Deck 11: Food and Nutrient Delivery: Diet Guidelines, Nutrient Standards, and Cultural Competence

Question 1

There is an RDI for all of the following nutrients except

A)fiber.
B)biotin.
C)iron.
D)selenium.

Answer 1

A
The RDI for biotin is 0.3 mg, for iron is 18 mg, and for selenium is 70 mcg.There is no RDI for fiber.

Question 2

DRIs have _____ age groupings.

A)10
B)5
C)8
D)16

Answer 2

A
Because nutrient needs are highly individualized depending on age, sexual development, and reproductive status of females, the DRI framework has 10 age groupings, including age-group categories for children, men, and women 51 to 70 years and those older than 70 years of age.It separates three age-group categories each for pregnancy and lactation; the groups are younger than 18 years, 19 to 30 years of age, and 31 to 50 years of age.

Question 3

Daily Values (DVs) shown on the nutrition facts label are

A)recommended intakes for specific nutrients.
B)reference points based on a 2000-calorie diet.
C)the same as DRIs.
D)listed as grams or milligrams.

Answer 3

B
For most nutrients, the nutrition fact label shows the percentage of the DV.DVs are not recommended intakes for individuals; they are reference points.DVs are listed as percentages, not in milligrams or grams.

Question 4

"Low-fat" on a food label means that food

A)contains 25% less fat than a reference product.
B)contains less than or equal to 3 g of fat per serving.
C)contains one-third fewer fat calories than a reference product.
D)is naturally low in fat.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT part of the Daily Reference Intake (DRI)?

A)Adequate Intake (AI)
B)Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
C)Healthy Eating Index (HEI)
D)Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

Question 6

Tolerable upper intakes (UIs) of nutrients were established to

A)define nutrient intakes that may promote health.
B)reduce the risk of adverse toxic effects.
C)define the level of nutrient that will meet the requirements of 97% to 98% of the healthy population.
D)provide data on estimated safe and adequate daily dietary intakes.

Question 7

The Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge

A)encourages vendors to supply foods without harmful chemicals and antibiotics.
B)encourages hospital food service to minimize food waste and support the use of food packaging that is ecologically protective.
C)promotes locally sourced foods when possible.
D)all of the above.

Question 8

Dietary Guidelines for Americans are revised

A)every 2 years.
B)every 10 years.
C)every 5 years.
D)as needed.

Question 9

Which of the following would NOT be required to have a nutrition label?

A)Canned corn
B)Hot dogs
C)Fresh ground turkey
D)American cheese

Question 10

A food constituent that is not defined as a nutrient but has a biologic effect that may influence health is a

A)sustainable food.
B)organic food.
C)cariogenic food.
D)functional food.

Question 11

A lactoovovegetarian

A)eats only eggs and vegetables.
B)eats dairy products and eggs but no other animal products.
C)does not eat any food of animal origin.
D)is a vegetarian who occasionally eats poultry.

Question 12

MyPyramid was developed by

A)USDA and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
B)the National Cancer Institute.
C)the Food and Drug Administration.
D)the Ministry of Health.

Question 13

Serving size on nutrition labels is determined by

A)the government, which sets individual standards.
B)the manufacturer of the product.
C)the types of stores that sell the product.
D)the package size of the product.

Question 14

An example of an approved health claim is:

A)acai berries help prevent cancer.
B)grapefruit can assist in weight loss because it helps burn calories.
C)diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
D)eating fish meals twice a week can improve immunocompetence.

Question 15

Nutrient intakes are most likely to be low in

A)populations living in the South.
B)preschool children.
C)those older than 65 years.
D)those living below the poverty line.

Question 16

A major difference between MyPyramid in the United States and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating is

A)the Canadian guide recommends daily servings of milk.
B)MyPyramid emphasizes eating vegetables.
C)Canada's Food Guide recognizes cultural, spiritual, and physical importance of Aboriginal foods.
D)only MyPyramid includes a recommendation for physical activity.

Question 17

Pork is prohibited in which of the following religions?

A)Jewish, Muslim, and Seventh Day Adventist
B)Catholic, Muslim, and Buddhist
C)Mormon, Jewish, and Muslim
D)Mormon, Hindu, and Seventh Day Adventist

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT part of the Universal Prescription for Health and Nutritional Fitness?

A)Eat foods with prebiotics and probiotics.
B)Drink fluoridated water.
C)Eat fewer high cholesterol foods.
D)Limit or omit high-sodium foods.