Question 1

By law,which of the following food items must display a Nutrition Facts panel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Box of granola bars
B)  Navel oranges
C)  Fresh catfish fillet
D)  Fresh spinachE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose a diet very low in fat and cholesterol.
B)  Balance the calories you eat with physical activity.
C)  Choose a diet with plenty of animal products,including milk and meats.
D)  Eat an abundance of saturated fats.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The acronym DRI stands for

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A)  Dietary Required Intake.
B)  Dietary Reference Intake.
C)  Daily Required Intake.
D)  Daily Reference Intake.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

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) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which statement best describes nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the "same old thing."
B)  Consume a variety of foods from MyPlate's five major food groups every day.
C)  Plan your entire day's diet so that you don't overconsume nutrient sources.
D)  Consume foods that have the most nutrients when compared to their kilocalories.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Nutrient density can be defined as the amount of

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A)  a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of kilocalories in that serving.
B)  a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of grams of protein.
C)  kilocalories in a food divided by the amount of kilocalories needed in a day.
D)  a nutrient in a serving of food divided by the amount of the nutrient needed for that day.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

According to the Dietary Guidelines,Americans should adjust their dietary patterns to include more

Accepted Answer

A)  milk,meat,and beans.
B)  fruits,vegetables,low-fat milk,and whole grains.
C)  grains,beans,and solid fats.
D)  fruit juice,beans,and meat.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is not a way to assess nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dietary assessment
B)  Biochemical tests
C)  Clinical evaluation
D)  PsychoanalysisE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The Dietary Guidelines emphasize

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction of both total calories and physical activity.
B)  reduction of total calories,sugar-sweetened beverages,saturated fat,and sodium.
C)  increase in animal protein and refined grains.
D)  increase in all types of dairy products.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

EER refers to

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A)  a set of nutrient recommendations that includes RDAs,AIs,and ULs.
B)  estimated calorie needs for the average person of a specific height,weight,age,gender,and physical activity pattern.
C)  a person's actual calorie needs,as measured by calorimetry.
D)  the level of dietary intake of a nutrient that is likely to meet the needs of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Margaret,an elderly woman,needs to limit her kilocalorie intake without sacrificing needed nutrients.Keeping MyPlate in mind,which of the following could she do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eliminate carbohydrates.
B)  Carefully select foods rich in nutrients but low in kilocalories.
C)  Count kilocalories and not worry about the food groups.
D)  Eliminate dairy foods.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The acronym RDA stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  Recommended Dietary Allowance.
B)  Recommended Daily Allowance.
C)  Required Dietary Allowance.
D)  Required Daily Allowance.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

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

Question 14

Mrs.Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home.A dietitian conducted a nutritional assessment,noting the general appearance of Mrs.Mitchell's skin,eyes,and tongue.Which part of the assessment is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical history
B)  Diet history
C)  Biochemical evaluation
D)  Clinical examinationE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

According to MyPlate,food choices from the Grains group should include

Accepted Answer

A)  an equal amount of whole grain and refined grain products.
B)  at least half of the grain servings as whole grain cereals,breads,crackers,rice,or pasta every day.
C)  only whole grain products.
D)  a serving of grain products at each meal.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and Drug Administration
B)  U.S.Department of Agriculture
C)  Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco,and Firearms
D)  Center for Science in the Public InterestE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: Nutrient intake level that appears to maintain nutritional health; set when insufficient research evidence is available to determine precise nutrient needs
Maximum daily chronic intake level that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects
Estimate of energy needs based on weight, height, age, gender, and physical activity level
Used as a reference for expressing nutrient content on nutrition labels
Recommended nutrient intake that meets the needs of almost all healthy people of similar age and gender

Accepted Answer

The Answer of RDA and EER and AI and DV is...

Question 18

Which of the following is not a wise application of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using low-fat and nonfat choices for milk and cheese
B)  Including several servings of plant sources of protein per week
C)  Using whole grain breads and cereals
D)  Eliminating foods from the Fruits group to lose weightE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limit calories from saturated fats and added sugars.
B)  Consume two alcoholic beverages per day.
C)  Eliminate oils and solid fats from the diet.
D)  Decrease vegetable and fruit intake.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

EER refers to

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Margaret,an elderly woman,needs to limit her kilocalorie intake without sacrificing needed nutrients.Keeping MyPlate in mind,which of the following could she do?

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Mrs.Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home.A dietitian conducted a nutritional assessment,noting the general appearance of Mrs.Mitchell's skin,eyes,and tongue.Which part of the assessment is this?

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According to MyPlate,food choices from the Grains group should include

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend which of the following?

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The Dietary Guidelines emphasize

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Which of the following is not a wise application of MyPlate?

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Which of the following statements is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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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 acronym RDA stands for

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The acronym DRI stands for

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According to the Dietary Guidelines,Americans should adjust their dietary patterns to include more

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

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Which of the following is not a way to assess nutritional status?

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By law,which of the following food items must display a Nutrition Facts panel?

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Nutrient density can be defined as the amount of

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Which statement best describes nutrient density?

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Exam 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

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Margaret,an elderly woman,needs to limit her kilocalorie intake without sacrificing needed nutrients.Keeping MyPlate in mind,which of the following could she do?

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Mrs.Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home.A dietitian conducted a nutritional assessment,noting the general appearance of Mrs.Mitchell's skin,eyes,and tongue.Which part of the assessment is this?

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According to MyPlate,food choices from the Grains group should include

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend which of the following?

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The Dietary Guidelines emphasize

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Which of the following is not a wise application of MyPlate?

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Which of the following statements is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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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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According to the Dietary Guidelines,Americans should adjust their dietary patterns to include more

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

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Which of the following is not a way to assess nutritional status?

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