Question 1

A healthy eating pattern emphasizes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) nutrient-dense foods. 
B) medium amounts of high protein foods. 
C) consuming more oils than solid fats. 
D) eating 3 servings of foods containing refined grains per day. 
A) nutrient-dense foods. 
B) medium amounts of high protein foods. 
C) consuming more oils than solid fats. 
D) eating 3 servings of foods containing refined grains per day. D

Question 2

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)for a selected nutrient would meet the needs of approximately what percentage of individuals in a population?

Accepted Answer

A) 33% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 99% 
A) 33% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 99% B

Question 3

Using dietary information provided by ______________would be the most practical approach to evaluate your own diet.

Accepted Answer

A) Exchange Lists 
B) Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
C) DRVs 
D) MyPlate 
A) Exchange Lists 
B) Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
C) DRVs 
D) MyPlate D

Question 4

Which statement about proportionality is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Proportionality means we need to eat more of some types of foods than others. 
B) Proportionality is represented by the area covered on the MyPlate logo. 
C) Proportionality indicates that grains,vegetables,fruits and dairy are the groups from which to eat the most foods. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) Proportionality means we need to eat more of some types of foods than others. 
B) Proportionality is represented by the area covered on the MyPlate logo. 
C) Proportionality indicates that grains,vegetables,fruits and dairy are the groups from which to eat the most foods. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 5

Nutrition Facts labels contain information about which minerals?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium and iron 
B) Calcium and zinc 
C) Iron and magnesium 
D) Iron and zinc 
A) Calcium and iron 
B) Calcium and zinc 
C) Iron and magnesium 
D) Iron and zinc

Question 6

Which is NOT included in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Limit your intake of saturated fat,cholesterol,and trans fat. 
B) Limit consumption of foods containing refined grains and added sugars. 
C) Exercise three times a week. 
D) Balance calories to maintain weight. 
A) Limit your intake of saturated fat,cholesterol,and trans fat. 
B) Limit consumption of foods containing refined grains and added sugars. 
C) Exercise three times a week. 
D) Balance calories to maintain weight.

Question 7

Which is the FALSE statement regarding the MyPlate guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A) No matter your caloric requirements,MyPlate can be effectively used as a guide for eating. 
B) MyPlate Daily Food Plan does NOT include recommendations for physical activity. 
C) The amount of the plate covered by each food group is proportional to the amount each group should contribute to a healthy diet. 
D) MyPlate emphasizes proportionality,variety,moderation and nutrient density. 
A) No matter your caloric requirements,MyPlate can be effectively used as a guide for eating. 
B) MyPlate Daily Food Plan does NOT include recommendations for physical activity. 
C) The amount of the plate covered by each food group is proportional to the amount each group should contribute to a healthy diet. 
D) MyPlate emphasizes proportionality,variety,moderation and nutrient density.

Question 8

Food Disappearance Surveys are used to identify:

Accepted Answer

A) general trends in food intake among a population. 
B) processing losses. 
C) at-risk groups in the population. 
D) marketing trends. 
A) general trends in food intake among a population. 
B) processing losses. 
C) at-risk groups in the population. 
D) marketing trends.

Question 9

Describe two uses for information gleaned from a national food disappearance survey.

Accepted Answer

Estimate what food is availabl

Question 10

Which of the following is true of structure/function claims?

Accepted Answer

A) FDA approval is required. 
B) They do NOT have to be accompanied by a disclaimer. 
C) Some describe a benefit in relation to a nutrient-deficiency disease. 
D) Common examples are "high fiber and "fat free". 
A) FDA approval is required. 
B) They do NOT have to be accompanied by a disclaimer. 
C) Some describe a benefit in relation to a nutrient-deficiency disease. 
D) Common examples are "high fiber and "fat free".

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about the Daily Values standards?

Accepted Answer

A) DVs help consumers know if a food is a good source of a particular nutrient. 
B) A DV of 5% or less on a food label indicates that the food is low in that nutrient. 
C) The DVs may overestimate nutrient needs for some populations but they would never underestimate the requirements for any group. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) DVs help consumers know if a food is a good source of a particular nutrient. 
B) A DV of 5% or less on a food label indicates that the food is low in that nutrient. 
C) The DVs may overestimate nutrient needs for some populations but they would never underestimate the requirements for any group. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 12

On the MyPlate guide,oils are:

Accepted Answer

A) listed in the fat group. 
B) included and recommendations are given in teaspoons. 
C) not given specific consideration. 
D) considered empty calories. 
A) listed in the fat group. 
B) included and recommendations are given in teaspoons. 
C) not given specific consideration. 
D) considered empty calories.

Question 13

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 considers all of the following healthy eating patterns EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) USDA Food Patterns. 
B) the Asian Cultural Food Consumption Program. 
C) Mediterranean-style eating pattern. 
D) the DASH Eating Plan. 
A) USDA Food Patterns. 
B) the Asian Cultural Food Consumption Program. 
C) Mediterranean-style eating pattern. 
D) the DASH Eating Plan.

Question 14

A system that scores the average American diet is the:

Accepted Answer

A) Dietary Guidelines. 
B) Food Guide Pyramid. 
C) Exchange List. 
D) Healthy Eating Index. 
A) Dietary Guidelines. 
B) Food Guide Pyramid. 
C) Exchange List. 
D) Healthy Eating Index.

Question 15

Which would most likely be used to plan menus for a school breakfast and lunch program?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Empty calories are:

Accepted Answer

A) from added sugars and/or solid fats. 
B) contributed by junk foods and are completely banned in a healthy diet. 
C) suggested to be limited to ≤ 50% of the kcals in a healthy diet. 
D) the kcals consumed when an eating plan other than MyPlate is followed. 
A) from added sugars and/or solid fats. 
B) contributed by junk foods and are completely banned in a healthy diet. 
C) suggested to be limited to ≤ 50% of the kcals in a healthy diet. 
D) the kcals consumed when an eating plan other than MyPlate is followed.

Question 17

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels are most likely to be exceeded when:

Accepted Answer

A) large quantities of food are consumed by highly trained athletes. 
B) people are recovering from surgery and need more kcalories. 
C) dietary supplements are taken. 
D) people eat meat from wild game animals. 
A) large quantities of food are consumed by highly trained athletes. 
B) people are recovering from surgery and need more kcalories. 
C) dietary supplements are taken. 
D) people eat meat from wild game animals.

Question 18

Daily Values are based on a ___________ kcalorie diet.

Accepted Answer

A) 1000 
B) 1500 
C) 2000 
D) 2500 
A) 1000 
B) 1500 
C) 2000 
D) 2500

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

RDAs were focused on preventio

Question 20

Which is NOT a goal of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

Accepted Answer

A) Prescribing what a person should eat each day 
B) Prevention of nutrient deficiencies 
C) Promotion of healthful eating 
D) Reduction of chronic diseases 
A) Prescribing what a person should eat each day 
B) Prevention of nutrient deficiencies 
C) Promotion of healthful eating 
D) Reduction of chronic diseases

Exam 2: Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

A healthy eating pattern emphasizes all of the following EXCEPT:

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)for a selected nutrient would meet the needs of approximately what percentage of individuals in a population?

Using dietary information provided by ______________would be the most practical approach to evaluate your own diet.

Which statement about proportionality is true?

Nutrition Facts labels contain information about which minerals?

Which is NOT included in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Which is the FALSE statement regarding the MyPlate guidelines?

Food Disappearance Surveys are used to identify:

Describe two uses for information gleaned from a national food disappearance survey.

Which of the following is true of structure/function claims?

Which of the following statements is true about the Daily Values standards?

On the MyPlate guide,oils are:

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 considers all of the following healthy eating patterns EXCEPT:

A system that scores the average American diet is the:

Which would most likely be used to plan menus for a school breakfast and lunch program?

Empty calories are:

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels are most likely to be exceeded when:

Daily Values are based on a ___________ kcalorie diet.

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

Which is NOT a goal of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

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 On Alcohol

Focus On Eating Disorders

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