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Typical Americans need to reduce their intake of: -SoFAS -dairy foods -whole grains -fruit

-SoFAS

Which of the following examples illustrates the concept of dietary proportionality? -a mother of two children prepares foods that represent each MyPlate food group in a meal -an athlete decreases his total calorie intake during the off season, when he is not as active -a teenager consumes one serving of potato chips instead of the whole bag

-an athlete decreases his total calorie intake during the off season, when he is not as active

The Estimated Energy Requirements are formulated to: -avoid long-term gain -be liberal with the estimated requirements -match the energy use of an average person -be more specific than RDA or AI

-avoid long-term gain -match the energy use of an average person -be more specific than RDA or AI

Moderation requires: -avoiding megadoses of nutrients -choosing a variety of foods from all food groups -paying attention to portion sizes of foods

-avoiding megadoses of nutrients -paying attention to portion sizes of foods

Measuring concentrations of nutrients, nutrient by-products, or enzyme activities in the blood to determine nutritional status is known as _____ assessment. -anthropometric -clinical -biochemical -environmental -dietary

-biochemical

Variety in diet means: -choosing different foods within a given food group -eating the same food day after day -choosing foods from various food groups

-choosing different foods within a given food group -choosing foods from various food groups

A registered dietitian assesses a new resident in a long-term care facility. She notes that her patient has edema (fluid retention), hair loss, and a bedsore that will not heal. These observations are part of her _____ assessment, which leads her to suspect inadequate protein intake. -biochemical -clinical -environmental -anthropometric -dietary

-clinical

Which of the following dietary habits is associated with living a long, healthy life? -eating plenty of red and processed meats -consuming fiber-rich foods -excluding fish and other seafoods -consuming foods with low nutrient density

-consuming fiber-rich foods

These health habits help achieve a long, vigorous life: -choosing energy-dense foods -consuming fiber-rich foods -exercising regularly -following a diet that is low in animal fat and trans fat -including fish in the dish

-consuming fiber-rich foods -exercising regularly -following a diet that is low in animal fat and trans fat -including fish in the dish

Calcium and vitamin D are nutrients of public health concern because many Americans: -do not get enough of them -consume too much of them

-do not get enough of them

Which of the following are drawbacks of using assessment of body composition to determine nutritional status? -difficult to obtain and generally unreliable -does not offer in-depth examination -more expensive assessment is required for confirmation

-does not offer in-depth examination -more expensive assessment is required for confirmation

What is(are) the benefit(s) of using body composition to determine nutritional status? -in-depth examination -easy to obtain -generally reliable

-easy to obtain -generally reliable

Select background factors that are important to consider when conducting an evaluation of nutritional health. -education level -current medications -family health history -family size -weight history -current diseases

-education level -current medications -family health history -weight history -current diseases

Leigh is a registered dietitian who works in WIC clinic in a disadvantaged part of town. When she works with new clients, she asks about their ability to purchase food and the resources they have to store and prepare their food. This is an example of _____ assessment.

-environmental

What is the main factor that leads to obesity? -increased physical activity -excess intake of calories -reduced intake of calories

-excess intake of calories

The RD credential indicates that the person: -has completed rigorous clinical training in nutrition -can prescribe medications to treat nutrition-related diseases, such as diabetes -has completed rigorous classroom work in nutrition -participates in continuing education

-has completed rigorous clinical training in nutrition -has completed rigorous classroom work in nutrition -participates in continuing education

Anthropometric measurements that help to determine nutritional status include: -body circumferences -skinfold thicknesses -food frequency questionnaires -hemoglobin levels -weight -height

-height -weight -skinfold thickness -body circumferences

A food is said to be nutrient dense if the nutrient-to-calorie ratio is: -low -high

-high

Vitamin or mineral toxicity is most likely to result from consuming: -a diet predominated by energy-dense foods -a variety of nutrient-dense foods -a balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement -individual vitamin and mineral supplements

-individual vitamin and mineral supplements

Which of the following accurately describe the Daily Value? -it is based on a 2000-calories diet -it is used on the Nutrition Facts panel -it is the minimum amount of a nutrient to consume per day -it is a generic standard

-it is based on a 2000-calories diet -it is used on the Nutrition Facts panel -it is a generic standard

Another name for a heart attack is: -osteoporosis -cerebrovascular accident -myocardinal infarction -bowel obstruction

-myocardinal infarction

John consistency consumes 1000 kcal per day above his estimated energy requirement. John is in a state of: -undernutrition -desirable nutrition -overnutrition -balance

-overnutrition

Malnutrition refers to: -overnutrition -undernutrition -desirable nutrition

-overnutrition -undernutrition

The dietary component of a comprehensive nutritional assessment may involve: -recalling food intake from the previous day -measuring blood nutrient concentration -estimating percent body fat with skinfold measurements -measurement of waist circumference

-recalling food intake from the previous day

A change in health status, such as fatigue, which is reported by the patient, is known as a(n): -symptom -risk factor -anthropometric assessment -megadose

-system

Biochemical assessment of nutritional status involved the measurement of: -the activity of specific blood enzymes -skinfold thickness at specific body sites -nutrient by-products in the blood, urine and feces -concentrations of nutrients in the body

-the activity of specific blood enzymes -nutrient by-products in the blood, urine and feces -concentrations of nutrients in the body

What is the purpose of the Recommended Dietary Allowances? -to evaluate a person's current dietary intake of nutrients -to prevent nutrient toxicity -to estimate a person's current dietary intake of energy

-to evaluate a person's current dietary intake of nutrients

Serious diseases linked to obesity include: -type 2 diabetes -night blindness -some forms of cancer

-type 2 diabetes -some forms of cancer

Which of the following best describes Dietary Reference Intakes? -nutrient intake amount sufficient to meet the needs 97-98% of the population -umbrella term for various nutrient recommendations set be the Food and Nutrition Board -the branch of the Institute of Medicine that sets nutrient recommendations -estimate of the energy intake requirements

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

Focusing on _____ in diet planning can make meals more interesting and helps to ensure adequate nutrient intake. -energy density -balance -moderation -variety

-variety

Arrange the following foods according to their energy densities, from highest energy density to lowest. -beans -bagels -lettuce -butter

1. butter 2. bagels 3. beans 4. lettuce

Energy density of a food is determined by comparing the calorie (kcal) content of the food with the ______ of the food.

weight

T/F: A healthful diet requires people to give up their favorite foods.

False

_____ is the credential that flags a health professional as the most accurate and reliable source of up-to-date nutrition advice.

RD

Besides poor dietary habits, a very common lifestyle factor that contributes to chronic disease is a lack of physical _____.

exercise

When biochemical measurements show that nutritional status is poor, but there is no outward symptoms of a nutritional deficiency, this is termed ______ deficiency.

subclinical