Nutrition Exam 1
According to the FDA, a food label that reads "improves memory" is an example of a
"Improves memory" is an example of structure-function claim. Other choices: Daily Value claim, qualified health claim, and health claim
how many minerals are essential?
16
% Daily Values of Nutrition Facts labels are based on a daily calorie intake of:
2000 calories per day
What is a normal range (mg/dL) for blood glucose?
70-99
Which of the following is not a difference between soluble and insoluble fibers?
Cause / don't cause constipation
Which of the following is NOT a set of values within the Dietary Reference Intakes?
Estimated Average Allowances are NOT Dietary Reference Intakes. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels, Recommended Dietary Allowances, and Adequate Intakes are
What term describes how quickly glucose is absorbed from a food after ingestion, how high blood glucose rises as a result, and how quickly blood glucose returns to normal?
Glycemic response
What is learned from a cohort study?
Information on a selected group of people at intervals over a period of time
Which of the following cannot add fat to the body?
Inorganic nutrients cannot add fat to the body, but alcohol, protein, and carbohydrates yield energy and can add fat to the body
Which of the following is not considered in the peer-review process?
Location and school
Which of the following are simple carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides and disaccharides & glucose and frustose
Which of the following is more energy dense compared to the others? Banana, toast, cereal, donut
donut
What is a measure of the energy a food provides relative to the weight of the food?
energy density
These foods have potentially beneficial effects on health.
functional foods
Which of the following is a feature of the Daily Values found on food labels?
They assist people in determining whether a food contains a little or a lot of a nutrient. Review pages 57-58
Which of the following is not a strength of experimental studies?
They can narrow down the list of possible causes
Which of the following types of fat is not included in the list that must be provided on the Nutrition Facts label?
Unsaturated
What typically causes a primary nutrient deficiency?
inadequate intake
Which of the following is less likely to be associated with the most reliable sources of nutrition information on the Internet?
.com
Which of the following is NOT a correct Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for the given nutrient?
35-65% calories from carbohydrates
What is the primary role of vitamins?
Facilitate release of energy from carbohydrates, fat, and protein
Gram for gram, which of the following provides the most energy?
Fats provide the most energy gram for gram compared to the other energy-yielding nutrients and alcohol.
What must readers assume when they are gathering nutrition information on the Internet?
Greater responsibility in determining if they information is valid or not
Which of the following is NOT a feature of high-fiber foods? Choices: effective in weight control; usually lower in fat and simple sugars; provide more energy per gram than processed foods; provide feeling of fullness.
Provide more energy per gram than processed foods
Which of the following best describes an empty calorie food?
foods that provide energy but lack protein, vitamins or minerals
Which of the following provides the most fiber per serving?
legumes
In what part of the body is most of the glycogen stored?
muscles
Which of the following is NOT a legume?
potatoes
What is the long-standing primary credential of a nutrition expert?
registered dietitian
The feeling of fullness caused by fibers that are not broken down in the stomach is...
satiety
Your nephew Jimmy, who is 10 years old, has told you that his body doesn't make insulin. He confides in you that he craves candy but was told by his parents that he can only eat sugar-free snacks. From which of the following conditions does Jimmy most likely suffer?
type 1 diabetes
According to nutrition labeling laws, the amounts of which vitamin must be listed on the package label as a percent Daily Value?
vitamin D
Which of the following is NOT a simple carbohydrate? Choices: starch; white sugar; monosaccharide; disaccharide.
starch
Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?
starch
What are the principles of diet planning?
Adequacy, balance, kcalorie control, nutrient density, moderation, and variety
MyPlate was created to...
Illustrate the five food groups
What is the term for the process used to ensure each person has an equal chance of being in the experimental or control group?
Randomization
Which of the following is NOT a feature of serving size information on food labels?
Small bags of individually wrapped food items must contain only one serving
Which of the following is a characteristic of carbohydrates information on food labels?
The "Total Carbohydrate" amount includes starch, sugars, and fiber
Which of the following differs between a control and an experimental group?
their treatments
