Question 1

The term "Daily Value" on a food label refers to

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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) A) and D)

Question 2

The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of

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A)  all persons except the very young and very old.
B)  all persons except pregnant and lactating women.
C)  nearly all healthy persons.
D)  all persons diseased and healthy.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day.She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs.Over time,Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

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

Question 4

Which meal contains foods from all food groups represented in MyPlate?

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A)  Chef's salad containing ham,lettuce,an egg,Thousand Island dressing,and croutons;bagel;apple;and soft drink
B)  Steak,baked potato with margarine,broccoli,salad with oil and vinegar dressing,milk
C)  Refried beans,onions,tomatoes,and cheddar cheese wrapped in a tortilla;orange;and water
D)  Pasta,marinara (tomato) sauce with clams,house salad with vegetables,Italian bread with butter,and wineE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?

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A)  The guide applies to infants.
B)  Milk and meat are essential to good nutrition.
C)  Variety is the key to the plan.
D)  The guide does not permit use of fats,oils,and sweets.E) All of the above
F) None of the above C

Question 6

Missy visits a doctor because she feels tired most of the time,is easily distracted,and feels chilled.As part of her examination,Missy has blood drawn to be tested for concentrations of nutrients and their by-products.This part of the examination is the

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A)  anthropometric assessment.
B)  physical examination.
C)  biochemical evaluation.
D)  clinical examination.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

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A)  Eat fruits and vegetables because we can get all the nutrients we need from these.
B)  Do the best we can but take supplements to fill in the deficient areas.
C)  Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs.
D)  Eat only plant products because animal products are bad and generally filled with hormones for animal growth.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

According to MyPlate,eggs belong in the ______ group.

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A)  chicken
B)  protein
C)  grains
D)  dairyE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid represents the dietary patterns of people from parts of the Mediterranean region that enjoy

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A)  the lowest recorded rates of chronic diseases.
B)  the highest intake of saturated fat.
C)  the lowest adult life expectancy.
D)  the lowest intake of carbohydrates.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

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

Question 11

The RDA for iron is 18 milligrams per day.Tina usually consumes about 15 milligrams of iron per day.She is a healthy young woman with no condition that significantly increases her needs for iron.Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

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A)  She is likely to be deficient in iron.
B)  She will need to consume significantly more iron,above the RDA,to make up for her intake.
C)  Only if her intake is consistently less than 70% of the RDA would she be at great risk of nutritional deficiency.
D)  She couldn't possibly be getting enough iron for her needs.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which government agency is responsible for most U.S.food labeling?

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A)  FDA
B)  IOM
C)  USDA
D)  EPAE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

When it comes to choosing fruit,the Dietary Guidelines recommend

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A)  avoiding fruit if you want to lose weight.
B)  eating a variety of fruit-fresh,canned,or frozen.
C)  including plenty of fruit juices for your fruit servings.
D)  choosing only whole,fresh fruits.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

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

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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 13 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) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The results of an observational study show that women who regularly take multivitamins tend to have healthier body weight.
Taking multivitamins causes weight loss.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: Failing health that results from long-standing dietary practices that do not coincide with nutritional needs
Failing health that results from long-standing dietary practices that are inadequate to meet nutritional needs
A state in which nutritional intake greatly exceeds the body's needs
Nutritional health as determined by ABCDE assessments

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The Answer of Malnutrition and Overnutrition and Nutritional state and is...

Question 18

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

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A)  decrease
B)  maintain current
C)  increaseD) B) and C)
E) All of the above C

Question 19

The RDAs for nutrients are set

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A)  to cover the needs of 97% - 98% of the population.
B)  based on the dietary intakes of people who appear to be maintaining nutritional health.
C)  by the FDA for food labeling purposes.
D)  based on a person's height and weight.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

In order to ensure adequate intake of nutrients,choose vegetables

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

Exam 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The term "Daily Value" on a food label refers to

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The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of

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Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day.She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs.Over time,Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

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Which meal contains foods from all food groups represented in MyPlate?

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Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?

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Missy visits a doctor because she feels tired most of the time,is easily distracted,and feels chilled.As part of her examination,Missy has blood drawn to be tested for concentrations of nutrients and their by-products.This part of the examination is the

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Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

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According to MyPlate,eggs belong in the ______ group.

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The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid represents the dietary patterns of people from parts of the Mediterranean region that enjoy

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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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The RDA for iron is 18 milligrams per day.Tina usually consumes about 15 milligrams of iron per day.She is a healthy young woman with no condition that significantly increases her needs for iron.Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

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Which government agency is responsible for most U.S.food labeling?

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

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When it comes to choosing fruit,the Dietary Guidelines recommend

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

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The results of an observational study show that women who regularly take multivitamins tend to have healthier body weight. Taking multivitamins causes weight loss.

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Match the following with the terms below.

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

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The RDAs for nutrients are set

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In order to ensure adequate intake of nutrients,choose vegetables

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Exam 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The term "Daily Value" on a food label refers to

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The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of

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Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day.She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs.Over time,Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

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Which meal contains foods from all food groups represented in MyPlate?

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Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?

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Missy visits a doctor because she feels tired most of the time,is easily distracted,and feels chilled.As part of her examination,Missy has blood drawn to be tested for concentrations of nutrients and their by-products.This part of the examination is the

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Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

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According to MyPlate,eggs belong in the ______ group.

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The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid represents the dietary patterns of people from parts of the Mediterranean region that enjoy

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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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The RDA for iron is 18 milligrams per day.Tina usually consumes about 15 milligrams of iron per day.She is a healthy young woman with no condition that significantly increases her needs for iron.Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

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Which government agency is responsible for most U.S.food labeling?

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

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When it comes to choosing fruit,the Dietary Guidelines recommend

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

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The results of an observational study show that women who regularly take multivitamins tend to have healthier body weight. Taking multivitamins causes weight loss.

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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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The RDAs for nutrients are set

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In order to ensure adequate intake of nutrients,choose vegetables

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