Nutrition 1020 - Exam 2 Practice
Which of the following foods would reduce the risk of developing some cancers, according to the MyPlate food guidance system?
Fruits
The Dietary Guidelines 2010 are released by the: -Public -RDI's committee -Food manufacturers -Government -American Medical Association
Government
Portion sizes in the Exchange Lists are based on ______ of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Grams
High Fat
Greater than 35 percent calories from fat
A food providing 40 percent of its Calories from fat is a ____ fat food.
High
The MyPlate plan is an _______________ diet prescription based on age, gender, and physical activity.
Individualized
A mineral that is added back to refined grain products.
Iron
The Daily Reference Values (DRVs) are based on a 2,000-Calorie diet, and they are used to describe nutritional information in a Nutrition Facts panel on a food package label.
T
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is a daily amount of a nutrient that is not likely to pose any adverse health effect.
T
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) maintains the database on food composition in the Unites States of America.
T
The adult Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for Energy or Calories called the Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) can be calculated using factors for various physical activity levels, age, height, and weight.
T
There are two FDA-approved health claims that can be made based upon a good source of fiber from grains, fruits, and vegetables; one for reducing the risk for developing heart disease and the other for reducing the risk of cancer.
T
There is a Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for water for adults.
T
There is a Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for the essential fatty acids for adults.
T (1.6g omega3, 17g omega6 men; 1.1 omega3, 12g omega6 women)
MyPlate vegetable subgroup foods include: -fruits -legumes (dry beans and peas) -empty foods -milk -oils
legumes (dry beans and peas)
Which of the following nutrients has an Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)? -physical activity -alcohol -vitamin A -Calories -linoleic acid
linoleic acid (5-10% omega6; 0.6-1.2% omega3)
A MyPlate food that may help prevent osteoporosis is: -fruits -legumes (dry beans and peas) -empty foods -milk -oils
milk
MyPlate foods that provide high quality protein are: -fruits -legumes (dry beans and peas) -empty foods -milk -oils
milk
MyPlate foods that provide essential fatty acids include: -fruits -legumes (dry beans and peas) -empty foods -milk -oils
oils
The Exchange Lists System contains an exchange called: -high-fat foods -high-protein foods -other carbohydrates -low-sodium foods -all the above
other carbohydrates
The MyPlate vegetable food group is rich in which nutrient(s):
pro-Vitamin A and vitamin C
The MyPlate vegetable food group is rich in which nutrient(s): -vitamin B12 -calcium -vitamin A -pro-vitamin A and Vitamin C -iron
pro-vitamin A and Vitamin C
The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for fiber for adults is: 1 g/100 Cal recommended 1.4 g/100 Cal recommended 1 g/100 Cal consumed 1.4g/100 Cal consumed none of the above
1.4g/100 Cal consumed
Given that the RDI for iron is 18 milligrams (mg) and the chicken enchilada dinner provides 10% Iron per serving, then one serving of the chicken enchilada provides ____ mg iron. 0.18 1.8 18 36 3
1.8
The MyPlate Food Guidance System recommends eating __ of the needed grain as whole grains. 1/5 1/4 1/2 3/4 1/8
1/2
A food package label states that the food inside provides 10 grams of protein and a total of 305 Calories. What percent of Calories is from protein? 3 8 13 76 130
13
For a food manufacturer to make a health claim concerning fiber and heart disease, the food must provide at least __% of the DRV for fiber. 5 10 15 20 25
20
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat is: 10-35% of Calories 20-35% of Calories 45-65% of Calories 55-75% of Calories none of the above
20-35% of Calories
The term reduced on a food package labels means ___ % less than the original product. 5 10 15 20 25
25 (25% or less of a nutrient)
Moderate Fat
25-35 percent of calories from fat
The DRI for Physical activity is ______ minutes per day.
60
The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for physical activity for adults is ___ minutes cumulative moderate activity three times a week. 30 45 60 75 90
60
Nutrient Dense Foods:
A food is nutrient dense if it provides at least 20% of the RDI for a nutrient per serving.
To make a claim that a food supplies a good source of a nutrient, usually the food must provide at least 20% of the RDI or DRV
A statement linking the nutrition profile of the food to a reduced risk of a particular disease
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are specific to: -age -MyPlate food guidance system -DRI's -RDI's -Dietary Guidelines 2010 -A, B, and C
A, B, and C
Standard used to prescribe and evaluate the distribution of energy intake for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
AMDR
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein is 10-35% of calories. t/f
T
Across. The Dietary Guidelines 2010 guidelines, AHA guidelines, and ACS guidelines recommend to moderate ________ intake.
Alcohol
A use of the DRIs is for dietary ____________.
Analysis
Meat, eggs, and ________ are included in the MyPlate protein foods group.
Beans Seeds
Foods from the dairy group of the MyPlate food guidance system may reduce the risk of:
Bone Loss
The ___________ composition of foods is provided in food composition tables and databases
Chemical
Which word below best describes the information provided in food composition tables and databases?
Chemical
A fat soluble substance that does not have a DRI because it is nonessential.
Cholesterol
Which of the following foods is a starchy vegetable, according to the MyPlate food guidance system?
Corn
Which disease or condition below does not have an approved food package label health claim established for it?
Diabetes
A food that provides empty Calories is a _________ food choice in the MyPlate food guidance system.
Discretionary
There is a 'free-food' list in the: -Exchange Lists system -MyPlate food guidance system -DRI's -RDI's -Dietary Guidelines 2010
Exchange Lists system
≤5 g fat; ≤2 g SFA & TFA; ≤95 mg cholesterol per 3.5 ounce serving
Extra Lean
A Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for fiber has been established.
F
A natural source of trans fatty acids (TFA) in the food supply is vegetable oil.
F
A refined grain product contains homocysteine.
F
Food composition tables provide the same information as seen on a food package label.
F
Foods from the "Fruit" group provide an excellence source of iron.
F
Joseph ate the following in 1 day: egg McMuffin, coffee with cream, doughnut, coke, hamburger, French fries, apple, phili-steak Subway sandwich. The foods in Joseph's diet are promoting heart health.
F
Joseph ate the following in 1 day: egg McMuffin, coffee with cream, doughnut, coke, hamburger, French fries, apple, phili-steak Subway sandwich. Joseph's diet met the American Cancer Society guideline for consumption of fruits and vegetables.
F
Joseph ate the following in one day: breakfast egg sandwich, coffee with cream, doughnut, regular soda, hamburger, French fries, apple, steak sub sandwich. Joseph's diet met the American Cancer Society guideline for consumption of fruits and vegetables.
F
MyPlate equivalents and Exchange List portion sizes are the same for comparable foods.
F
Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) are expressed as a percent of the most recent Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) values.
F
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein is 5 to 15 percent of total Calories.
F
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for vitamin C is 2000 mg for adult men and women. The DRI for vitamin C is 75 mg for adult women and 90 mg for adult men. If you are a woman consuming 1,500 mg of vitamin C daily from food and supplements you are at a high risk for developing vitamin C toxicity.
F
A prepared chicken enchilada dinner provides 470 mg of sodium per serving, therefore it is a low sodium food. t/f
F (140mg or less is low)
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat is 25-35% of total Calories.
F (20-35%)
A prepared chicken enchilada dinner provides 30 mg cholesterol per serving. Therefore, it could be labeled "low cholesterol". t/f
F (20mg or less is low)
A person who consumes 2,715 mg of sodium in one day is in accordance with the dietary guidelines, 2010 for sodium intake.
F (<2300mg/day then to 1500mg/day)
A prepared chicken enchilada dinner provides 15% of the RDI for vitamin C. Therefore, it could be labeled nutrient dense for vitamin C. t/f
F (it needs 20%)
: Negligible amounts of fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugar, or Calories. <0.5 grams of TFAs per serving.
Free
A sweet, carbohydrate and fiber-rich food that Americans are encouraged to consume according to the Dietary Guidelines 2010.
Fruit
: ≤10 g fat; ≤4.5 g SFA & TFA; ≤95 mg cholesterol per 3.5 ounce serving
Lean
Low fat
Less than 25 percent from Fat
1/3 fewer Calories; 1/2 the fat or sodium; color or texture (compared to the original product)
Light or Lite
A food providing less than 140 milligrams sodium per serving is a ____ sodium food.
Low
Sodium (≤140 mg per serving) - Cholesterol (≤20 mg per serving) - Calorie (≤40 Calories per serving) - Fat (≤3 g fat per 3.5 ounce serving)
Low
A MyPlate food within the dairy group group that is associated with reduced risk of osteoporosis.
Milk
The name for the MyPlate healthy fat category
Oils
A type of oil that has a health claim for possibly reducing the risk of heart disease.
Olive oil
Which information item is not included on the food package label?
Percent of Calories from fat
To prevent cancer a person should eat a high proportion of _____ foods.
Plant
Joseph ate the following in 1 day: egg McMuffin, coffee with cream, doughnut, coke, hamburger, French fries, apple, phili-steak Subway sandwich. Joseph's diet does not meet the Dietary Guidelines, 2010 recommendation for "shifting food intake patterns to a more plant-based diet."
T
On the food package label, total fat is the sum of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
T
An electrolyte that has a health claim for possibly reducing hypertension.
Potassium
Substance for which the DRI for adults is calculated at 0.8 grams per kilogram per day..
Protein
Which of the following MyPlate food groups provide a good source of iron?
Protein Foods
Vitamins are expressed as a percentage of the ____ on the Nutrition Facts panel of a food package label.
RDI
25% less of a nutrient compared to the original product
Reduced or Less
The Dietary Guidelines 2010 recommend reducing the intake of this mineral based substance.
Salt
One of the Exchange Lists.
Starch
A directive included in the Dietary Guidelines 2010 states "Shift food intake patterns to a more plant-based diet."
T
A person who consumes 5 or more of a variety of fruits and vegetables in one day is in accordance with the American Cancer Society guidelines.
T
A prepared chicken enchilada dinner provides 83 Calorie from fat and 340 total Calories. It is a low fat food. t/f
T
American Heart Association and American Cancer Society guidelines both emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight.
T
Food composition tables and databases can be used to perform dietary analysis.
T
Foods from the "vegetable" group provide a source of fiber.
T
If a food product weighs 120 grams total per serving and the fat in the servings weighs 12 grams, then the food can be labeled 90 percent fat free.
T
Nutrient Density
The amount of nutrient in reference to the Calories or serving of food.
Which of the following statements is correct for using the term light on a food package label?
The product has one-third fewer Calories per serving compared to the original product. The product has one-half the amount of sodium per serving compared to the original product. The product has one-half the amount of fat per serving compared to the original product. The product is a lighter color or texture per serving compared to the original product. All of the above
Consumption should be as low as possible of this type of fatty acid, according to the Dietary Guidelines 2010.
Trans
A MyPlate food group that provides a source of both protein and fiber.
Vegetables
Which MyPlate food group provides a good source of phytochemicals, vitamin C and beta carotene?
Vegetables
Which food below provides empty Calories?
Whole Milk
Which of the following foods is not included in the dairy group of the MyPlate food guidance system?
Whole milk Yogurt Ice cream Cheese None of the above
A food package label health claim exists for: -fiber and cancer -fiber and heart disease -low saturated fat and cholesterol and heart disease -folic acid and neural tube defects -all of the above
all of the above
The Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) are not established for: -essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and EFA's. -water and electrolytes -carbohydrate, protein, and fat -cholesterol and phospholipids -all the above
all the above
Joseph ate the following in 1 day: egg McMuffin, coffee with cream, doughnut, coke, hamburger, French fries, apple, phili-steak Subway sandwich. Which foods in Joseph's diet provided Empty Calories? -french fries -coke -hamburger -doughnut -all the above
all the above (empty calories if food has solid fat and added sugar)
There is a food package label health claim for all of the following diseases or conditions except: -neural tube defects -osteoporosis -cancer -heart disease -allergy
allergy
Joseph ate the following in 1 day: egg McMuffin, coffee with cream, doughnut, coke, hamburger, French fries, apple, phili-steak Subway sandwich. Which foods in Joseph's diet provided phytochemicals? -apple -cream -coke -hamburger -all the above
apple
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)? -they are based on a 2000 Cal diet -they are set at minimum levels to prevent deficiency. -they are established for each gender -they are specific for age groups -both C and D are true
both C and D are true
Which word below best describes the information provided in food composition tables and databases? -adequate -basal -chemical -dietary -essential
chemical
Which of the following is NOT one of the top ten common allergy causing foods? -peanuts -shellfish -nuts -corn -eggs
corn
The American Heart Association recommend for alcohol intake for men is: -to eliminate alcohol intake -to consume 3 drinks per day -for those who drink to limit intake to not more than 2 drinks per day. -none of the above
for those who drink to limit intake to not more than 2 drinks per day.
MyPlate foods that may reduce some cancers include: -fruits -legumes (dry beans and peas) -empty foods -milk -oils
fruits
The portion sizes in the Exchange system are based on: -AMDR's -MyPlate -grams of carbs, protein, fat, and total Calories -nutrient density -a 2000 Calorie diet
grams of carbs, protein, fat, and total Calories
Ingredients on food package labels are listed in descending order by: -percentage -density -cost -weight -hydration
weight
