Deck 2: Tools of a Healthy Diet

Question 1

The reference calorie intake for calculating percent Daily Values on Nutrition Facts labels is ________.

A)1500 kcal
B)2000 kcal
C)2300 kcal
D)3000 kcal

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which dietary standard value varies with calorie intake?

A)Fat
B)Vitamin C
C)Calcium
D)Iron

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)values are for people who are ________.

A)1 to 4 years of age
B)over 4 years of age
C)over 19 years of age
D)of all ages

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Daily Reference Values are set for ________.

A)fat and cholesterol
B)sodium and potassium
C)carbohydrate and protein
D)All of these responses are correct.

Question 5

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)is set high enough to meet the needs of 97 to 98% of the population?

A)Estimated Energy Requirements
B)Estimated Average Requirements
C)Recommended Dietary Allowances
D)Dietary Reference Intakes

Question 6

Which is true about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

A)They apply to people in Canada and the U.S.
B)They differ by age group.
C)They include Recommended Dietary Allowances and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels.
D)They were created by the Food and Nutrition Board.
E)All of these responses are true.

Question 7

Which claims are NOT closely regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

A)Health claims
B)Structure/function claims
C)Nutrient content claims

Question 8

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)for nutrients are ________.

A)the minimum amounts needed by an average 70-kg man
B)twice as high as almost everyone needs
C)average requirements for a population
D)designed to meet the nutrient needs of 97 to 98% of individuals in a specific life stage

Question 9

Daily Values differ from Recommended Dietary Allowances in that Daily Values ________.

A)are used on Nutrition Facts panels
B)are based on 2 sets of dietary standards
C)are not gender-specific
D)All of these responses are correct.

Question 10

The AMDRs do NOT include estimates for intake of ________.

A)essential fatty acids
B)essential amino acids
C)carbohydrate
D)fat

Question 11

Foods that provide a greater contribution to nutrient needs than calorie needs are said to be ________.

A)empty calorie
B)energy dense
C)calorie dense
D)nutrient dense

Question 12

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs)are ________.

A)the maximum daily intake level not likely to cause harmful effects
B)based on intakes from only supplements and highly fortified foods
C)nutrient intake goals
D)set for all nutrients

Question 13

Food components that must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel include ________.

A)sugars,dietary fiber,and fluoride
B)sugars,dietary fiber,and calcium
C)sugars,dietary fiber,and monounsaturated fat
D)sugars,calcium,and B-vitamins

Question 14

Daily Values are based on which sets of dietary standards?

A)Reference Daily Intakes and Daily Reference Values
B)Recommended Dietary Allowances and Daily Reference Values
C)Reference Daily Intakes and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
D)Recommended Dietary Allowances and Reference Daily Intakes

Question 15

An Adequate Intake (AI)is set for a nutrient when ________.

A)too little research is available to establish an RDA
B)the needs during pregnancy decline instead of increase
C)the need for a nutrient depends on total calories eaten
D)the nutrient has a high potential for being toxic

Question 16

To be defined as a "good" source of calcium,a food must contain ________.

A)at least 5% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food
B)at least 10% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food
C)at least 50% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food
D)at least 50% of the Daily Value for calcium in 2 servings of the food

Question 17

Which is required on a food package?

A)Name and address of the food manufacturer
B)Date and time of processing
C)Expiration date
D)Percent Daily Value for protein

Question 18

The nutrient standards used on Nutrition Facts panels are called ________.

A)Recommended Dietary Allowances
B)Daily Values
C)Estimated Average Requirements
D)Dietary Reference Intakes

Question 19

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)reflects average daily needs?

A)Adequate Intakes
B)Estimated Average Requirements
C)Recommended Dietary Allowances
D)Tolerable Upper Intake Levels

Question 20

If a can of soup provides 4 servings and has 100 kcal per serving,how many kcal are in the entire can?

A)100
B)200
C)400
D)800

Question 21

According to MyPlate,a mini bagel would represent _____ ounce(s)from the grains group.

A)0.50
B)1
C)2
D)3
E)4

Question 22

Factors that affect the amount of nutrients in foods include ________.

A)farming conditions
B)ripeness of plants when harvested
C)cooking processes
D)length of time food is stored
E)All of these factors affect nutrient content of foods.

Question 23

According to MyPlate,four ounces of processed cheese equals ____ serving(s)from the milk group.

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 24

What type of claim is "calcium builds strong bones and teeth"?

A)Structure/function claim
B)Health claim
C)Nutrient claim
D)Preliminary health claim

Question 25

When vitamins and/or minerals are added to a food product in amounts in excess of at least 10% above that originally present in the product,the food is designated as ________.

A)light or lite
B)organic
C)imitation
D)fortified

Question 26

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,those who consume alcoholic beverages should do so in moderation.Which of the following statements is true?

A)A moderate intake is 1 or fewer servings per day for women.
B)Beer is not considered an alcoholic beverage because it is mostly water.
C)An average serving of red wine is 1.6 ounces per glass.
D)To be considered an alcoholic beverage,distilled spirits must be at least 180 proof.

Question 27

For a health claim to be made about a food product,it must NOT contain more than ________.

A)19 g fat
B)70% carbohydrate
C)4 g saturated fat
D)120 mg cholesterol
E)All of these choices are correct.

Question 28

Two cups of lettuce salad would equal a cup from which MyPlate food group?

A)Free
B)Others
C)Vegetable
D)Salad

Question 29

MyPlate groups foods into _____ major categories.

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5

Question 30

Which government agency publishes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? rev: 08_29_2014_QC_52923

A)USDA
B)USDHHS
C)FDA
D)USDA and USDHHS
E)FDA and USDA

Question 31

What counts as a cup in the dairy group?

A)1 cup of ice cream
B)1 cup of yogurt
C)1 cup of cottage cheese
D)1 cup grated cheese

Question 32

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to reduce the risk of ________.

A)cancer
B)cardiovascular disease
C)obesity
D)All of these responses are correct.

Question 33

Energy-dense foods are ________.

A)high in calories
B)high in water
C)high in fiber
D)high in volume

Question 34

Which is NOT a permitted health claim?

A)Diets with enough calcium may reduce risk of osteoporosis.
B)Diets low in sugar may reduce the risk of cancer.
C)Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
D)None of these responses are permitted.

Question 35

MyPlate includes which food group?

A)Dairy
B)Vegetables
C)Protein foods
D)Fruits
E)All of the above

Question 36

Which is NOT a key behavior emphasized in MyPlate?

A)Balancing calories
B)Foods to increase
C)Disease prevention
D)Foods to reduce

Question 37

What eating behavior does MyPlate encourage?

A)Make half your plate vegetables.
B)Make half your plate grains.
C)Make at least half your grains whole grains.
D)Add in more empty-calorie foods.

Question 38

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans ________.

A)provide a scientific basis for USDA's school lunch program
B)provide a scientific basis for the Food Stamp Program
C)are designed to reduce the risk of "killer" diseases
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 39

Which nutrients are contributed by the fruit group of MyPlate?

A)calcium
B)folate
C)zinc
D)protein

Question 40

Nutrient databases can be used to determine ________.

A)a food's energy density
B)a food's nutrient density
C)the nutrient content of your diet
D)the nutrient content of the foods in a recipe
E)All of these responses are appropriate uses of nutrient databases.

Question 41

Which of the following meals represents the most nutrient-dense meal?

A)medium apple,fat-free milk,turkey sandwich on whole grain bread,carrot slices
B)graham crackers,fruit punch,salami sandwich on white bread,vegetable soup
C)banana,pretzels with peantu butter,chicken breast wrap sandwich,diet soft drink
D)chocolate chip cookies,low-fat cheese slices on rice cakes,whole milk,peanuts

Question 42

Which of the following represents the most energy-dense meal?

A)broiled fish,watermelon,green beans,water
B)whole milk,peanut butter and jelly sandwich on white bread,tortilla chips
C)broccoli,chicken broth,strawberries,fat-free milk
D)cream cheese on a bagel,vegetable soup,kiwi,salad and lemon juice dressing

Question 43

Which nutrient is contributed by the protein foods group of MyPlate?

A)iron
B)calcium
C)vitamin C
D)vitamin A

Question 44

Mandatory labeling of foods is regulated by the ________.

A)USDHHS
B)FTC
C)FDA
D)GAO

Question 45

The MyPlate vegetable group is divided into which subgroups?

A)Starchy vegetables,red and orange vegetables,and dark green vegetables
B)Dark green vegetables and other vegetables
C)Other vegetables,starchy vegetables,and red and yellow vegetables
D)Dark green vegetables,orange vegetables,starchy vegetables,beans and peas,and other vegetables

Question 46

Reading food labels helps consumers ________.

A)identify amounts of salt or sodium in the product
B)determine the sugar content of the product
C)determine amount and kind of fat in the product
D)choose foods with dietary fiber
E)All of these responses are correct.

Question 47

If a group of people consumed an amount of protein equal to the estimated average requirement for their life stage,what percentage would receive insufficient amounts?

A)2
B)33
C)50
D)98

Question 48

If anticipated results are not seen after implementing dietary changes,what is the next step?

A)Add extra meals to the diet.
B)Seek the help of a registered dietician or physician.
C)Add in supplements.
D)Limit nutrient intake.

Question 49

Labeling laws require that ingredients in food products be listed on the container in descending order of their ________.

A)calories
B)nutrient density
C)weight
D)cost

Question 50

Under the current law on nutrition labeling,the Nutrition Facts panel must include ________.

A)total calories from fat
B)total calories from trans fat
C)total calories from saturated fat
D)grams of monounsaturated fat

Question 51

Which program on MyPlate would you use if you were looking for tips on planning healthy food choices to meet individual goals?

A)The SuperTracker
B)My Food-a-pedia
C)The Daily Food Plan

Question 52

A food label that advertises the product as a "rich source of fiber" is an example of a(n)

A)Health claim
B)Structure/function claim
C)Nutrient claim
D)Obesity prevention claim

Question 53

If a person consumed 35% of a diet providing 2500 kcalories from protein,approximately how many grams of protein would be ingested?

A)48
B)67
C)165
D)219

Question 54

What measure best describes the amounts of nutrients that should be consumed by the population?

A)The Dietary Reference Intakes because they are a set of nutrient intake values for healthy people
B)The Tolerable Upper Intake levels because they are the maximum daily amount of a nutrient needed that is safe for most healthy people
C)The Estimated Average Requirements because they reflect the average daily amount of a nutrient that will maintain a specific function in half of the healthy people of a population
D)The Recommended Dietary Allowances because they represent the daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of nearly all healthy people