Nutrition Quiz 1
1. AIs 2. Moderation 3. Malnutrition 4. Overnutrition 5. Calorie free 6. Daily Values 7. Dietary Guidelines 8. RDAs 9. Phytochemicals 10. Nutrient density 11. Nutritional state 12. Undernutrition
-The standard based on observing dietary intakes of people that appear to be maintaining nutritional health; no evidence of a deficiency is apparent -Planning food choices so that nutrient sources are not overconsumed -Failing health that results from long-standing dietary practices that do not coincide with nutritional needs -A state in which nutritional intake greatly exceeds the body's needs -Food Label claim defined as containing less than 5 calories per serving -Used as a reference for expressing nutrient content on nutrition labels -General goals for nutrient intakes and diet composition -Recommended nutrient intakes that meet the needs of almost all healthy people of similar age and gender -Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly -A food's nutrient content in relation to its energy contribution -Nutritional health as determined by ABCDE assessments -Failing health that results from long-standing dietary practices that are inadequate to meet nutritional needs
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults.
150
Pat purchases a 2-liter bottle of root beer. This would be approximately
2 quarts.
According to MyPlate, an adult age 18 or older should consume how many cups of milk or milk equivalents per day on a 2,000-calorie diet?
3
On average, Americans consume approximately ______% of total kilocalories as fat.
33
A meal consisting of a cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate shake provides a total of 1,120 kilocalories. Forty-eight percent of the energy in the meal is from carbohydrate and 13 percent is from protein. How many kilocalories of fat does the meal contain?
437
The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences advocates that 10% to 35% of calories come from protein and ________________ from carbohydrate.
45% to 65%
A large hamburger (e.g., Whopper) sandwich contains 628 kilocalories and 36 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?
52
One serving of Raisin Bran cereal contains 50 percent of the 18 mg Daily Value for iron. How much iron will one serving of your cereal provide?
9 mg
Water would be adequate for replenishing lost fluids for which of the following athletes? Select all that apply.
A runner who completes a 5-kilometer race in 28 minutes. A swimmer who trains in the pool for 45 minutes.
Which of the following most accurately describes the term epidemiology?
A study of how disease rates vary among different population groups
Which of the following adults is engaging in binge drinking? Select all that apply.
A woman who drinks two 12-fl oz cans of beer while eating steamed crabs. A man who drinks four shots of whiskey at a bachelor party. A woman who drinks six 5-fl oz glasses of wine at a cocktail party. A man who drinks a six-pack of 12-fl oz bottles of beer at a cookout.
Which of the following accurately describes the term hypothesis?
An educated guess by a scientist to explain a phenomenon
Which of the following is true about the North American diet?
Approximately half of our carbohydrates come from simple sugars.
Which of the following statements is consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Balance the calories you eat with physical activity.
Which of the following is true about the energy content of nutrients?
Carbohydrates and proteins supply 4 kilocalories per gram.
Margaret, an elderly woman, needs to limit her kilocalorie intake without sacrificing needed nutrients. Keeping in mind MyPlate, which of the following could she do?
Carefully select foods rich in nutrients but low in kilocalories.
Which statement best describes nutrient density?
Consume foods that have the most nutrients when compared to their kilocalories.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of carbohydrates?
Contain more kilocalories than protein
Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are not digested in the stomach or small intestine?
Dietary fiber
Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?
Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs.
Which of the following is NOT a wise application of MyPlate?
Eliminating foods from the Fruits group to lose weight
Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?
Enable chemical processes in the body
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the MyPlate Fruit group?
Include plenty of fruit juices for your fruit servings.
Which of the following is not a nutrition and weight status objective from Healthy People 2020?
Increase the consumption of protein.
Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?
Lipids and oils
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of nutritional assessments?
Most nutrition assessments are time-consuming, costly, and do not provide valuable information.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of protein?
Most significant energy source for humans
Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 18 mg. She has no condition warranting a greater-than-normal need for iron. Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?
Only if her intake is consistently less than 70% of the RDA would she be at great risk of nutritional deficiency.
One cup of apple juice has 111 kilocalories and 1.4 mg of vitamin C. The same serving size of orange juice has 112 kilocalories and 124 mg of vitamin C. Which of the following is true regarding their nutrient density?
Orange juice is more nutrient dense for vitamin C than apple juice.
Which statement best describes the healthful diet principle of moderation?
Pay attention to portion size and plan your entire day's diet so that you don't overconsume nutrient sources.
What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?
Phytochemicals
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?
Plan to eat something relatively low in fat and sodium for dinner if she had a breakfast that was high in fat and sodium.
Which of the following are functions of the essential nutrients? Select all that apply.
Provide energy Promote growth, development, and maintenance Regulate body processes
Which of the following is not true about water?
Provides energy
Which meal contains foods from all food groups represented in MyPlate?
Refried beans, onions, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a tortilla; orange; and water
Which of the following is NOT required on a nutrition label?
The amount per serving of all vitamins and minerals for which there is an RDA
The cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cabbage, and kale.
True
Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?
Variety is the key to the plan.
Which of the following contain no calories?
Vitamins
Nutrient density can be defined as the amount of
a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of kilocalories in that serving.
A food label states that a serving of a particular product provides 20 percent of the Daily Value for fat. This means that
a serving of this product provides about 13 grams of fat.
Which of the following is not one of the six categories of Healthy People 2020: Nutrition and Weight Status Objectives?
calcium defeciency
the essential nutrients
cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed to maintain health.
Which of the following nutrients can be broken down to provide energy? Select all that apply.
carbohydrate protein fat vitamins
Certain nutrients provide us with energy. Some are important for growth and development. Others act to keep body functions running smoothly. Which of the following nutrients does not promote growth and development as its primary function?
carbohydrates
Which of the following does not regulate body processes?
carbohydrates
Fibers belong to the class of nutrients known as
carbohydrates.
Which of the following are examples of phytochemicals?
cartenoids cholesterol
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?
clinical examination
The label on a package of Kool Aid indicates that it contains vitamin C. The amount listed is a percentage of the
daily value
ou 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.
daily value
Over the past 50 years, rates of ______ have declined among American adults.
death from cardiovascular disease
The RDAs for nutrients generally are
designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people.
Which of the following nutrition-related diseases is not one of the three leading causes of death in the United States?
diabetes
The acronym DRI stands for
dietary reference intake
A comparison of the kilocalorie content of a food to the weight of that food is
energy density
EER refers to
estimated calorie needs for the average person of a specific height, weight, age, gender, and physical activity pattern.
Gram for gram, which provides the most energy?
fats
Which government agency is responsible for most U.S. food labeling?
fda
Which government agency is responsible for regulating most U.S. food labeling?
food and drug administration
Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing, peanut butter, or margarine is about the size of a
golf ball
A kilocalorie is a measure of
heat energy
According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, adults should _______________ intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products. decrease
increase
Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the servings from the Dairy group in this menu are
lacking 2 servings
Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are
milk, ready-to-eat cereal, bottled water, soft drinks, and bread.
The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of
nearly all healthy persons
Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day. She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to
overnutrition
Which of the following yield greater than 4 kilocalories per gram?
plant fats
According to MyPlate, eggs belong in the ______ group.
protein
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasize
reduction of total calories, sugar-sweetened beverages, saturated fat, and sodium.
When the cells of the ______ are stimulated, the desire to eat subsides.
satiety center of the brain
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming less than 10% of calories from
saturated fatty acids
A warning sign or symptom of alcohol poisoning is
semiconsciousness or unconsciousness.
Current factors that can influence American food habits negatively are
social changes that are leading to a general time shortage for many of us
Which of the following is not a simple carbohydrate?
starch
characteristics of lipids
supply a concentrated form of fuel for the body
In order to make healthful and logical nutrition decisions, beware of
testimonials about personal experience.
RDAs are NOT used in food labeling because
the are age and gender specific
The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid patterns dietary data from parts of the Mediterranean region that enjoy
the lowest recorded rates of chronic diseases.
Recent studies clearly indicate an association between TV advertising of foods and drinks and ______________________, especially in the United States.
the prevalence of childhood obesity
Nutrition is
the science that links food to health and disease.
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
the second most abundant ingredient by volume.
The health status of "baby boomers" appears lower than that of the previous generation.
true
When using MyPlate to choose fruits and vegetables, one should include a vitamin C source such as citrus fruit and a dark green vegetable each day, as a source of
vitamin a
Which class of nutrients comprises 60% of body weight?
water
Which of the following are among the six classes of essential nutrients? Select all that apply.
water phytochemicals protein alcohol
Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the Grains are
adequate in number of servings but lacking fiber.
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.
adequate intake
The number of servings to consume from each MyPlate food group depends on a person's
age, gender, height, and weight.
Which of the following is not a class of essential nutrients?
alcohol
Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?
alcohol carbs lipids and proteins
Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called
anthropometry
Which of the following terms describes psychological influences that encourage us to find and eat food?
appetite
Adequate Intakes (AI)
are established for nutrients for which there is not enough information to set RDAs.
According to MyPlate, consumption of foods from the Grains group should include
at least half of the grain servings as whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta every day.
The RDAs for nutrients are set
based on the dietary intakes of people who appear to be maintaining nutritional health.
minerals can
become part of the body structural systems
Missy visits a doctor because she feels tired most of the time, is easily distracted, and feels chilled. As part of her examination, Missy has blood drawn to be tested for concentrations of nutrients and their by-products. This part of the examination is the
biochemical evaluation
