Question 1

Which of the following would not enhance your overall dietary intake of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Replacing plant proteins with animal proteins
B)   Substituting salsa for cream-based dips
C)   Incorporating soy-based proteins into your dietary pattern
D)   Replacing crisp head lettuce with red or dark green loose-leaf lettuceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The number of servings to consume from each MyPlate food group depends on a person's

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A)   height, weight, and waist circumference.
B)   taste preferences.
C)   age, sex, height, and weight.
D)   frame size.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)   FDA
B)   USPS
C)   AND
D)   NASE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-RDA

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The acronym RDA stands for

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A)   Recommended Dietary Allowance.
B)   Recommended Daily Allowance.
C)   Required Dietary Allowance.
D)   Required Daily Allowance.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

One cup of apple juice has 111 kcal and 1.4 mg of vitamin C. The same serving size of orange juice has 112 kcal and 124 mg of vitamin C. Which of the following is true regarding their nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

A)   Apple juice is more nutrient dense for vitamin C than orange juice.
B)   To get adequate vitamin C while watching calorie intake, it would be better to consume apple juice than orange juice.
C)   Apple juice provides more vitamin C per calorie than orange juice.
D)   Orange juice is more nutrient dense for vitamin C than apple juice.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

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

Question 9

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Undernutrition

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) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Margaret, an elderly woman, needs to limit her calorie 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 calories
C)   Count calories and not worry about the food groups
D)   Eliminate dairy foodsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Recent data suggests that it is more important to focus on whole foods and eating patterns rather than individual nutrients or phytochemicals to successfully reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 12

Added sugars

Accepted Answer

A)   are no longer limited in the Dietary Guidelines.
B)   are not included on the new food label.
C)   should be limited to less than 25% of total calories per day.
D)   include sugars and other sweeteners that are added during food processing or cooking.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   the lowest recorded rates of chronic diseases.
B)   the lowest adult life expectancy.
C)   the highest intake of saturated fat.
D)   the lowest intake of carbohydrates.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

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) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following behaviors exemplifies the concept of dietary moderation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eat only unprocessed plant products.
B)   Choose several different foods from each food group throughout the day.
C)   Eat only "good" foods such as fruits and vegetables and avoid the "bad" foods such as steak and ice cream.
D)   If breakfast was high in fat and sodium, plan to eat something relatively low in fat and sodium for dinner.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which term describes failing health that results from a dietary pattern that is chronically inadequate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Desirable nutrition
B)   Balanced nutrition
C)   Undernutrition
D)   Inferior nutritionE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

An adult who follows a 2000 kcal Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern should consume ________ ounce-equivalents from the Protein Food group per day.

Accepted Answer

A)   2 to 3
B)   4
C)   5.5
D)   10E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Proportionality

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) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 19

To be labeled a good source of a particular nutrient, the food must contain ________% to ________% of the Daily Value for that nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A)   5; 10
B)   10; 19
C)   20; 40
D)   50; 100E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 20

Which of the following is not representative of the Dietary Guidelines recommendations for meal planning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Selecting low-fat dairy choices over high fat
B)   Incorporating several servings of plant sources of protein per week
C)   Consuming whole grain breads and cereals
D)   Eliminating all fruits to lose weightE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 2: Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

Which of the following would not enhance your overall dietary intake of phytochemicals?

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The number of servings to consume from each MyPlate food group depends on a person's

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

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

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -RDA

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The acronym RDA stands for

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One cup of apple juice has 111 kcal and 1.4 mg of vitamin C. The same serving size of orange juice has 112 kcal and 124 mg of vitamin C. Which of the following is true regarding their nutrient density?

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend which of the following?

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Undernutrition

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

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Recent data suggests that it is more important to focus on whole foods and eating patterns rather than individual nutrients or phytochemicals to successfully reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

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Added sugars

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

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Which of the following behaviors exemplifies the concept of dietary moderation?

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Which term describes failing health that results from a dietary pattern that is chronically inadequate?

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An adult who follows a 2000 kcal Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern should consume ________ ounce-equivalents from the Protein Food group per day.

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Proportionality

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To be labeled a good source of a particular nutrient, the food must contain ________% to ________% of the Daily Value for that nutrient.

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Which of the following is not representative of the Dietary Guidelines recommendations for meal planning?

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