NSC 170 Chapter 3

The tolerable upper intake level is the highest amount of a nutrient

1 .that is unlikely to cause harm in almost all people 2. above which toxicity effects are likely

In the protein group, the standard serving size is equivalent to

1 ounce meat, 1 egg, 1/4 cup cooked dry beans

In the grains group, one slice of bread is equivalent to

1. 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal 2. 1/2 cup cooked pasta 3. 1/2 hamburger bun

In the fruits group, the standard serving size is equivalent to

1. 1 small apple 2. half cup raisins

What is true of Daily Values

1. They are more simplified than the RDA's 2. they are based on a standard diet of 2000 kcal/day

Which of the following influences your nutrient requirements

1. age and gender 2. general health status 3. use of medications

Which of the following is/are benefits to consuming plant sources of protein?

1. decreased heart disease risk 2. decreased vascular disease risk

A produce farmer is interested in growing organic crops. Based on regulations, what would the farmer have to avoid?

1. genetic improvements 2. synthetic fertilizer 3. ionizing radiation

The nutrition facts panel

1. lists certain food constituents 2. indicates serving amounts 3. indicates the % Daily Value of some food constituents

Why are cream cheese, cream and butter not considered part of the dairy group

1. little or no calcium 2. high amount of fat

The Supplement Facts label must include:

1. manufacturer's contact information 2. serving size 3. % DV of each nutrient

The vegetable group is high in which of the following

1. micronutrients 2. phytochemicals 3. fiber

choosemyplate.gov can assist with which of the following tasks

1. physical activity training 2. daily caloric intake 3. macro and micronutrient content

Purpose of AMDR's

1. reducing the risk of diet-related chronic diseases 2. providing a range of intakes to promote adequate macronutrients

What are the appropriate uses of the DRI standards?

1. to ensure that the diet meets the RDA and AI levels 2. for diet planning 3. to ensure that one specific nutrient is not over consumed

Which of the following nutrients are required on the nutrition facts panel

1. vitamin c 2. saturated fats 3. sodium

to be labeled as reduced the product contains ___% less of the nutrient or calories found in the reference products

25

Which vitamins are required to be placed on the Nutrition Facts Panel

C and A

Macronutrients with its AMDR

Carbohydrate (45%-65%) Fat (20%-35%) Protein (10%-35%)

The ______ takes into account a person's exercise, stage in the life cycle, and weight into account

EER

Which of the following dietary guides were inspired by the Food Guide Pyramid

Mediterranean Food Guide and Asian Diet Pyramid

What function on choosemyplate.gov would you recommend for someone looking to track their food intake

SuperTracker

Milk is often fortified with which of the following nutrients

Vitamin D and Vitamin A

which of the following is NOT a concern related to consuming animal foods

absorption of minerals

fortification

addition of nutrients as a level above what it normally contains such as calcium to orange juice

Example of solid fat

butter

a goal of dietary planning is to reach 100% of you ____ ______ for fiber, vitamins, and minerals each day

daily value

The dietary supplement and health education act of 1994 meant that

dietary supplements were classified as foods

Addition of iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid back into cereal grain products is known as

enrichment

Dietary reference intakes are intended to help people reduce risk of nutrient deficiencies, but do not address nutrient excesses

false

The addition of any nutrient to foods is known as

fortification

Dairy groups

ice cream, soy milk, pudding

Which of the following reasons were NOT commonly listed for taking dietary supplements

increase weight loss improve exercise recovery

Which of the following is not a primary storage site for vitamins

kidneys

What information should be listed on a Nutrition facts Panel

list of ingredients, servings per container, saturated fats

A significant difference between Vitamins B & C versus Vitamin D is

meeting daily intake recommendations is essential

An amount of a vitamin or mineral that is at least 10 times the recommended amount of the nutrient know as a

megadose

Reduced-fat ranch dressing is an example of what kind of claim

nutrient content claim

meeting the _______ of a particular nutrient can prevent the development of a deficiency-specific related disease

requirement

A _________ describes the role a nutrient or dietary supplement plays in maintaining a structure, such as bone or promoting a normal function, such as digestion

structure/function claim

enrichment is the re-addition of which of the following nutrients to cereal grain products

thiamin, riboflavin, and folic acid

Which of the following statements would NOT be permitted on the label of a dietary supplement

this product may help with hypertension

which of the following best describes dietary reference intakes

umbrella term for various nutrient recommendations set by the Food and Nutrition Board

Which of the following micronutrients would you expect to find in foods such as beef, eggs, and tofu?

zinc, b vitamins, and iron