Question 1

Match the following with the descriptions below

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Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Which of the following statements is consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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

Question 5

In order to make healthful and logical nutrition decisions, beware of

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A)   testimonials about personal experience.
B)   reputable publication sources.
C)   registered dietitians.
D)   evidence from other scientific studies.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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 D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the Grains are

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A)   adequate in number of servings but lacking fiber.
B)   adequate in number of servings and fiber.
C)   inadequate in number of servings.
D)   inadequate in number of servings and fiber.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Question 8

You pick up a box of Cheerios cereal in the supermarket. The Nutrition Facts panel tells you that a 1-cup serving provides 25 percent of the ______ for iron.

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A)   RDA
B)   Daily Value
C)   Minimum Requirement
D)   ESADDIE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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

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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) B) and C)

Question 10

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 20 percent of the RDA for fat.
B)   a serving of this product provides about 13 grams of fat.
C)   you should eat more of the product to get the amount of fat you need that would equal 100 percent of the Daily Value.
D)   you should eat more of the product to get the amount of fat you need that would equal 100 percent of the RDA.E) None of the above
F) C) and D) B

Question 11

Ann Miles, a triathlete, wants to eat a health-promoting diet and achieve dietary adequacy. Which of the following behaviors exemplifies the concept of dietary moderation?

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A)   Eat only unprocessed plant products.
B)   Consume a variety of foods from MyPlate's five major food groups every day.
C)   Eat only "good" foods such as fruits and vegetables and avoid the "bad" foods such as steak and ice cream.
D)   Plan to eat something relatively low in fat and sodium for dinner if she had a breakfast that was high in fat and sodium.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

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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A)   Daily Value (DV) 
B)   Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) 
C)   Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) 
D)   Adequate Intake (AI) E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The 2010 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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Adequate Intakes (AI)

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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 B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, adults should _______________ intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

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A)   increase
B)   maintain current
C)   decreaseD) A) and B)
E) All of the above

Question 16

When looking at the ingredient label of a bottled spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that olive oil is

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

Which statement best describes the healthful diet 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 diet so that you don't overconsume nutrient sources.
D)   Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their kilocalories.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 2: Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

Match the following with the descriptions below

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

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

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Which of the following statements is consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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In order to make healthful and logical nutrition decisions, beware of

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The acronym RDA stands for

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Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the Grains are

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You pick up a box of Cheerios cereal in the supermarket. The Nutrition Facts panel tells you that a 1-cup serving provides 25 percent of the ______ for iron.

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

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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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Ann Miles, a triathlete, wants to eat a health-promoting diet and achieve dietary adequacy. Which of the following behaviors exemplifies the concept of dietary moderation?

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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 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasize

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Adequate Intakes (AI)

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According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, adults should _______________ intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

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When looking at the ingredient label of a bottled spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that olive oil is

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Nutrient density can be defined as the amount of

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

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Which statement best describes nutrient density?

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Which statement best describes the healthful diet principle of moderation?

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