nutrition labels. 
A)  The 20 most frequently eaten fresh fruits and vegetables must be sold in packages with nutrition labels on them. 
B)  Food manufacturers held to strict standards, called standards of identity, are not required to list ingredients on their labels. 
C)  Nutrition information is not required on the labels of raw meat and poultry products. 
D)  Plain coffee, tea, spices and other foods containing few nutrients are exempt from nutrition labeling requirements. 
E)  Food imported from other countries is not required to be sold with nutrition labels.

Question 18

A set of nutrient standards designed strictly for use on food labels is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Recommended Dietary Allowances. 
B)  Dietary Reference Intakes. 
C)  Daily Values. 
D)  MyPlate guidelines. 
E)  Nutrient claims 
A)  Recommended Dietary Allowances. 
B)  Dietary Reference Intakes. 
C)  Daily Values. 
D)  MyPlate guidelines. 
E)  Nutrient claims

Question 19

An individual's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is an indicator of adequate:

Accepted Answer

A)  bone loss. 
B)  body weight. 
C)  obvious signs of malnutrition. 
D)  body fat. 
E)  illness. 
A)  bone loss. 
B)  body weight. 
C)  obvious signs of malnutrition. 
D)  body fat. 
E)  illness.

Question 20

Foods such as potato chips, candy, and colas are called empty-kcalorie foods because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  are inexpensive. 
B)  are lacking in calories. 
C)  provide calories but few nutrients. 
D)  should be eaten in moderation. 
E)  contain very little fat. 
A)  are inexpensive. 
B)  are lacking in calories. 
C)  provide calories but few nutrients. 
D)  should be eaten in moderation. 
E)  contain very little fat.

Exam 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health

Consuming nutrient-dense foods can help control your kcalorie intake.

Which of the following foods would provide the highest nutrient density for calcium?

One of the first nutritional surveys taken before World War II suggested:

Minerals and water are organic and yield energy in the human body.

According to the USDA Food Patterns, how many cup(s) of milk or the equivalent in milk products should someone who needs 2000 kcal/day should consume?

Personal preference plays a significant part in the food choices of an individual. Widely shared preferences include:

Which of the following foods best exemplifies the Mediterranean culture?

You are assessing your own diet. Which of the following would be the most practical tool to use?

The data collected in nutrition surveys is used by the government to:

An excess intake of protein can never lead to becoming overweight.

You are searching the Internet for a credible source of nutrition information. Which of the following would be your best option?

List the six principles of diet planning and briefly describe each one.

Provide a rationale for the following statement: "Too much meat is just as fattening as too many potatoes."

Which of the following is a pure carbohydrate?

Bob is reviewing information about a new supplement. Which of the following would be considered valid information and not a quackery warning sign?

Which statement is true regarding nutrition information on food labels?

A set of nutrient standards designed strictly for use on food labels is called the:

An individual's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is an indicator of adequate:

Foods such as potato chips, candy, and colas are called empty-kcalorie foods because they:

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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