Question 1

Food components that must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sugars, dietary fiber, and fluoride 
B) sugars, dietary fiber, and calcium 
C) sugars, dietary fiber, and monounsaturated fat 
D) sugars, calcium, and B-vitamins 
A) sugars, dietary fiber, and fluoride 
B) sugars, dietary fiber, and calcium 
C) sugars, dietary fiber, and monounsaturated fat 
D) sugars, calcium, and B-vitamins

Question 2

MyPlate includes which food group?

Accepted Answer

A) Dairy 
B) Vegetables 
C) Protein foods 
D) Fruits 
E)  All of these 
A) Dairy 
B) Vegetables 
C) Protein foods 
D) Fruits 
E)  All of these

Question 3

MyPlate groups foods into _____ major categories.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Reading food labels helps consumers ________.

Accepted Answer

A) identify amounts of salt or sodium in the product 
B) determine the sugar content of the product 
C) determine amount and kind of fat in the product 
D) choose foods with dietary fiber 
E) All of these responses are correct 
A) identify amounts of salt or sodium in the product 
B) determine the sugar content of the product 
C) determine amount and kind of fat in the product 
D) choose foods with dietary fiber 
E) All of these responses are correct

Question 5

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans ________.

Accepted Answer

A) provide a scientific basis for USDA's school lunch program 
B) provide a scientific basis for the Food Stamp Program 
C) are designed to reduce the risk of "killer" diseases 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) provide a scientific basis for USDA's school lunch program 
B) provide a scientific basis for the Food Stamp Program 
C) are designed to reduce the risk of "killer" diseases 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 6

Which nutrients are contributed by the protein foods group of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin C 
D) folate 
A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin C 
D) folate

Question 7

The FDA has expressed concern about nutrition symbols (e.g., check marks) placed on the front of food packages because inconsistent criteria were used to determine if a food was eligible for a symbol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When vitamins and/or minerals are added to a food product in amounts in excess of at least 10% above that originally present in the product, the food is designated as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) light or lite 
B) organic 
C) imitation 
D) fortified 
A) light or lite 
B) organic 
C) imitation 
D) fortified

Question 9

If a can of soup provides 4 servings and has 100 kcal per serving, how many kcal are in the entire can?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 400 
D) 800 100 kcal/serving x 4 servings/can = 400 kcal/can 
A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 400 
D) 800 100 kcal/serving x 4 servings/can = 400 kcal/can

Question 10

Which government agency publishes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) USDA 
B) USDHHS 
C) FDA 
D) UDSA and USDHHS 
E) FDA and USDA 
A) USDA 
B) USDHHS 
C) FDA 
D) UDSA and USDHHS 
E) FDA and USDA

Question 11

Moderation in one's diet means that the diet ________.

Accepted Answer

A) includes foods from every food group in the recommended amounts 
B) includes different foods from each food group 
C) keeps portion sizes under control 
D) incorporates dietary supplements 
A) includes foods from every food group in the recommended amounts 
B) includes different foods from each food group 
C) keeps portion sizes under control 
D) incorporates dietary supplements

Question 12

Which is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

Accepted Answer

A) They apply to people in Canada and the U.S. 
B) They differ by age group. 
C) They include Recommended Dietary Allowances and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels. 
D) They were created by the Food and Nutrition Board. 
E) All of these responses are true. 
A) They apply to people in Canada and the U.S. 
B) They differ by age group. 
C) They include Recommended Dietary Allowances and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels. 
D) They were created by the Food and Nutrition Board. 
E) All of these responses are true.

Question 13

The AMDRs do NOT include estimates for intake of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) essential fatty acids 
B) essential amino acids 
C) carbohydrate 
D) fat 
A) essential fatty acids 
B) essential amino acids 
C) carbohydrate 
D) fat

Question 14

According to MyPlate, a mini bagel would represent _____ ounce(s) from the grains group.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.50 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
E) 4 
A) 0.50 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
E) 4

Question 15

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, those who consume alcoholic beverages should do so in moderation.Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A moderate intake is 1 or fewer servings per day for women. 
B) Beer is not considered an alcoholic beverage because it is mostly water. 
C) An average serving of red wine is 1.6 ounces per glass. 
D) To be considered an alcoholic beverage, distilled spirits must be at least 180 proof. 
A) A moderate intake is 1 or fewer servings per day for women. 
B) Beer is not considered an alcoholic beverage because it is mostly water. 
C) An average serving of red wine is 1.6 ounces per glass. 
D) To be considered an alcoholic beverage, distilled spirits must be at least 180 proof.

Question 16

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) is set high enough to meet the needs of 97 to 98% of the population?

Accepted Answer

A) Estimated Energy Requirements 
B) Estimated Average Requirements 
C) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
D) Dietary Reference Intakes 
A) Estimated Energy Requirements 
B) Estimated Average Requirements 
C) Recommended Dietary Allowances 
D) Dietary Reference Intakes

Question 17

According to MyPlate, four ounces of processed cheese equals ____ servings from the milk group.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 18

Energy-dense foods are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) high in calories 
B) high in water 
C) high in fiber 
D) high in volume 
A) high in calories 
B) high in water 
C) high in fiber 
D) high in volume

Question 19

A balanced diet is one that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) includes foods from every food group in the recommended amounts 
B) includes different foods from each food group 
C) keeps portion sizes under control 
D) incorporates dietary supplements 
A) includes foods from every food group in the recommended amounts 
B) includes different foods from each food group 
C) keeps portion sizes under control 
D) incorporates dietary supplements

Question 20

What counts as a cup in the dairy group?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 cup of ice cream 
B) 1 cup of yogurt 
C) 1 cup of cottage cheese 
D) 1 cup grated cheese 
A) 1 cup of ice cream 
B) 1 cup of yogurt 
C) 1 cup of cottage cheese 
D) 1 cup grated cheese

Food components that must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel include ________.

MyPlate includes which food group?

MyPlate groups foods into _____ major categories.

Reading food labels helps consumers ________.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans ________.

Which nutrients are contributed by the protein foods group of MyPlate?

The FDA has expressed concern about nutrition symbols (e.g., check marks) placed on the front of food packages because inconsistent criteria were used to determine if a food was eligible for a symbol.

When vitamins and/or minerals are added to a food product in amounts in excess of at least 10% above that originally present in the product, the food is designated as ________.

If a can of soup provides 4 servings and has 100 kcal per serving, how many kcal are in the entire can?

Which government agency publishes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Moderation in one's diet means that the diet ________.

Which is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

The AMDRs do NOT include estimates for intake of ________.

According to MyPlate, a mini bagel would represent _____ ounce(s) from the grains group.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, those who consume alcoholic beverages should do so in moderation.Which of the following statements is true?

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) is set high enough to meet the needs of 97 to 98% of the population?

According to MyPlate, four ounces of processed cheese equals ____ servings from the milk group.

Energy-dense foods are ________.

A balanced diet is one that ________.

What counts as a cup in the dairy group?

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Food components that must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel include ________.

MyPlate includes which food group?

MyPlate groups foods into _____ major categories.

Reading food labels helps consumers ________.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans ________.

Which nutrients are contributed by the protein foods group of MyPlate?

The FDA has expressed concern about nutrition symbols (e.g., check marks) placed on the front of food packages because inconsistent criteria were used to determine if a food was eligible for a symbol.

When vitamins and/or minerals are added to a food product in amounts in excess of at least 10% above that originally present in the product, the food is designated as ________.

If a can of soup provides 4 servings and has 100 kcal per serving, how many kcal are in the entire can?

Which government agency publishes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Moderation in one's diet means that the diet ________.

Which is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

The AMDRs do NOT include estimates for intake of ________.

According to MyPlate, a mini bagel would represent _____ ounce(s) from the grains group.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, those who consume alcoholic beverages should do so in moderation.Which of the following statements is true?

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) is set high enough to meet the needs of 97 to 98% of the population?

According to MyPlate, four ounces of processed cheese equals ____ servings from the milk group.

Energy-dense foods are ________.

A balanced diet is one that ________.

What counts as a cup in the dairy group?

The Science of Nutrition

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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