Question 1

While baking,Max wants to use an ingredient that contains healthy fat in a recipe.Which of the following fats should he use?

Accepted Answer

A) shortening 
B) lard 
C) unsalted butter 
D) corn oil 
A) shortening 
B) lard 
C) unsalted butter 
D) corn oil D

Question 2

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent two different MyPlate food groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts,strawberries,and chocolate syrup 
B) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,fat-free milk,and fresh peaches 
C) Cheese sandwich made with American cheese,leaf lettuce,sliced tomato,mayonnaise,and two slices of whole-wheat bread 
D) Casserole made with cooked ham,cheddar cheese,peas,and milk 
A) Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts,strawberries,and chocolate syrup 
B) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,fat-free milk,and fresh peaches 
C) Cheese sandwich made with American cheese,leaf lettuce,sliced tomato,mayonnaise,and two slices of whole-wheat bread 
D) Casserole made with cooked ham,cheddar cheese,peas,and milk B

Question 3

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

Accepted Answer

A) RDAs 
B) ULs 
C) AIs 
D) DVs 
A) RDAs 
B) ULs 
C) AIs 
D) DVs D

Question 4

Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with

Accepted Answer

A) empty-calorie foods. 
B) seeds and nuts. 
C) fruits and vegetables. 
D) low-fat dairy products. 
A) empty-calorie foods. 
B) seeds and nuts. 
C) fruits and vegetables. 
D) low-fat dairy products.

Question 5

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Accepted Answer

A) cream cheese 
B) pudding made with fat-free milk 
C) ice cream 
D) frozen yogurt 
A) cream cheese 
B) pudding made with fat-free milk 
C) ice cream 
D) frozen yogurt

Question 6

Maple syrup supplies about 200 kcal per ¼ cup serving.To be labeled "light" pancake syrup,a product that simulates maple syrup should provide about _____ or fewer kcal per ¼ cup.

Accepted Answer

A) 43 
B) 52 
C) 133 
D) 152 
A) 43 
B) 52 
C) 133 
D) 152

Question 7

Regular mayonnaise is nearly 100% fat and supplies about 100 kcal per tablespoon.To be labeled "light" mayonnaise,a product that simulates regular mayonnaise should provide less than _____ kcal per tablespoon.

Accepted Answer

A) 17 
B) 27 
C) 37 
D) 67 
A) 17 
B) 27 
C) 37 
D) 67

Question 8

Tabitha is a 19-year-old African American who wants to follow recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010.According to the guidelines,Tabitha should

Accepted Answer

A) take a dietary supplement that contains vitamin A daily. 
B) drink at least two servings of alcohol daily. 
C) limit her sodium intake to 2400 mg/day. 
D) control her caloric intake to manage her weight. 
A) take a dietary supplement that contains vitamin A daily. 
B) drink at least two servings of alcohol daily. 
C) limit her sodium intake to 2400 mg/day. 
D) control her caloric intake to manage her weight.

Question 9

To establish a nutrient's RDA,nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

Accepted Answer

A) 50 to 100 mg 
B) a "margin of safety" amount 
C) an AI amount 
D) the %DV amount 
A) 50 to 100 mg 
B) a "margin of safety" amount 
C) an AI amount 
D) the %DV amount

Question 10

While in college,Rachael gained several pounds of body fat.She wants to use the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010 to achieve a healthy body weight.According to these guidelines,she should

Accepted Answer

A) consume fewer potassium-rich foods. 
B) eat grapefruit and other foods that increase the metabolic rate. 
C) become more physically active. 
D) increase her intake of protein-rich foods. 
A) consume fewer potassium-rich foods. 
B) eat grapefruit and other foods that increase the metabolic rate. 
C) become more physically active. 
D) increase her intake of protein-rich foods.

Question 11

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts,strawberries,and chocolate syrup 
B) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,fat-free milk,and fresh peaches 
C) Sandwich made with American cheese,chicken,leaf lettuce,sliced tomato,mayonnaise,and two slices of whole-wheat bread 
D) Casserole made with cooked ham,cheddar cheese,peas,and milk 
A) Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts,strawberries,and chocolate syrup 
B) Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,fat-free milk,and fresh peaches 
C) Sandwich made with American cheese,chicken,leaf lettuce,sliced tomato,mayonnaise,and two slices of whole-wheat bread 
D) Casserole made with cooked ham,cheddar cheese,peas,and milk

Question 12

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,peanut butter,wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
B) Oatmeal cereal with fresh strawberries,almonds,and fat-free milk 
C) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese,Swiss cheese,mayonnaise,and two slices of buttered,whole-wheat bread 
D) Stir-fry made with shrimp,rice,green peas,broccoli,and onions 
A) Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt,orange juice,peanut butter,wheat germ,and fresh peaches 
B) Oatmeal cereal with fresh strawberries,almonds,and fat-free milk 
C) Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese,Swiss cheese,mayonnaise,and two slices of buttered,whole-wheat bread 
D) Stir-fry made with shrimp,rice,green peas,broccoli,and onions

Question 13

A team of scientists determines that 50% of healthy women who are between 19 and 30 years of age need 40 mg of a vitamin to prevent developing the vitamin's deficiency disorder.Based on this information,the

Accepted Answer

A) women will develop the vitamin's toxicity disorder when they consume between 40 and 50 mg of the vitamin on a daily basis for about 10 weeks. 
B) scientists can determine the RDA for the vitamin. 
C) women can meet their AMDR for the vitamin by consuming at least 40 mg/day. 
D) UL for the vitamin will be based on the EER value. 
A) women will develop the vitamin's toxicity disorder when they consume between 40 and 50 mg of the vitamin on a daily basis for about 10 weeks. 
B) scientists can determine the RDA for the vitamin. 
C) women can meet their AMDR for the vitamin by consuming at least 40 mg/day. 
D) UL for the vitamin will be based on the EER value.

Question 14

The RDA for a mineral is 5 mg/day.A megadose of this mineral would be at least ____ mg/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.50 
B) 0.05 
C) 50.0 
D) 5.00 
A) 0.50 
B) 0.05 
C) 50.0 
D) 5.00

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutrition scientists have established RDAs for all essential nutrients. 
B) People can have energy needs that are higher or lower than the Estimated Energy Requirement. 
C) People who consume 95% of the RDA for iron regularly have a high risk of developing an iron deficiency. 
D) People who consume less than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient have a high risk of developing the nutrient's toxicity disorder. 
A) Nutrition scientists have established RDAs for all essential nutrients. 
B) People can have energy needs that are higher or lower than the Estimated Energy Requirement. 
C) People who consume 95% of the RDA for iron regularly have a high risk of developing an iron deficiency. 
D) People who consume less than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient have a high risk of developing the nutrient's toxicity disorder.

Question 16

The amount of vitamin C that meets about 98% of the population's need for the nutrient is the _____ for the vitamin.

Accepted Answer

A) RDA 
B) EAR 
C) UL 
D) %DV 
A) RDA 
B) EAR 
C) UL 
D) %DV

Question 17

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile.Based on this information,she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formula.

Accepted Answer

A) Dietary Guidelines (2010 version) 
B) DRIs 
C) MyPlate 
D) %DVs 
A) Dietary Guidelines (2010 version) 
B) DRIs 
C) MyPlate 
D) %DVs

Question 18

Max wants to increase his intake of vitamin C without taking a dietary supplement.When he shops for food,he reads Nutrition Facts labels.Which of the following kinds of information will help him choose foods that are the richest sources of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

A) Structure/function claims 
B) %DVs 
C) Country of origin information 
D) Organic food logo 
A) Structure/function claims 
B) %DVs 
C) Country of origin information 
D) Organic food logo

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The FDA has established Daily Values for nonnutrient dietary supplements. 
B) The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to display structure/function claims on package labels. 
C) The FDA must review every health-related claim before a dietary supplement manufacturer can display the claim on a label. 
D) The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to market their products as cures for diseases. 
A) The FDA has established Daily Values for nonnutrient dietary supplements. 
B) The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to display structure/function claims on package labels. 
C) The FDA must review every health-related claim before a dietary supplement manufacturer can display the claim on a label. 
D) The FDA does not permit dietary supplement manufacturers to market their products as cures for diseases.

Question 20

Which of the following dietary supplements is an herbal product that is highly toxic or contains cancer-causing material?

Accepted Answer

A) ma huang 
B) fish oil 
C) garlic 
D) green tea 
A) ma huang 
B) fish oil 
C) garlic 
D) green tea

While baking,Max wants to use an ingredient that contains healthy fat in a recipe.Which of the following fats should he use?

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent two different MyPlate food groups?

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Maple syrup supplies about 200 kcal per ¼ cup serving.To be labeled "light" pancake syrup,a product that simulates maple syrup should provide about _____ or fewer kcal per ¼ cup.

Regular mayonnaise is nearly 100% fat and supplies about 100 kcal per tablespoon.To be labeled "light" mayonnaise,a product that simulates regular mayonnaise should provide less than _____ kcal per tablespoon.

Tabitha is a 19-year-old African American who wants to follow recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010.According to the guidelines,Tabitha should

To establish a nutrient's RDA,nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

While in college,Rachael gained several pounds of body fat.She wants to use the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010 to achieve a healthy body weight.According to these guidelines,she should

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

A team of scientists determines that 50% of healthy women who are between 19 and 30 years of age need 40 mg of a vitamin to prevent developing the vitamin's deficiency disorder.Based on this information,the

The RDA for a mineral is 5 mg/day.A megadose of this mineral would be at least ____ mg/day.

Which of the following statements is true?

The amount of vitamin C that meets about 98% of the population's need for the nutrient is the _____ for the vitamin.

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile.Based on this information,she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formula.

Max wants to increase his intake of vitamin C without taking a dietary supplement.When he shops for food,he reads Nutrition Facts labels.Which of the following kinds of information will help him choose foods that are the richest sources of vitamin C?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following dietary supplements is an herbal product that is highly toxic or contains cancer-causing material?

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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Exam 3: Making More Nutritious Choices

While baking,Max wants to use an ingredient that contains healthy fat in a recipe.Which of the following fats should he use?

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent two different MyPlate food groups?

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Maple syrup supplies about 200 kcal per ¼ cup serving.To be labeled "light" pancake syrup,a product that simulates maple syrup should provide about _____ or fewer kcal per ¼ cup.

Regular mayonnaise is nearly 100% fat and supplies about 100 kcal per tablespoon.To be labeled "light" mayonnaise,a product that simulates regular mayonnaise should provide less than _____ kcal per tablespoon.

Tabitha is a 19-year-old African American who wants to follow recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010.According to the guidelines,Tabitha should

To establish a nutrient's RDA,nutrition scientists add _____ of the nutrient to its EAR.

While in college,Rachael gained several pounds of body fat.She wants to use the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010 to achieve a healthy body weight.According to these guidelines,she should

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups?

A team of scientists determines that 50% of healthy women who are between 19 and 30 years of age need 40 mg of a vitamin to prevent developing the vitamin's deficiency disorder.Based on this information,the

The RDA for a mineral is 5 mg/day.A megadose of this mineral would be at least ____ mg/day.

Which of the following statements is true?

The amount of vitamin C that meets about 98% of the population's need for the nutrient is the _____ for the vitamin.

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile.Based on this information,she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formula.

Max wants to increase his intake of vitamin C without taking a dietary supplement.When he shops for food,he reads Nutrition Facts labels.Which of the following kinds of information will help him choose foods that are the richest sources of vitamin C?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following dietary supplements is an herbal product that is highly toxic or contains cancer-causing material?

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals,Water,and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

Filters