Question 1

Which of the following items is NOT required to be present on the label of natural health products?

Accepted Answer

A) product name 
B) product's nonmedical ingredients 
C) references to studies demonstrating effectiveness of supplement 
D) product's recommended use or purpose 
A) product name 
B) product's nonmedical ingredients 
C) references to studies demonstrating effectiveness of supplement 
D) product's recommended use or purpose C

Question 2

Which statement does NOT accurately describe a purpose for the Daily Values in nutrition facts tables?

Accepted Answer

A) DVs help consumers know if a food is a good source of a particular nutrient. 
B) DVs help consumers know if a food has a small amount of a nutrient. 
C) DVs may be used to assess the probability that a person is meeting his/her requirements.. 
D) DVs are useful for making comparisons between various food products. 
A) DVs help consumers know if a food is a good source of a particular nutrient. 
B) DVs help consumers know if a food has a small amount of a nutrient. 
C) DVs may be used to assess the probability that a person is meeting his/her requirements.. 
D) DVs are useful for making comparisons between various food products. C

Question 3

One cup of product A provides 50% of the daily amount of compound X shown to help reduce serum cholesterol." This is an example of what kind of health claim?

Accepted Answer

A) general health claim 
B) therapeutic claim. 
C) nutrient function claim 
D) nutrient content claim. 
A) general health claim 
B) therapeutic claim. 
C) nutrient function claim 
D) nutrient content claim. B

Question 4

Which of the following methods would likely provide the most accurate information about what a person typically eats?

Accepted Answer

A) food frequency questionnaire that is part of a computer program 
B) 3-day food record,kept by the individual,that includes a weekend day 
C) 24-hour recall conducted by a trained interviewer 
D) a diet history that includes a 24-hour recall and a food frequency questionnaire 
A) food frequency questionnaire that is part of a computer program 
B) 3-day food record,kept by the individual,that includes a weekend day 
C) 24-hour recall conducted by a trained interviewer 
D) a diet history that includes a 24-hour recall and a food frequency questionnaire

Question 5

Which DRIs are recommended as targets for intake to ensure that an individual is almost certain of meeting his/her nutrient requirements?

Accepted Answer

A) EAR and UL 
B) RDA and UL 
C) RDA and AI 
D) EAR and AI 
A) EAR and UL 
B) RDA and UL 
C) RDA and AI 
D) EAR and AI

Question 6

A person consumes a total of 2000 kcalories daily.%35 of those kcalories daily come from dietary fat.How would you calculate the number of grams of fat consumed?

Accepted Answer

A) Multiple 2000 by 0.35.Divide the product by 9. 
B) Multiple 2000 by 0.35.Divide the product by 4. 
C) Multiple 2000 by 0.35. 
D) Divide 2000 by 9. 
A) Multiple 2000 by 0.35.Divide the product by 9. 
B) Multiple 2000 by 0.35.Divide the product by 4. 
C) Multiple 2000 by 0.35. 
D) Divide 2000 by 9.

Question 7

In the study "Evaluating adherence to recommended diets in adults: the Alternative Healthy Eating Index," where 100,000 people were scored using the AHEI,who received the highest scores?

Accepted Answer

A) those with high intakes of fruit and vegetables 
B) those who consumed the least amount of kcalories 
C) those with a low intake of fish and poultry 
D) those who did not follow Canada's Food Guide 
A) those with high intakes of fruit and vegetables 
B) those who consumed the least amount of kcalories 
C) those with a low intake of fish and poultry 
D) those who did not follow Canada's Food Guide

Question 8

A food processor wants to make the following claim for a food product that contains a bioactive compound called compound X: " [state serving size] of [name food] contains 75% of the daily amount of compound X which may reduce the duration of influenza and the common cold.What is the regulatory process?

Accepted Answer

A) the food processor can immediately put the claim on food labels but must have evidence for the claim on hand should it be requested by Health Canada. 
B) regardless of the scientific evidence,this type of claim cannot be put on foods sold in Canada. 
C) the food processor must submit the scientific evidence to Health Canada,receive approval from Health Canada for the claim and only after approval is received can the claim be placed on food packages. 
D) the food processor must conduct an intervention trial to prove the claim and submit the results for approval to Health Canada and only after approval is received can the claim be placed on food packages. 
A) the food processor can immediately put the claim on food labels but must have evidence for the claim on hand should it be requested by Health Canada. 
B) regardless of the scientific evidence,this type of claim cannot be put on foods sold in Canada. 
C) the food processor must submit the scientific evidence to Health Canada,receive approval from Health Canada for the claim and only after approval is received can the claim be placed on food packages. 
D) the food processor must conduct an intervention trial to prove the claim and submit the results for approval to Health Canada and only after approval is received can the claim be placed on food packages.

Question 9

"The proportion of a population that is NOT meeting its requirements is indicated by the proportion of the population with intakes below the EAR." What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) EAR cut point method 
B) A requirement distribution curve 
C) The median of an intake distribution curve 
D) Definition of the Estimated Average Requirement. 
A) EAR cut point method 
B) A requirement distribution curve 
C) The median of an intake distribution curve 
D) Definition of the Estimated Average Requirement.

Question 10

Consider the following nutrient requirement curve for a vitamin.If the points A,B,and C correspond to the usual dietary intake of the vitamin for individuals A,B,and C respectively,indicate which statement best describes their nutrient status with respect to this nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) Individual A is meeting his requirement,but individuals B and C are not. 
B) There is a higher probability that individual A is meeting his requirement,compared to individuals B and C,but it is possible that all of these individuals are meeting their requirements. 
C) Individual B and C are meeting their requirements but individual A is not. 
D) There is a lower probability that individual A is meeting his requirement than individuals B and C,but it is possible that none of these individuals are meeting their requirements. 
A) Individual A is meeting his requirement,but individuals B and C are not. 
B) There is a higher probability that individual A is meeting his requirement,compared to individuals B and C,but it is possible that all of these individuals are meeting their requirements. 
C) Individual B and C are meeting their requirements but individual A is not. 
D) There is a lower probability that individual A is meeting his requirement than individuals B and C,but it is possible that none of these individuals are meeting their requirements.

Question 11

Jason is a 24-year-old computer programmer,working about 55 hours a week.He has gained a little weight recently and thinks he will have more energy and feel better if he makes more healthful food selections.He cooks breakfast and dinner for himself at home and usually buys lunch at the company cafeteria.The following is a 24-hour recall from Jason:
   How does Jason's diet compare to Canada's Food Guide recommendations?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't have enough vegetab

Question 12

Which statement best describes these two claims? Claim 1 on a package of tea: "Increases the antioxidant capacity of the blood."
Claim 2 for a food rich in Vitamin C;"This food contains vitamin C,a dietary antioxidant"

Accepted Answer

A) Claim 1 is a function claim for a food,while claim 2 is nutrient function claim. 
B) Both claim 1 and 2 are nutrient function claims. 
C) Both claim 1 and 2 are function claims for food. 
D) Claim 1 is a therapeutic claim,while claim 2 is a nutrient function claim. 
A) Claim 1 is a function claim for a food,while claim 2 is nutrient function claim. 
B) Both claim 1 and 2 are nutrient function claims. 
C) Both claim 1 and 2 are function claims for food. 
D) Claim 1 is a therapeutic claim,while claim 2 is a nutrient function claim.

Question 13

What would NOT be included in a complete nutritional assessment?

Accepted Answer

A) laboratory measurements. 
B) past and present dietary intake information. 
C) a meal planning guide. 
D) anthropometric measurements. 
A) laboratory measurements. 
B) past and present dietary intake information. 
C) a meal planning guide. 
D) anthropometric measurements.

Question 14

What effect does weight gain typically have on a person's estimated energy requirement?

Accepted Answer

A) EER increases. 
B) EER decreases. 
C) EER remains unchanged. 
D) EER decreases,but only if the weight is accompanied by an increase in physical activity. 
A) EER increases. 
B) EER decreases. 
C) EER remains unchanged. 
D) EER decreases,but only if the weight is accompanied by an increase in physical activity.

Question 15

Which is NOT recommended by Canada's Food Guide to improve health and reach a healthy body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) Limit the intake of trans fat,but not total or saturated fat. 
B) Read the Nutrition Facts table to compare the nutrient content of foods. 
C) Limit foods high in fat,sugar,or salt. 
D) Eat the recommended amounts and types of each food,from each food group,daily. 
A) Limit the intake of trans fat,but not total or saturated fat. 
B) Read the Nutrition Facts table to compare the nutrient content of foods. 
C) Limit foods high in fat,sugar,or salt. 
D) Eat the recommended amounts and types of each food,from each food group,daily.

Question 16

How do Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)differ from the original RNIs?

Accepted Answer

RNIs are focused on prevention

Question 17

You are using a template to plan some menus based on Canada's Food Guide and on your template includes the following food groups for breakfast: vegetables and fruit,grain products,milk and alternatives.Which breakfast conforms to the template?

Accepted Answer

A) Scrambled egg,bacon,sausage,whole wheat toast,and coffee 
B) Oatmeal,chocolate milk,strawberries,and banana. 
C) Baked beans on toast and coffee. 
D) Yogurt and a banana. 
A) Scrambled egg,bacon,sausage,whole wheat toast,and coffee 
B) Oatmeal,chocolate milk,strawberries,and banana. 
C) Baked beans on toast and coffee. 
D) Yogurt and a banana.

Question 18

The recommended EAR for a nutrient is the amount estimated to meet the needs of what % percentage of individuals in the selected gender and life-stage group?

Accepted Answer

A) 33% 
B) 75% 
C) 98% 
D) 50% 
A) 33% 
B) 75% 
C) 98% 
D) 50%

Question 19

Which of the following recommendations pertaining to the Mediterranean diet is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It recommends the consumption of local produce. 
B) Vitamin D supplements are recommended. 
C) The consumption of olive oil is recommended. 
D) It emphasizes the consumption of red meat sparingly. 
A) It recommends the consumption of local produce. 
B) Vitamin D supplements are recommended. 
C) The consumption of olive oil is recommended. 
D) It emphasizes the consumption of red meat sparingly.

Question 20

In July 2014 Health Canada proposed changes to the reporting of micronutrients on the Nutrition Facts Table.Which statement identifies the vitamins that must currently be listed and the two nutrients with which Health Canada is proposing to replace them?

Accepted Answer

A) Currently Vitamin A and Vitamin C;replace with Vitamin D and potassium 
B) Currently Vitamin A and Vitamin E;replace with Vitamin D and potassium 
C) Currently Vitamin C and Vitamin D;replace with Vitamin A and potassium 
D) Currently Vitamin C and Vitamin D;replace with vitamin A and magnesium. 
A) Currently Vitamin A and Vitamin C;replace with Vitamin D and potassium 
B) Currently Vitamin A and Vitamin E;replace with Vitamin D and potassium 
C) Currently Vitamin C and Vitamin D;replace with Vitamin A and potassium 
D) Currently Vitamin C and Vitamin D;replace with vitamin A and magnesium.

Exam 2: Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Which of the following items is NOT required to be present on the label of natural health products?

Which statement does NOT accurately describe a purpose for the Daily Values in nutrition facts tables?

One cup of product A provides 50% of the daily amount of compound X shown to help reduce serum cholesterol." This is an example of what kind of health claim?

Which of the following methods would likely provide the most accurate information about what a person typically eats?

Which DRIs are recommended as targets for intake to ensure that an individual is almost certain of meeting his/her nutrient requirements?

A person consumes a total of 2000 kcalories daily.%35 of those kcalories daily come from dietary fat.How would you calculate the number of grams of fat consumed?

In the study "Evaluating adherence to recommended diets in adults: the Alternative Healthy Eating Index," where 100,000 people were scored using the AHEI,who received the highest scores?

"The proportion of a population that is NOT meeting its requirements is indicated by the proportion of the population with intakes below the EAR." What is being described?

Consider the following nutrient requirement curve for a vitamin.If the points A,B,and C correspond to the usual dietary intake of the vitamin for individuals A,B,and C respectively,indicate which statement best describes their nutrient status with respect to this nutrient.

Which statement best describes these two claims? Claim 1 on a package of tea: "Increases the antioxidant capacity of the blood." Claim 2 for a food rich in Vitamin C;"This food contains vitamin C,a dietary antioxidant"

What would NOT be included in a complete nutritional assessment?

What effect does weight gain typically have on a person's estimated energy requirement?

Which is NOT recommended by Canada's Food Guide to improve health and reach a healthy body weight?

How do Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)differ from the original RNIs?

You are using a template to plan some menus based on Canada's Food Guide and on your template includes the following food groups for breakfast: vegetables and fruit,grain products,milk and alternatives.Which breakfast conforms to the template?

The recommended EAR for a nutrient is the amount estimated to meet the needs of what % percentage of individuals in the selected gender and life-stage group?

Which of the following recommendations pertaining to the Mediterranean diet is FALSE?

In July 2014 Health Canada proposed changes to the reporting of micronutrients on the Nutrition Facts Table.Which statement identifies the vitamins that must currently be listed and the two nutrients with which Health Canada is proposing to replace them?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

A: the Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus 1: Focus on Beyond the Basics

Focus 2: Focus on Alcohol

Focus 3: Focus on Obesity, Metabolism, and Disease Risk

Focus 4: Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus5:focus on Natural Health Products

Focus 6: Focus on Integrating Nutrient Function in the Body

Focus 7: Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus 8: Focus on Biotechnology

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