Question 1

In the Beyond the Basics poster low carbohydrate foods are subdivided into which groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegetables;meat & alternatives;fats;other choices
B)  Vegetables;meat & alternatives;other choices
C)  Vegetables;meat & alternatives;fats
D)  Vegetables;meat & alternatives;milk & alternatives;fats C

Question 2

Where would a food such as a white bread be categorized on the Beyond the Basics food groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate-containing foods;grains and starches;yellow triangle
B)  Carbohydrate-containing foods;other choices;yellow triangle
C)  Carbohydrate-containing foods;grains and starches;red triangle because it has a high GI
D)  Carbohydrate-continaing foods;other choices;green triangle A

Question 3

On the Beyond the Basics poster food a serving of ten French Fries a marked with a yellow triangle.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a food to choose more often,because it has a high glycemic index.
B)  It is a food to choose less often,because it is high in sugar.
C)  It is a food to choose less often,because it is high in fat.
D)  It is a food to choose more often,because it has a low glycemic index. C

Question 4

In the Beyond the Basics poster carbohydrate containing foods are subdivided into which groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grains and starches;fruits;milk & alternatives;vegetables
B)  Grains and starches;fruits;milk & alternatives;other choices
C)  Fruits;vegetables;grain products;other choices
D)  Grain products;vegetables and fruit;milk & alternatives;other choices

Question 5

To help Canadians reduce the risk for developing obesity,type-2-diabetes,heart disease,osteoporosis,and certain types of cancer." What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A)  A stated purpose of Canada's Food Guide only
B)  A stated purpose of both Canada's Food Guide and Beyond the Basics
C)  A stated purpose of Beyond the Basics only
D)  None of the above.

Question 6

Which of the following meat & alternative choices would have a yellow triangle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular ground meat
B)  Egg
C)  Fish
D)  Legumes

Question 7

"A method that involves keeping track of the total carbohydrate consumed throughout the day to help control blood glucose levels." What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate replacement
B)  Glycemic loading
C)  Carbohydrate counting
D)  Carbohydrate refinement

Question 8

How are Beyond the Basics and Canada's Food Guide similar?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are both suitable for healthy Canadians.
B)  Potatoes belong to vegetables food group in both guides.
C)  Cheese is classified as meat & alternatives in both guides.
D)  They were both created by Health Canada.

Question 9

What is the purpose of the of Beyond the Basics meal planning tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  To help primarily adults with type-2-diabetes control blood glucose levels.
B)  To help all Canadians eat well through the use of carbohydrate loading principles.
C)  To help Canadians use a poster to count total calories.
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

A meal plan recommends that 5 carbohydrate choices be consumed at breakfast.Using the Beyond the Basics poster,what is the most suitable choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using the serving sizes indicated on the poster,3 choices from grains & starches,1 choice from fruits,& 1 choice from milk and alternatives for a total of 75 g carbohydrate.All selections have green triangles.
B)  Using the serving sizes indicated on the poster,2 choices from grains & starches,1 choice from fruits,& 1 choice from milk and alternatives for a total of 60 g carbohydrate.One selection has a yellow triangle.
C)  Using the serving sizes indicated on the poster,3 choices from grains & starches,1 choice from vegetables & 1 choice from milk and alternatives for a total of 75 g carbohydrate.All selections have green triangles.
D)  Using the serving sizes indicated on the poster,5 choices from grains & starches,1 choice from fruits,& 1 choice from milk and alternatives for a total of 75 g carbohydrate.All selections have yellow triangles.

Question 11

The Beyond the Basics poster divides food into what two large categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  High kcalorie foods and low kcalorie foods.
B)  High carbohydrate foods and low carbohydrate foods.
C)  Foods high in sugars and foods high in starch.
D)  Foods with a low glycemic index and foods with a high glycemic index.

Question 12

How do Canada's Food Guide and Beyond the Basics differ?

Accepted Answer

A)  The food groups differ.
B)  Only Canada's Food Guide organizes food based on carbohydrate content.
C)  Only Beyond the Basics takes glycemic Index into account.
D)  Both (a) and (c)

Exam 19: Focus 1: Focus on Beyond the Basics