Question 1

How would donuts be categorized in the MyPlate food plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Grains & dairy 
B) Protein & grains 
C) Grains & empty calories 
D) Empty calories & vegetables 
A) Grains & dairy 
B) Protein & grains 
C) Grains & empty calories 
D) Empty calories & vegetables

Question 2

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 made more healthful food selections.He cooks for himself at home and usually buys lunch at the company cafeteria.The following is a 24-hour recall from Jason:
   A.How does Jason's diet compare to the MyPlate recommendations?
B.What would you suggest that Jason do to improve his diet?
C.If this 24-hour recall were typical of Jason's diet,how would you evaluate it against the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
D.If cookies are labeled "Low Fat" what does this tell you about the energy content,or kcalories,in the cookies?
E.What things might Jason do to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into his diet? What kinds of foods would be good choices for snacks,especially if Jason decides to take some to work?

Accepted Answer

A.It has too much grains,meat,discretion

Question 3

Which statement about dietary supplements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The label must include all the ingredients in the dietary supplement. 
B) All dietary supplements are produced according to the same strict laws that govern drug manufacturing. 
C) All dietary supplements must be approved by the FDA to ensure safety and effectiveness. 
D) Dietary supplements cannot be removed from the market once they are introduced. 
A) The label must include all the ingredients in the dietary supplement. 
B) All dietary supplements are produced according to the same strict laws that govern drug manufacturing. 
C) All dietary supplements must be approved by the FDA to ensure safety and effectiveness. 
D) Dietary supplements cannot be removed from the market once they are introduced.

Question 4

Which of the following methods is MOST likely to provide accurate information about what a person typically eats?

Accepted Answer

A) A computerized food frequency questionnaire 
B) A 3-day food record that includes a weekend day kept by the individual 
C) Analyzing all grocery store and restaurant receipts kept over a 60 day time period 
D) A diet history that includes a 24 hour recall and a food frequency questionnaire 
A) A computerized food frequency questionnaire 
B) A 3-day food record that includes a weekend day kept by the individual 
C) Analyzing all grocery store and restaurant receipts kept over a 60 day time period 
D) A diet history that includes a 24 hour recall and a food frequency questionnaire

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an authorized health claim associating intake with a health consequence?

Accepted Answer

A) Soluble fiber and coronary heart disease 
B) Dietary fat and cancer risk 
C) Sodium intake and blood pressure 
D) Vitamin A intake and risk of cataracts 
A) Soluble fiber and coronary heart disease 
B) Dietary fat and cancer risk 
C) Sodium intake and blood pressure 
D) Vitamin A intake and risk of cataracts

Question 6

Describe the components of a complete nutritional assessment for an individual?

Accepted Answer

Review of past and present dietary intak

Question 7

The descriptor,Healthy,can legally be used on a food product when the product contains adequate levels of at least one selected nutrient and is low in:

Accepted Answer

A) fat,saturated fat,sodium,and cholesterol. 
B) fat,fiber and protein. 
C) fat,sugar and cholesterol. 
D) fat,sodium and protein. 
A) fat,saturated fat,sodium,and cholesterol. 
B) fat,fiber and protein. 
C) fat,sugar and cholesterol. 
D) fat,sodium and protein.

Question 8

Which is NOT an anthropometric measurement?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood glucose level 
B) Height 
C) Weight in kilograms 
D) Wrist circumference 
A) Blood glucose level 
B) Height 
C) Weight in kilograms 
D) Wrist circumference

Question 9

How do the goals and objectives of Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Healthy People Initiative differ? How are they similar?

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Guidelines are targeted to t

Question 10

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)are estimated to meet the nutrient needs of what percentage of a healthy population group?

Accepted Answer

A) 33% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 97-98% 
A) 33% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 97-98%

Question 11

Which is the FALSE statement regarding RDAs?

Accepted Answer

A) RDAs recommend amounts of nutrients that can serve as a goal for individual intake. 
B) The RDAs are one component of the DRIs. 
C) The EARs are derived from the RDAs. 
D) RDAs are often used in menu planning. 
A) RDAs recommend amounts of nutrients that can serve as a goal for individual intake. 
B) The RDAs are one component of the DRIs. 
C) The EARs are derived from the RDAs. 
D) RDAs are often used in menu planning.

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010?

Accepted Answer

A) Recommendations are made for specific amounts of individual nutrients. 
B) The DGA 2010 is based on the DRIs. 
C) They are intended to promote health and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity and the risk of chronic disease. 
D) These recommendations are designed for Americans 19 years and older. 
A) Recommendations are made for specific amounts of individual nutrients. 
B) The DGA 2010 is based on the DRIs. 
C) They are intended to promote health and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity and the risk of chronic disease. 
D) These recommendations are designed for Americans 19 years and older.

Question 13

Which is the least logical use of information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)?

Accepted Answer

A) Determining priorities for funding government health programs 
B) Determining effectiveness of existing programs 
C) Eestablishing daily requirements for major nutrients in selected population groups 
D) Planning public policy and goals 
A) Determining priorities for funding government health programs 
B) Determining effectiveness of existing programs 
C) Eestablishing daily requirements for major nutrients in selected population groups 
D) Planning public policy and goals

Question 14

How is the order in which ingredients are listed on a food label determined?

Accepted Answer

A) By contribution to total weight 
B) By contribution to total volume 
C) By nutrient density 
D) In alphabetical order 
A) By contribution to total weight 
B) By contribution to total volume 
C) By nutrient density 
D) In alphabetical order

Question 15

A complete nutritional assessment would include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) laboratory measurements. 
B) past and present dietary intake information. 
C) setting nutritional goals. 
D) anthropometric measurements. 
A) laboratory measurements. 
B) past and present dietary intake information. 
C) setting nutritional goals. 
D) anthropometric measurements.

Question 16

The MyPlate plan separates foods into groups to help Americans apply the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines to their individual diets.These groups are:

Accepted Answer

A) milk,meat,grains,fruits & vegetables and legumes. 
B) meat,milk,beans & nuts,grains and fruits & vegetables. 
C) fruits,vegetables,grains,protein foods and dairy. 
D) grains,vegetables,fruits,dairy and meat,beans & nuts. 
A) milk,meat,grains,fruits & vegetables and legumes. 
B) meat,milk,beans & nuts,grains and fruits & vegetables. 
C) fruits,vegetables,grains,protein foods and dairy. 
D) grains,vegetables,fruits,dairy and meat,beans & nuts.

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding "qualified" health claims?

Accepted Answer

A) They result from significant scientific agreement. 
B) They must be accompanied by a statement of explanation. 
C) Their use on food labels does not require FDA approval. 
D) They can only be used on dietary supplements. 
A) They result from significant scientific agreement. 
B) They must be accompanied by a statement of explanation. 
C) Their use on food labels does not require FDA approval. 
D) They can only be used on dietary supplements.

Question 18

A.What is the primary ingredient (greatest by weight)in this supplement?
   B.Are the structure/function claims made on the label of this supplement approved by the FDA?
C.How do you know if the claim is/is not approved?
D.Based on the label information,is it possible for this supplement to replace a food in the diet or does the supplement replace a component found in food? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

A - Salmon oil B - No C - A disclaimer i

Question 19

The nutritional analysis of a diet that follows The MyPlate recommendations would most closely resemble which DRI group?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

To manage weight and prevent unhealthy weight gain,the MyPlate guide recommends:

Accepted Answer

A) a minimum of 150 minutes of activity weekly. 
B) 30 minutes most days of the week. 
C) 60 minutes 3 days of the week. 
D) 75-100 minutes of vigorous activity every 10 days. 
A) a minimum of 150 minutes of activity weekly. 
B) 30 minutes most days of the week. 
C) 60 minutes 3 days of the week. 
D) 75-100 minutes of vigorous activity every 10 days.

Exam 2: Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

How would donuts be categorized in the MyPlate food plan?

Which statement about dietary supplements is true?

Which of the following methods is MOST likely to provide accurate information about what a person typically eats?

Which of the following is NOT an authorized health claim associating intake with a health consequence?

Describe the components of a complete nutritional assessment for an individual?

The descriptor,Healthy,can legally be used on a food product when the product contains adequate levels of at least one selected nutrient and is low in:

Which is NOT an anthropometric measurement?

How do the goals and objectives of Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Healthy People Initiative differ? How are they similar?

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)are estimated to meet the nutrient needs of what percentage of a healthy population group?

Which is the FALSE statement regarding RDAs?

Which of the following is true regarding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010?

Which is the least logical use of information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)?

How is the order in which ingredients are listed on a food label determined?

A complete nutritional assessment would include all of the following EXCEPT:

The MyPlate plan separates foods into groups to help Americans apply the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines to their individual diets.These groups are:

Which of the following is true regarding "qualified" health claims?

The nutritional analysis of a diet that follows The MyPlate recommendations would most closely resemble which DRI group?

To manage weight and prevent unhealthy weight gain,the MyPlate guide recommends:

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

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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