NFS Ch.2
Recommended Dietary Allowances were first published in which decade?
1940s
Daily Values are based on a ______ kcalorie diet.
2000
The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) for a selected nutrient would meet the needs of approximately what percentage of individuals in a population?
50%
The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are estimated to meet the nutrient needs of what percentage of a healthy population group?
97-98%
Scientists currently recommend Nutrition Facts labels include information about which vitamins of concern?
A & D
Which of the following methods is MOST likely to provide accurate information about what a person typically eats? A computerized food frequency questionnaire A 3-day food record that includes a weekend day kept by the individual Analyzing all grocery store and restaurant receipts kept over a 60 day time period A diet history that includes a 24 hour recall and a food frequency questionnaire
A diet history that includes a 24 hour recall and a food frequency questionnaire
Which statement regarding foods selected in a restaurant is FALSE? A menu item labeled "low fat" must meet the same criteria as a packaged product with a "low fat" label. Nutrient claims about menu items must be backed up with appropriate nutrition information. A restaurant cannot make a health claim on its menu. Restaurants are not required to have food labels unless the establishment has 20 or more locations.
A restaurant cannot make a health claim on its menu.
______are used when not enough information is available to establish an EAR for a particular nutrient.
AIs
Which of the following statements is true about the Daily Values standards? The DVs may overestimate nutrient needs for some populations but they would never underestimate the requirements for any group. DVs help consumers know if a food is a good source of a particular nutrient. A DV of 5% or less on a food label indicates that the food is low in that nutrient.
All of these statements are true.
Which statement about proportionality is true? Proportionality means we need to eat more of some types of foods than others. Proportionality is represented by the area covered on the MyPlate logo. Proportionality indicates that grains, vegetables, fruits and dairy are the groups from which to eat the most foods.
All of these statements are true.
A food frequency questionnaire reveals that an individual has very low energy intake. What other information would be needed before a diagnosis of malnutrition could be made? (3)
Anthropometric measurements Physical exam Medical history
Which is NOT an anthropometric measurement? Blood glucose level Height Weight in kilograms Wrist circumference
Blood glucose level
How is the order in which ingredients are listed on a food label determined?
By contribution to total weight
Nutrition Facts labels contain information about which minerals?
Calcium and iron
Which is typically not found on a Nutrition Facts label?
Calories per serving as compared to comparable products
How is the nutritional health of populations monitored?
Comparisons of trends in food intake and health.
Which health claim on a food label is NOT allowed? Diets low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer. Diets rich in vitamin C will reduce the incidence of colds and flu. Adequate calcium intake throughout life helps maintain bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Diets high in sodium may increase the risk of high blood pressure in some people.
Diets rich in vitamin C will reduce the incidence of colds and flu.
The amount of a nutrient estimated to meet the needs of 50% of people in the same gender and life stage group is the:
EAR
Which is the least logical use of information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)? Determining priorities for funding government health programs Determining effectiveness of existing programs Establishing daily requirements for major nutrients in selected population groups Planning public policy and goals
Establishing daily requirements for major nutrients in selected population groups
Dietary Guidelines for Americans do not specify anything about __________ .
Exercise
Which of the following tools is most accurate in assessing nutritional status?
Food frequency questionnaire
How would donuts be categorized in the MyPlate food plan?
Grains & empty calories
A system that scores the average American diet is the:
Healthy Eating Index.
Which is NOT a goal or objective of the Healthy People Initiative? Eliminating health disparities among Americans Decreasing prevalence of obesity among adults Increasing the number of formula-fed infants in the U.S. Reduction of deaths due to heart disease
Increasing the number of formula-fed infants in the U.S.
Using dietary information provided by ______________ would be the most practical approach to evaluate your own diet.
MyPlate
Which is the FALSE statement regarding the MyPlate guidelines? No matter your caloric requirements, MyPlate can be effectively used as a guide for eating. MyPlate Daily Food Plan does NOT include recommendations for physical activity. The amount of the plate covered by each food group is proportional to the amount each group should contribute to a healthy diet. MyPlate emphasizes proportionality, variety, moderation and nutrient density.
MyPlate Daily Food Plan does NOT include recommendations for physical activity.
Which foods or beverages are recommended to be increased in order to maintain and achieve a healthy body weight? Peas and beans Cheese and fruits Fruit drinks Alcoholic beverages
Peas and beans
Which is NOT a goal of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)? Prescribing what a person should eat each day Prevention of nutrient deficiencies Promotion of healthful eating Reduction of chronic diseases
Prescribing what a person should eat each day
The nutritional analysis of a diet that follows The MyPlate recommendations would most closely resemble which DRI group?
RDAs
Which would most likely be used to plan menus for a school breakfast and lunch program?
RDAs
What is an advantage of using a 24-hour dietary recall for assessing food intake?
Repeated recalls of the same person are more accurate estimates of typical intake.
Which is the FALSE statement regarding RDAs? RDAs recommend amounts of nutrients that can serve as a goal for individual intake. The RDAs are one component of the DRIs. The EARs are derived from the RDAs. RDAs are often used in menu planning.
The EARs are derived from the RDAs.
What is true about the ingredient list in a food label?
The ingredients are listed by weight.
Which of the following statements about the assessment of food intake is FALSE? Food frequency questionnaires do not give specific information about an individual's food intake. Food records are reliable but individuals may change their usual intake while recording his or her intake. The most common error made in reporting food intake is to overestimate portion sizes. Food intake records should include one weekend day for greatest accuracy.
The most common error made in reporting food intake is to overestimate portion sizes.
Which of the following is FALSE concerning the MyPlate web site? The tools on the web site are only applicable to a 2000 kcal dietary requirement. Nutrition information can be personalized for individuals. The website allows individuals to analyze their diets for energy and nutrient intake. The website is of little use to those Americans without internet access.
The tools on the web site are only applicable to a 2000 kcal dietary requirement.
What is true about dietary supplements?
They are classified as food and not drugs.
What do foods in the same exchange list have in common?
They contain about the same number of kilocalories.
What is a purpose of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?
They expand on the RDAs to address excesses as well as deficiencies.
How do the Dietary Guidelines for Americans address the problem of obesity?
They recommend balancing kilocalories consumed with the kilocalories expended in activity.
What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
They suggest overall diet and lifestyle choices to promote health.
Which of the following is NOT an authorized health claim associating intake with a health consequence? Soluble fiber and coronary heart disease Dietary fat and cancer risk Sodium intake and blood pressure Vitamin A intake and risk of cataracts
Vitamin A intake and risk of cataracts
To manage weight and prevent unhealthy weight gain, the MyPlate guide recommends:
a minimum of 150 minutes of activity weekly
Structure/function claims describe a benefit in relation to ________________________________.
a nutrient-deficiency disease.
What are the factors used to calculate the Estimated Energy Requirements (EERs)?
age, gender, weight, height, activity
The variables used to calculate Estimated Energy Requirements include:
age, gender, weight, height, and physical activity level.
Dietary supplement labels must include:
all the ingredients in the dietary supplement.
Early nutritional recommendations made in the U.S said Levels of intake were based on:
amounts to prevent nutrient deficiencies.
The focus of the Dietary Guidance has changed in recent years to match:
an increase in chronic diseases such as diabetes.
The Healthy People Initiative encourages :
community intervention and breast feeding.
Computer software can be used to analyze diets. The most appropriate time to use a nutrition analysis program would be when:
comparing the planned menu for children in an elementary school to the RDAs.
MyPlate Daily Food Plan says Calorie needs are used to :
determine food group amounts.
A question such as "Who does the grocery shopping in your house?" would most appropriately be included in a:
diet history
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels are most likely to be exceeded when:
dietary supplements are taken
Vending machine food labeling says Calorie information must be posted at the:
drive through window of fast food chains.
A healthy eating pattern emphasizes all of the following EXCEPT: nutrient-dense foods. medium amounts of high protein foods. consuming more oils than solid fats. eating 3 servings of foods containing refined grains per day.
eating 3 servings of foods containing refined grains per day.
The three main categories in the Exchange List are carbohydrate, meat and meat substitutes, and:
fat
The descriptor, Healthy, can legally be used on a food product when the product contains adequate levels of at least one selected nutrient and is low in:
fat, saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol.
Empty calories are:
from added sugars and/or solid fats.
The MyPlate plan separates foods into groups to help Americans apply the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines to their individual diets. These groups are:
fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods and dairy.
Food Disappearance Surveys are used to identify:
general trends in food intake among a population.
Analysis of blood can be used to determine:
glucose and cholesterol levels.
On the MyPlate guide, oils are:
included and recommendations are given in teaspoons.
The purpose of the AMDRs is to:
make recommendations for the proportions of fats, carbohydrates and proteins that make up a healthy diet.
The recommendation of moderation in healthy diets:
means limiting portion sizes and choosing nutrient-dense foods.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans are intended to _______________________________________________________________________________________________ .
promote health and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity and the risk of chronic disease.
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) are not ______________________________________________________________.
recommended levels for consumption.
A complete nutritional assessment would include all of the following EXCEPT: laboratory measurements. past and present dietary intake information. setting nutritional goals. anthropometric measurements.
setting nutritional goals.
"Qualified" health claims must be accompanied by a _____________________________ .
statement of explanation
The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans considers all of the following healthy eating patterns EXCEPT: USDA Food Patterns. the Asian Cultural Food Consumption Program. Mediterranean-style eating pattern. the DASH Eating Plan.
the Asian Cultural Food Consumption Program.
Choose Your Foods, formerly called Exchange Lists group foods according:
to macronutrient and energy content.
