Question 1

The USDA Food Patterns _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​emphasizes nutrient-dense foods within each food group 
B)  ​is a very rigid guide for providing a balanced diet 
C)  ​fails to encourage the consumption of whole grains 
D)  ​does not specify portion sizes 
E)  does not take physical activity levels into account​ 
A)  ​emphasizes nutrient-dense foods within each food group 
B)  ​is a very rigid guide for providing a balanced diet 
C)  ​fails to encourage the consumption of whole grains 
D)  ​does not specify portion sizes 
E)  does not take physical activity levels into account​

Question 2

Which energy-yielding nutrient is pure fat?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​beef 
B)  ​potato 
C)  ​oil 
D)  ​legumes 
E)  corn​ 
A)  ​beef 
B)  ​potato 
C)  ​oil 
D)  ​legumes 
E)  corn​

Question 3

Which becomes a major fuel for the body only when the other fuels are unavailable?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​carbohydrate 
B)  ​fat 
C)  ​protein 
D)  ​water 
E)  minerals​ 
A)  ​carbohydrate 
B)  ​fat 
C)  ​protein 
D)  ​water 
E)  minerals​

Question 4

The FDA advises consumers that _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a product that is labeled as "natural" or "nontoxic" is always safe to use 
B)  ​products based on "ancient remedies" are preferable to those based on modern "scientific breakthroughs" 
C)  ​they should be suspicious of product claims that use impressive-sounding medical terms 
D)  ​an offer of a "money-back" guarantee from the manufacturer means the product is more likely to be effective 
E)  ​numerous testimonials about the effectiveness of a product means the product is likely to work well 
A)  ​a product that is labeled as "natural" or "nontoxic" is always safe to use 
B)  ​products based on "ancient remedies" are preferable to those based on modern "scientific breakthroughs" 
C)  ​they should be suspicious of product claims that use impressive-sounding medical terms 
D)  ​an offer of a "money-back" guarantee from the manufacturer means the product is more likely to be effective 
E)  ​numerous testimonials about the effectiveness of a product means the product is likely to work well

Question 5

The ingredients list on a food label must list the ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Nutrient density refers to foods that _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​are iron-rich 
B)  ​contain a mixture of carbohydrate, fat, and protein 
C)  ​carry nutrient labeling information 
D)  ​deliver the most nutrients for the least amount of kcalories 
E)  ​are the most nutritionally balanced 
A)  ​are iron-rich 
B)  ​contain a mixture of carbohydrate, fat, and protein 
C)  ​carry nutrient labeling information 
D)  ​deliver the most nutrients for the least amount of kcalories 
E)  ​are the most nutritionally balanced

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​MyPlate 
B)  ​EARs 
C)  ​DVs 
D)  ​Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
E)  ​a body mass calculator 
A)  ​MyPlate 
B)  ​EARs 
C)  ​DVs 
D)  ​Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
E)  ​a body mass calculator

Question 8

According to the USDA Food Guide, someone who needs 2000 kcal/day should consume _____ cup(s) of milk or the equivalent in milk products each day.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1 
B)  ​2 
C)  ​3 
D)  ​4 
E)  ​5 
A)  ​1 
B)  ​2 
C)  ​3 
D)  ​4 
E)  ​5

Question 9

A food that contains 15 grams of fat contains _____ fat kcalories.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​60 
B)  ​105 
C)  ​135 
D)  ​215 
E)  75​ 
A)  ​60 
B)  ​105 
C)  ​135 
D)  ​215 
E)  75​

Question 10

A package of cookies that, according to the Nutrition Facts panel, contains 70 kcalories per serving, can legally claim to be low kcalorie food.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In order to comply with recommendations of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans regarding vegetable intake, Americans should eat more _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​spinach 
B)  ​summer squash 
C)  ​corn 
D)  ​potatoes 
E)  ​mushrooms 
A)  ​spinach 
B)  ​summer squash 
C)  ​corn 
D)  ​potatoes 
E)  ​mushrooms

Question 12

Dietary Reference Intakes are designed to_____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​recommend numbers of servings of food to eat per day 
B)  ​help food manufacturers decide on product contents and processing methods 
C)  ​meet minimum nutrient needs to prevent malnutrition in people 
D)  ​specify nutrient needs that best support the health of people in the United States and Canada 
E)  guide people in establishing daily energy intake levels to maintain energy balance​ 
A)  ​recommend numbers of servings of food to eat per day 
B)  ​help food manufacturers decide on product contents and processing methods 
C)  ​meet minimum nutrient needs to prevent malnutrition in people 
D)  ​specify nutrient needs that best support the health of people in the United States and Canada 
E)  guide people in establishing daily energy intake levels to maintain energy balance​

Question 13

Describe the relationship between the Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) and the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for nutrient intake. Why are the RDA levels set higher than those of the EAR?​

Accepted Answer

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA): a

Question 14

You are at a friend's house for dinner and high-fat foods are being served. You go ahead and consume these foods primarily because of _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​emotional state 
B)  ​associations 
C)  ​social interaction 
D)  ​ethnic heritage 
E)  medical conditions​ 
A)  ​emotional state 
B)  ​associations 
C)  ​social interaction 
D)  ​ethnic heritage 
E)  medical conditions​

Question 15

Identify characteristics of the Daily Values used on food labels, and explain their appropriate uses.​

Accepted Answer

To help consumers evaluate the informati

Question 16

The _____ group is not included as a member of the USDA Food Patterns​

Accepted Answer

A)  milk products 
B)  ​vegetables 
C)  ​fruits 
D)  ​grains 
E)  ​fats and sugars 
A)  milk products 
B)  ​vegetables 
C)  ​fruits 
D)  ​grains 
E)  ​fats and sugars

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which nutrient provides the greatest nutrient density?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fat 
B)  ​carbohydrates 
C)  ​protein 
D)  ​vitamins 
E)  minerals​ 
A)  ​fat 
B)  ​carbohydrates 
C)  ​protein 
D)  ​vitamins 
E)  minerals​

Question 19

Consuming nutrient-dense foods can help control one's kcalorie intake.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which food has the highest nutrient density for calcium?​

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health

The USDA Food Patterns _____.​

Which energy-yielding nutrient is pure fat?​

Which becomes a major fuel for the body only when the other fuels are unavailable?​

The FDA advises consumers that _____.​

The ingredients list on a food label must list the ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight.​

Nutrient density refers to foods that _____.​

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

According to the USDA Food Guide, someone who needs 2000 kcal/day should consume _____ cup(s) of milk or the equivalent in milk products each day.​

A food that contains 15 grams of fat contains _____ fat kcalories.​

A package of cookies that, according to the Nutrition Facts panel, contains 70 kcalories per serving, can legally claim to be low kcalorie food.​

In order to comply with recommendations of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans regarding vegetable intake, Americans should eat more _____.​

Dietary Reference Intakes are designed to_____.​

Describe the relationship between the Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) and the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for nutrient intake. Why are the RDA levels set higher than those of the EAR?​

You are at a friend's house for dinner and high-fat foods are being served. You go ahead and consume these foods primarily because of _____.​

Identify characteristics of the Daily Values used on food labels, and explain their appropriate uses.​

The _____ group is not included as a member of the USDA Food Patterns​

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

Which nutrient provides the greatest nutrient density?​

Consuming nutrient-dense foods can help control one's kcalorie intake.​

Which food has the highest nutrient density for calcium?​

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span Infancy Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications - Diet Drug Interactions - and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support - Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate - and Fat Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat Controlled - Mineral Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein - Mineral - and Fluid Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Cancer and HIV Infection

Filters

The USDA Food Patterns _____.

Which energy-yielding nutrient is pure fat?

Which becomes a major fuel for the body only when the other fuels are unavailable?

The FDA advises consumers that _____.

The ingredients list on a food label must list the ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight.

Nutrient density refers to foods that _____.

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

According to the USDA Food Guide, someone who needs 2000 kcal/day should consume _____ cup(s) of milk or the equivalent in milk products each day.

A food that contains 15 grams of fat contains _____ fat kcalories.

A package of cookies that, according to the Nutrition Facts panel, contains 70 kcalories per serving, can legally claim to be low kcalorie food.

In order to comply with recommendations of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans regarding vegetable intake, Americans should eat more _____.

Dietary Reference Intakes are designed to_____.

Describe the relationship between the Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) and the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for nutrient intake. Why are the RDA levels set higher than those of the EAR?

You are at a friend's house for dinner and high-fat foods are being served. You go ahead and consume these foods primarily because of _____.

Identify characteristics of the Daily Values used on food labels, and explain their appropriate uses.

The _____ group is not included as a member of the USDA Food Patterns

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

Which nutrient provides the greatest nutrient density?

Consuming nutrient-dense foods can help control one's kcalorie intake.

Which food has the highest nutrient density for calcium?