Chapter 2

A food label states the product "contains flax, which is an excellent source of dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids." What type of claim is this? A. nutrient content claim B. authorized health claim C. qualified health claim D. structure/function claim

A

A food package states that "calcium builds strong bones." This is an example of what type of claim? A. Structure/function claim B. Nutrient content claim C. Health claim D. Therapeutic claim

A

A person can increase his or her consumption of nutrient-dense foods by doing which of the following? A. All options are correct B. Eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains C. Eating more lean dairy and protein-rich foods D. Limiting energy-dense foods high in saturated fats and added sugars

A

Accurate labeling of packaged foods is regulated by the __________. A. FDA B. DNA C. USDA D. RDA

A

All of the following are required to be included on the Nutrition Facts panel EXCEPT: A. Polyunsaturated fat B. Trans fat C. Dietary fiber D. Cholesterol

A

By law, which of the following must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels? A. Calories, saturated fat, and total carbohydrate per serving B. Calories, total fat, and magnesium per package C. Trans fat, saturated fat, and vitamin E per serving D. Zinc, trans fat, and vitamin D per package

A

Carl is a stay-at-home dad who prepares the majority of meals for his family of three. Although his meals offer adequate but not excessive levels of kilocalories and nutrients, he tends to make the same three meals. Which characteristic of a healthful diet is he not incorporating into his meal planning? A. variety B. moderation C. balance D. nutrient density

A

ChooseMyPlate.gov encourages people to increase their consumption of which types of foods? A. All options are correct. B. fruits and vegetables C. whole grains D. fat-free or low-fat dairy products

A

Coconut milk contains 552 calories per cup compared to whole milk, which contains 146 calories per cup. Which person would benefit most from drinking coconut milk? A. An underweight individual who is trying to gain weight. B. An individual with cardiovascular disease C. An obese individual D. An individual who is diabetic

A

For an item to be called "low fat," it must have fewer than __________ grams of fat per serving. A. 3 B. 6 C. Any item can call itself "low fat." D. 0.5

A

If a cereal says it contains vitamin A, which can help with your vision, which of the following statements is true? A. All food products with vitamin A can help with vision. B. This particular cereal is recommended over other cereals containing vitamin A. C. It doesn't mean anything. Any cereal can claim to have vitamin A. D. Vitamin A only helps your eyes.

A

MyPlate encourages people to make half of the food on their plate _________. A. fruits and vegetables B. protein C. whole grains D. grains and dairy

A

Of the following foods, which is the most nutrient-dense? A. Plain baked potato B. Potato chips C. French fries D. Mashed potatoes made with cream and butter

A

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that people _____. A. maintain calorie balance over time to achieve and sustain a healthy weight and consume more nutrient-rich foods and beverages B. stop smoking and walk daily C. sleep eight hours a night and jog every other day D. consume more nutrient-dense foods and beverages and stop smoking

A

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are reference values for nutrients that are designed to _____. A. help people maintain good health, prevent chronic disease, and avoid unhealthy excesses B. only prevent nutritional deficiency C. provide a ballpark range of an individual's nutrient needs

A

The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of persons in a similar age range and gender group is the ___. A. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) B. Adequate Intake (AI) C. Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) D. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

A

The average number of calories needed each day to maintain current body weight is called the __________. A. EER (Estimated Energy Requirement) B. AI (Adequate Intake) C. AMDR (Average Macronutrient Distribution Range) D. UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level)

A

The first step in creating your personalized MyPlate is to ___. A. determine your calorie requirement B. identify your favorite foods C. make a grocery list D. understand food portion sizes

A

The label on a box of bran cereal carries a "high-fiber" claim. What type of claim is this? A. nutrient content claim B. structure/function claim C. authorized health claim D. qualified health claim

A

The nutrient information on the Nutrition Facts panel is based on a _______-calorie diet. A. 2,000 B. 1,200 C. 2,500 D. 3,000

A

To be labeled "low sodium," a food must contain less than ________ milligrams of sodium per serving. A. 140 B. 10 C. 500 D. 1,500

A

What is the Estimated Average Intake (EAR)? A. The amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of half of the individuals in a specific age and gender group B. The estimated amount of a nutrient that groups of individuals in good health are consuming daily C. The maximum safe amount of a nutrient an individual should consume daily

A

What is the name for foods that have a positive effect on health beyond providing basic nutrients? A. functional foods B. phytochemical C. structure/function claim D. zoochemical

A

What is the name of the tool that provides specific nutrient recommendations based on age and gender? A. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) B. Dietary Guidelines for Americans C. MyPlate Food Guide D. Nutrition Facts panel

A

Which of the following MyPlate food groups would provide a significant amount of vitamin A? A. dairy B. oil C. protein foods D. grains

A

Which of the following information must be included on food labels? A. the common name of the food, the net weight, the manufacturer's name and address, the ingredients, and a nutrition facts panel B. the common name of the food, the net weight, and a nutrition facts panel C. the net weight, the ingredients, and a nutrition facts panel D. the common name of the food, the net weight, the manufacturer's name and address, and a nutrition facts panel

A

Which of the following is a key principle of healthy eating? A. All options are correct. B. balance C. variety D. moderation

A

Which of the following is about the size of a 1-cup serving of pasta or vegetables? A. a woman's fist B. a tennis ball C. a woman's palm D. a deck of cards

A

Which of the following is an example of a phytochemical? A. beta-carotene B. ascorbic acid C. folic acid D. vitamin D

A

Which of the following oils contains the highest amount of saturated fat? A. Coconut oil B. Olive oil C. Palm oil D. Canola oil

A

A diet that is consistently unbalanced and lacks variety is most likely to result in ___. A. overnutrition B. malnutrition C. weight gain D. obesity

B

A serving of the food product shown in the video provides 20 percent of the Daily Value (DV) for sugars. This means that a serving of the product based on the video's Nutrition Facts panel is __________. A. low in sugars' B. high in sugars C. a fair amount of sugars D. a good source of sugars

B

In which of the following situations does overnutrition occur? A. For any nutrient, 100 percent of the RDA is consumed. B. Too much of a nutrient is present in the meal plan. C. A diet includes inadequate amounts of a nutrient. D. The daily value exceeds 95 percent.

B

The highest amount of a nutrient unlikely to cause harm when eaten daily is called ____. A. Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) B. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) C. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) D. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

B

The ingredients are listed on a food label in ___. A. ascending order by weight B. descending order by weight C. descending order by volume D. ascending order by volume

B

To which of the MyPlate food groups would peanut butter belong? A. dairy B. protein foods C. fruits D. vegetables

B

What agency determines the kind of claims food companies can make on their packaging? A. The National Science Foundation (NSF) B. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) D. None. Food companies are free to label their food as they wish.

B

What nutrient reference level is used on the Nutrition Facts panel? A. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) B. Daily Values (DV) C. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) D. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

B

A healthy diet includes the key principles of __________. A. balance and variety B. balance, variety, and functional foods C. balance, variety, and moderation of nutrient-dense foods D. ULs from a variety of sources

C

A three-ounce piece of chicken is about the size of a woman's palm, or __________. A. the bottom of a dinner plate B. a napkin C. a student ID card D. the blade of a butter knife

C

After the protein and vegetables, the rest of your plate should be filled with __________. A. whatever you choose B. nothing else C. whole grains D. dessert

C

Coconut milk is a good option for people who are __________. A. obese B. non-vegetarian C. lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy D. infants

C

Coconut water contains 46 calories per cup. Water does NOT contain any calories. Because of the electrolyte content of coconut water, coconut water can be beneficial for __________. A. a sedentary individual B. an individual with cardiovascular disease C. an individual who exercises a lot D. an individual who is obese

C

Daily Values are based on a ___-calorie diet. A. 1,500 B. 1,800 C. 2,000 D. 2,400

C

Proportionality refers to ___. MyPlate visually represents the main food groups, which are __________. A. fruits, vegetables, starches, and proteins B. fruits, starches, vegetables, proteins, and dairy C. fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and dairy D. fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins

C

The ________ is the average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 97 to 98 percent of individuals in a similar age and gender group. A. Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) B. Adequate Intake (AI) C. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) D. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

C

The dietary guidelines for Americans are current recommendations for __________. A. nutrition for Americans age two and older B. nutrition and physical activity for Americans aged 20 and older C. nutrition and physical activity for Americans age two and older D. nutrition for Americans age 20 and older

C

The main goal of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes ___. A. scientific research B. prolonging life C. prevention of chronic disease D. milk consumption

C

To which of the MyPlate food groups would cheese belong? A. protein foods B. oils C. dairy D. cheese

C

Which component of the DRI reflects the requirement of a nutrient for 50 percent of healthy Americans and Canadians in a specific life stage and gender? A. UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) B. AI (Adequate Intake) C. EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) D. RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)

C

Which components of the DRI identify the quantities of various nutrients a person requires to optimize health, prevent deficiency diseases, and avoid consuming too much of any nutrient? A. AI, UL, and EER B. RDA, EER, and AMDR C. EAR, RDA, AI, and UL D. EER and AMDR

C

Which nutrient is associated with increased blood pressure? A. calcium B. potassium C. sodium D. phosphorus

C

Which of the MyPlate food groups provides a significant amount of vitamin C? A. dairy B. protein foods C. fruits D. grains

C

Which of the following are the food groups in MyPlate? A. Grains, vegetables, dairy, sweets, and protein B. Grains, fruits, alcohol, sweets, and protein C. Grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and protein D. Grains, vegetables, oils, dairy, and protein

C

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense? A. Orange-flavored punch B. Orange sherbet C. An orange D. An orange ice pop

C

You should add salad dressing or oil in an amount that is about the size of __________. A. the distance from your thumb to your pinkie when your hand is outstretched B. your fist C. the circle formed by your index finger and thumb when making the "OK" sign D. your thumbnail

C

A claim such as "high fiber" is an example of what kind of claim? A. Structure/function claim B. Health claim C. Value claim D. Nutrient claim

D

A health claim has two parts: a listing of the nutrient and __________. A. the amount needed to derive health benefits B. a health claim only has one part C. other foods with which it should be eaten for a healthy diet D. its potential benefit to your health

D

According to the label, a serving of beef stew provides 25 percent of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin A. By law, the manufacturer can state that the stew is _____ vitamin A. A. low in B. moderate in C. a good source of D. High in

D

ChooseMyPlate.gov is a food guidance system that _____. A. can help people implement the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) B. can help people use the advice in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans C. provides personalized food choices among a variety of food groups to help people create a balanced diet D. All options are correct

D

Compared to your protein serving size, how large of a serving of vegetables do you need? A. The same amount B. Half as much C. You don't really need vegetables. D. Twice as much

D

Foods are placed into the various groups of MyPlate based upon __________. A. fat content B. carbohydrate content C. kilocalorie content D. nutrient content

D

Foods that have a positive effect on health beyond providing basic nutrients are called ___. A. organic foods B. health foods C. magic foods D. functional foods

D

Nutrient density refers to ___. A. calories in relation to weight B. nutrients in relation to serving size C. nutrients in relation to portion size D. nutrients in relation to calories

D

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are estimated to meet the nutrient needs of ___ percent of a healthy population group. A. at least 50 B. 50 to 75 C. at least 75 D. 97 to 98

D

The food guidance system that provides personalized diet plans based on the latest nutrition and health recommendations is ___. A. Nutrition Facts panel B. Dietary Guidelines for Americans C. DRIs D. MyPlate

D

The main tools that can help plan a healthy diet are __________. A. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, DRIs, USDA, and functional foods B. DRIs, MyPlate, functional foods, and health claims C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, EAR, nutrition claims, and functional foods D. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, DRIs, MyPlate, and Nutrition Facts Panel

D

What impact does the added sugar and solid fat (in a donut) have on the grouping of a food on into the MyPlate? A. The food would not count toward any food groups. It would only counts toward empty kilocalories. B. The food would be assigned to a group called "Added Sugars and Solid Fats. C. "The food would not count toward any food group. It is just considered "extra" food. D. The food would be grouped on MyPlate based on key nutrients content in it. The kilocalories from added sugar and solid fat would count toward empty kilocalories. Submit

D

When dining away from home, what is the best and easiest way to determine appropriate portion size? A. Bring measuring cups and spoons. B. Avoid dining away from home as much as possible, so that you don't worry about portion sizes when you're out. C. Ask the kitchen to serve you precisely measured portions. D. Compare food portion sizes to your hands.

D

Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. A product that contains a protein derived from any of the eight allergenic foods or food groups must be clearly stated on the nutrition label. B. Foods that contain tree nuts or soybeans must be clearly identified on the nutrition label. C. Foods that contain milk, eggs, or shellfish must be clearly identified on the nutrition label. D. In January of 2000, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act became effective.

D

Which of the following would most likely be used to plan healthful menus? A. Daily Values (DVs) B. Adequate Intake (AI) C. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) D. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

D

DRI, a set of guidelines for nutrient intake standards, stands for Daily Required Intakes. True/False

False

The %DV listed on the nutrition label is based on a 3,000-calorie intake. True/False

False

The first law requiring food labels to contain nutrition information was passed in 2000. True/False

False

The top five ingredients in a packaged food must be listed on a food label, beginning with the macronutrients and followed by any additives the food contains. True/False

False

The top portion of the nutrition label lists foods that we should limit in our daily diet. True/False

True