Nutrition Exam 1
According to the USDA eating patterns, one teaspoon (tsp) oil is equal to:
1 tsp soft margarine.
Based on the USDA's MyPlate, at least _____ of the plate should be occupied by fruits and vegetables at each meal.
1/2
According to the USDA Eating Patterns, which of the following includes the recommended daily amounts of nutrient-dense food from each group for a sedentary, 32-year-old woman who requires 2,000 kcal/day?
2 c fruits, 21/2 c vegetables, 6 oz grains, 51/2 oz protein foods, 3 c milk, and 6 tsp oils
Roberto consumes two slices of toast with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, a cup of yogurt, ½ cup blueberries, and one cup of orange juice for breakfast. What food group equivalents did he consume?
2 oz grains, 2 oz protein, 1 cup dairy, and 1 ½ fruits
The percentages of the daily values in the updated label on food packages are given in terms of a person requiring _____ calories each day.
2,000
According to the USDA Eating Patterns, what is the amount of vegetables and grains needed every day to maintain the Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern at the 2,000-calorie level each day?
21/2 cups vegetables and 6 oz grains
What percent of fat calories did Sanjay consume yesterday if he ate a total of 2200 calories and 73 grams of fat?
30%
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) committee recommends a diet that provides _____ % of its calories from carbohydrate.
45-65
Which one of the following is NOT a source of raw oil?
A blend of vegetable and canola oil
Which of the following details would be provided on a small label on a roll of candy rings?
A website to visit for nutrient information
Which of the following compounds is present in garlic?'
Antioxidant organosulfur compounds
What is one similarity between the USDA Eating Patterns and the Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management?
Both can be used by healthy people
A person has eaten the following vegetables over the past week: carrots, pinto beans, corn, cauliflower, coleslaw, and potatoes. Which of the following vegetables should they eat to be sure to include vegetables from each of the subgroups for the week?
Broccoli
contains about 10,000 different phytochemicals?
Broccoli sprouts
You are presenting to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. During your presentation, what would you emphasize
Comparing similar food products based on nutrient components and understanding the terms used on food labels
Which of the following is NOT an identified potential role of phytochemicals in the body
Decrease body fat
Which of the following is set upon the scientific basis formed by the estimated average requirements (EAR)?
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
A group of public health officials are trying to determine the amount of folate to be added to fortify grain products for women of child-bearing age. Which of the following nutrient standards are the officials most likely to use?
Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)
Any food providing 20% or more of the daily value for a nutrient in one serving may be labeled as a(n) _____ source of the nutrient.
Fair
Which food is a good source of lignans?
Flaxseeds
Brianna is using an app on her phone to track her daily calorie and nutrient intake. According to the app, her average daily intake last week was 2150 calories day, 129 grams of protein, 226 grams of carbohydrate, and 81 grams of fat. How does her intake compare to the acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDR)
Her protein and fat intake fall within the AMDR, but her carbohydrate intake is below it.
Which of the following is a correct statement about food consumption and portion sizes?
Measuring foods is a good practice for learning common portion sizes.
An individual has started to set small goals after writing an action plan for change. Which stage of behavior change does this example represent?
Preperation
Niacin, thiamin, essential fatty acids, vitamins B6 and B12, magnesium, and zinc are nutrients found in the ________ food group.
Protein
A cereal lists the following ingredients in this order: whole grain oats, brown rice flour, modified corn starch, brown sugar,enriched flour, cinnamon, salt, and calcium carbonate. Which food in the second least-predominant ingredient in the cereal?
Salt
Which of the following nutrients is oversupplied by the current U.S. diet?
Sodium
Tea and certain spices are not included in the USDA Eating Patterns. Which of the following should one consider while deciding whether to include them in their diet?
They contain phytochemicals, so one should consider including them.
Compared to previous editions, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025:
address needs of people during key life stages such as pregnancy, lactation, and infancy.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that babies less than 2 years in age:
avoid all sources of added sugars.
A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Improves memory." If you were evaluating the claim, you would:
be suspicious because this is a structure-function claim requiring no advance approval
Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management help primarily with
calorie control
The Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management sort foods primarily by their
energy nutrient contents
Which phytochemical present in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?
flavonoids
Resveratrol is a phytochemical found in
grapes
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are designed for:
health maintenance and disease prevention in healthy people.
The amount of _____ must be listed on food labels.
saturated fat
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025, which protein subgroup is consumed below recommendations by almost 90% of the U.S. population?
seafood
The bottom portion of the nutrition facts panel on a food package:
serves as a reminder of the daily values for the selected nutrients.
When planning a healthful diet using the USDA Eating Patterns, vegetarians should remember that:
the vegetable group contains legumes, which can be counted as protein foods
The adequate intake (AI) value for calcium is 1,000 mg, which means that:
there is no RDA value for calcium.
Marcus is a 35-year-old firefighter who wants to take supplements of zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin D to boost his immune health. Which of the following nutrient-intake recommendations would you suggest that Marcus become familiar with?
tolerable upper intake levels (UL)
Why did the USDA develop MyPlate as a consumer tool?
To help consumers understand and apply the USDA Eating Patterns
