Question 1

Which statement best describes the healthful dietary principle of moderation?

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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)   Pay attention to portion size and plan your entire day's dietary pattern so that you do not overconsume nutrient sources.
D)   Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their calories.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

According to MyPlate, eggs belong in the ________ group.

Accepted Answer

A)   protein
B)   dairy
C)   grain
D)   vegetableE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

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 B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

According to MyPlate, food choices from the Grain Group should include

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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 D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-AI

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A)  Maximum daily chronic intake level that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects
B)  Nutrient intake level that appears to maintain nutritional health; set when insufficient research evidence is available to determine precise nutrient needs
C)  Estimate of energy needs based on weight, height, age, sex, and physical activity level
D)  Recommended nutrient intake that meets the needs of almost all healthy people of similar age and sex
E)  Used as a reference for expressing nutrient content on nutrition labelsF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The Dietary Guidelines emphasize

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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) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Two tablespoons (tbsp)  of salad dressing or peanut butter is about the size of

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A)   a yo-yo.
B)   a baseball.
C)   a tennis ball.
D)   2 dice.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Nutrient density

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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) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Jeff, a world-class triathlete, visits a dietitian to obtain sports nutrition advice. During his visit, Jeff is asked to recall what he ate for the past 24 hours. Which part of a nutritional assessment is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Biochemical evaluation
B)   Dietary assessment
C)   Clinical examination
D)   Menu planningE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

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 in a specific life stage.
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 sex.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

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 B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The RDAs for nutrients generally are

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A)   the minimum amounts the average adult male requires.
B)   more than twice the actual requirements.
C)   designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population.
D)   designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is not a key component of a basic nutritional assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anthropometrics
B)   Biochemical tests
C)   Clinical evaluation
D)   PsychoanalysisE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Adequate Intakes (AI)

Accepted Answer

A)   are established for nutrients for which there is not enough information to set RDAs.
B)   are established for carbohydrate, total fat, and dietary fiber.
C)   represent minimum nutrient needs.
D)   are established for all vitamins and minerals.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

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 19

Looking at the ingredients list on a jar of spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that olive oil is

Accepted Answer

A)   the second ingredient by alphabetical listing.
B)   just one of the ingredients present in the sauce.
C)   the second most abundant ingredient by weight.
D)   the second most abundant ingredient by volume.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

Looking at the ingredients list on a jar of spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that olive oil is

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According to MyPlate, eggs belong in the ________ group.

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Which statement best describes the healthful dietary principle of moderation?

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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 true about the use of MyPlate?

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

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

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The RDAs for nutrients generally are

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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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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Nutrient density

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Jeff, a world-class triathlete, visits a dietitian to obtain sports nutrition advice. During his visit, Jeff is asked to recall what he ate for the past 24 hours. Which part of a nutritional assessment is this?

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Adequate Intakes (AI)

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Which of the following is not a key component of a basic nutritional assessment?

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According to MyPlate, food choices from the Grain Group should include

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Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing or peanut butter is about the size of

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EER refers to

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The Dietary Guidelines emphasize

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

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -AI

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