Question 1

RDAs are not used in food labeling because

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A)   they are age and gender specific.
B)   they are too generic.
C)   there are too many of them.
D)   their values are set too high.

Question 2

When there is insufficient research to determine the RDA for a nutrient, the ______, based on estimates of intakes that appear to maintain a defined nutritional state in a specific life stage, is the nutrient standard

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Question 3

Which of the following has been set for vitamin D, fluoride, and biotin?

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A)   Minimum requirements
B)   RDAs
C)   AIs
D)   Reference Daily Intakes

Question 4

When using the USDA MyPyramid to choose fruits and vegetables, one should include a vitamin C source such as citrus fruit and a dark green vegetable each day, as a source of _______________.

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Question 5

Which of the following accurately describes the term hypotheses?

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A)   A test made to examine the validity of an educated guess
B)   An educated guess by a scientist to explain a phenomenon
C)   A study of how disease rates vary among different population groups
D)   An explanation for a phenomenon that has numerous lines of evidence to support it

Question 6

According to the Dietary Guidelines, adults should consume _______________ cups of milk or its equivalent each day

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Question 7

A food label states that a serving of a particular product contains 13 grams of total fat and 20 percent of the Daily Value. This means that

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A)   when you eat a serving of this product, you will be getting 20 percent of the RDA for fat.
B)   when you eat a serving of this product you will be getting 20 percent of the Daily Reference Value for total fat based on a 2,000-kcalorie diet.
C)   you should eat more of the product to get the amount of fat you need that would equal 100 percent of the Daily Reference Value.
D)   you should eat more of the product to get the amount of fat you need that would equal 100 percent of the RDA.

Question 8

Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called

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A)   sonography.
B)   electrocardiography.
C)   echocardiography.
D)   anthropometry.

Question 9

Which statement best describes the healthful diet principle of moderation?

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A)   Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the "same old thing."
B)   Consume a variety of foods from MyPyramid's five major food groups every day.
C)   Plan your entire day's diet so that you don't overconsume nutrient sources.
D)   Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their kcalories.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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A)   Choose a diet very low in fat and cholesterol.
B)   Balance the food you eat with physical activity.
C)   Choose a diet with plenty of animal products including milk and meats.
D)   Eat an abundance of saturated fats.

Question 11

A nutrition label must be present on the product if

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A)   a claim is made about the health benefits of a specific nutrient.
B)   the food is a packaged item.
C)   the food is prepared using a specific standardized recipe, such as catsup.
D)   the food is sold in the supermarket.

Question 12

Margaret, an elderly woman, needs to limit her kcalorie intake without sacrificing needed nutrients. Keeping in mind MyPyramid, which of the following could she do?

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A)   Eliminate carbohydrate.
B)   Carefully select foods rich in nutrients but low in kcalories.
C)   Count kcalories and not worry about the food groups.
D)   Eliminate dairy foods.

Question 13

Which statement best describes the healthful diet principle of balance?

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A)   Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the "same old thing."
B)   Consume a variety of foods from MyPyramid's five major food groups every day.
C)   Plan your entire day's diet so that you don't overconsume nutrient sources.
D)   Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their kcalories.

Question 14

Which meal contains foods from all food groups represented in MyPyramid (except fats, oils, and sweets) ?

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A)   Chef's salad containing ham, lettuce, an egg, Thousand Island dressing, and croutons; bagel; apple; and soft drink
B)   Steak, baked potato with margarine, broccoli, salad with oil and vinegar dressing, milk
C)   Refried beans, onions, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a tortilla; orange; and soft drink
D)   Pasta, marinara sauce with clams, house salad with vegetables, Italian bread with butter, and wine

Question 15

If an individual's intake of a nutrient is less than the RDA, the individual

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A)   is likely to be deficient in that nutrient.
B)   is suffering from a deficiency of that nutrient.
C)   has a 97.5% probability of being deficient in that nutrient.
D)   may or may not be deficient.

Question 16

According to the USDA MyPyramid, eggs belong in the _______________ group

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Question 17

_______________ are substances found in plants that, if consumed regularly, may contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease.

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Question 18

When looking at the ingredient label of a bottled spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that olive oil is

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A)   the second ingredient by alphabetical listing.
B)   just one of the ingredients present in the sauce.
C)   the second most abundant ingredient by weight.
D)   the second most abundant ingredient by volume.

Question 19

One serving of Raisin Bran cereal contains 50 percent of the 18 mg Daily Value for iron. How much iron will one serving of your cereal provide?

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A)   9 mg
B)   15 mg
C)   5 mg
D)   36 mg

Question 20

Which of the following has an RDA?

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A)   Carbohydrate
B)   Fat
C)   Water
D)   Protein

Exam 2: Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

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Which of the following has an RDA?

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Which of the following statements is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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Which of the following accurately describes the term hypotheses?

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A nutrition label must be present on the product if

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Margaret, an elderly woman, needs to limit her kcalorie intake without sacrificing needed nutrients. Keeping in mind MyPyramid, which of the following could she do?

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If an individual's intake of a nutrient is less than the RDA, the individual

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Which meal contains foods from all food groups represented in MyPyramid (except fats, oils, and sweets) ?

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Which of the following has been set for vitamin D, fluoride, and biotin?

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According to the Dietary Guidelines, adults should consume _______________ cups of milk or its equivalent each day

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RDAs are not used in food labeling because

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Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called

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When there is insufficient research to determine the RDA for a nutrient, the ______, based on estimates of intakes that appear to maintain a defined nutritional state in a specific life stage, is the nutrient standard

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When using the USDA MyPyramid to choose fruits and vegetables, one should include a vitamin C source such as citrus fruit and a dark green vegetable each day, as a source of _______________.

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_______________ are substances found in plants that, if consumed regularly, may contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease.

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One serving of Raisin Bran cereal contains 50 percent of the 18 mg Daily Value for iron. How much iron will one serving of your cereal provide?

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When looking at the ingredient label of a bottled spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that olive oil is

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Which statement best describes the healthful diet principle of moderation?

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Which statement best describes the healthful diet principle of balance?

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A food label states that a serving of a particular product contains 13 grams of total fat and 20 percent of the Daily Value. This means that

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