Question 1

The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting intake of ________ to less than 10% of calories.

Accepted Answer

A)   saturated fatty acids
B)   trans fatty acids
C)   essential fatty acids
D)   total fatE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Kate consumes 1900 kcal each day. She requires 1750 kcal to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's calorie consumption could lead to

Accepted Answer

A)   undernutrition.
B)   balanced nutrition.
C)   overnutrition.D) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 3

A comparison of the calorie content of a food to the weight of that food is

Accepted Answer

A)   energy density.
B)   nutrient density.
C)   body density.
D)   diet quality.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

When there is insufficient research to determine the RDA for a nutrient, the ________, based on estimates of intakes that appear to maintain a defined nutritional state in a specific life stage, is the nutrient standard.

Accepted Answer

A)   Adequate Intake (AI) 
B)   Daily Value (DV) 
C)   Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) 
D)   Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Variety

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning food choices so that nutrient sources are not overconsumed
B)  Choosing foods from all the food groups and subgroups
C)  A food's nutrient content in relation to its energy contribution
D)  Choosing more nutrient-dense foods and fewer nutrient-poor foods
E)  A food's calorie content compared to the weight of the foodF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

An adult who follows a 2000 kcal Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern should consume ________ cups of milk or milk equivalents per day.

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following nutrient standards is referenced on the Nutrition Facts panel of a box of Cheerios™?

Accepted Answer

A)   Recommended Dietary Allowance
B)   Daily Value
C)   Adequate Intake
D)   Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary IntakeE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is a major contributor of empty calories in American diets?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sugar-sweetened beverages
B)   Diet soft drinks
C)   Canned fruits
D)   Whole grain breakfast cerealsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is not required on a Nutrition Facts panel?

Accepted Answer

A)   The amount per serving of all vitamins and minerals for which there is a RDA
B)   The serving size
C)   Total calories from vitamin D per serving
D)   Total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol per servingE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

One serving of Raisin Bran® cereal contains 50% of the 18 mg Daily Value for iron. How much iron will one serving of the cereal provide?

Accepted Answer

A)   5 mg
B)   9 mg
C)   15 mg
D)   36 mgE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Malnutrition

Accepted Answer

A)  A state in which nutritional intake greatly exceeds the body's needs
B)  Failing health that results from long-standing dietary practices that are inadequate to meet nutritional needs
C)  Nutritional health as determined by ABCDE assessments
D)  Failing health that results from long-standing dietary practices that do not coincide with nutritional needsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

Accepted Answer

A)   The Food Guide Pyramid.
B)   The Basic Four Food Groups.
C)   MyPyramid.
D)   MyPlate.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

In order to ensure adequate intake of nutrients, choose vegetables

Accepted Answer

A)   from all vegetable subgroups.
B)   from local farms.
C)   that have no preservatives.
D)   that are organic.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

A food label states that a serving of a particular product provides 20% of the Daily Value for fat. This means that

Accepted Answer

A)   when you eat a serving of this product, you will be getting one-fifth of the RDA for fat.
B)   a serving of this product provides about 15.6 grams of fat.
C)   this product is not a good choice to achieve your nutritional needs.
D)   fat makes up 20% of the weight of the food product.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

RDAs are not used in food labeling because

Accepted Answer

A)   they are age- and sex-specific.
B)   they are too generic.
C)   there are too many of them.
D)   their values are set too high.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The term Daily Value on a food label refers to

Accepted Answer

A)   a generic standard set at or close to the highest RDA value or related nutrient standard.
B)   RDAs.
C)   minimum requirements.
D)   AIs.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

According to the Dietary Guidelines, adults should ________ intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

Accepted Answer

A)   increase
B)   maintain current
C)   decreaseD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Exam 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

Which of the following is a major contributor of empty calories in American diets?

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When there is insufficient research to determine the RDA for a nutrient, the ________, based on estimates of intakes that appear to maintain a defined nutritional state in a specific life stage, is the nutrient standard.

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The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting intake of ________ to less than 10% of calories.

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The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

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Which of the following is not required on a Nutrition Facts panel?

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An adult who follows a 2000 kcal Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern should consume ________ cups of milk or milk equivalents per day.

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One serving of Raisin Bran® cereal contains 50% of the 18 mg Daily Value for iron. How much iron will one serving of the cereal provide?

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Malnutrition

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In order to ensure adequate intake of nutrients, choose vegetables

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The term Daily Value on a food label refers to

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According to the Dietary Guidelines, adults should ________ intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Variety

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A food label states that a serving of a particular product provides 20% of the Daily Value for fat. This means that

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RDAs are not used in food labeling because

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A comparison of the calorie content of a food to the weight of that food is

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Which of the following nutrient standards is referenced on the Nutrition Facts panel of a box of Cheerios™?

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Kate consumes 1900 kcal each day. She requires 1750 kcal to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's calorie consumption could lead to

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Exam 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

Which of the following is a major contributor of empty calories in American diets?

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When there is insufficient research to determine the RDA for a nutrient, the ________, based on estimates of intakes that appear to maintain a defined nutritional state in a specific life stage, is the nutrient standard.

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The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting intake of ________ to less than 10% of calories.

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The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

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Which of the following is not required on a Nutrition Facts panel?

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An adult who follows a 2000 kcal Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern should consume ________ cups of milk or milk equivalents per day.

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One serving of Raisin Bran® cereal contains 50% of the 18 mg Daily Value for iron. How much iron will one serving of the cereal provide?

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Malnutrition

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In order to ensure adequate intake of nutrients, choose vegetables

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The term Daily Value on a food label refers to

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According to the Dietary Guidelines, adults should ________ intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Variety

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A food label states that a serving of a particular product provides 20% of the Daily Value for fat. This means that

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RDAs are not used in food labeling because

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A comparison of the calorie content of a food to the weight of that food is

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Which of the following nutrient standards is referenced on the Nutrition Facts panel of a box of Cheerios™?

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