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A measurement, such as in blood or urine, that reflects a nutrient's function is termed:


A) an anthropometric marker.
B) a biological marker.
C) a clinical marker.
D) a physical marker.

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Based on a reference diet of 2,000 Calories, what percentage of the daily value (%DV) for carbohydrate is provided by a 1-cup serving of macaroni and cheese that contains 60 grams of carbohydrate per serving?


A) 12
B) 15
C) 17
D) 20

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You've just completed a 3-day nutrient intake analysis utilizing a nutritional analysis software program Your analysis shows that your intake met >90% of the requirement for most nutrients What reference values were used to determine the percentages of nutrients consumed, and how were these reference values determined?

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The DRIs are the reference values used t...

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Healthy People 2020, a set of overall health objectives for the US, is designed to increase quality and years of healthy life and to eliminate health disparities among different segments of the population

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The EARs are very useful in research settings for evaluation of whether a group of people is likely to be consuming adequate amounts of a nutrient Therefore, it is _____ to use the EAR values as recommended goals for dietary intake of an individual


A) appropriate
B) inappropriate
C) recommended
D) required

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Which of the following nutrients is not required on the Nutrition Facts panel?


A) Total fat
B) Saturated fat
C) Sodium
D) Potassium

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The regulation of nutrition labeling for foods was established by in 1973 by the _____


A) USDA
B) FDA
C) HHS
D) WHO

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When did the USDA begin publishing nutritional recommendations for Americans?


A) 1849
B) 1894
C) 1943
D) 1961

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Undernutrition and overnutrition both are examples of


A) malnutrition.
B) nutritional deficiency.
C) nutritional toxicity.
D) overconsumption.
E) underconsumption.

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Which of the following is not true about diet records?


A) Food portion sizes must be estimated using standard household measurements (such as tablespoons or cups) or weighed prior to consumption
B) Food records may be conducted by medical professionals or as self-assessments
C) A food record's accuracy depends on the individual's memory
D) Food records should be kept for 3 days, one which should be a weekend day

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You are comparing two varieties of fudge-striped cookies The regular cookies provide 150 kcal per serving In order for the "light" cookies to be labeled with the claim "reduced calorie," they must contain _____ or fewer calories per serving


A) 113
B) 75
C) 37
D) 25

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What method is considered easy to use should you wish to determine the micronutrient, macronutrient, and energy (calorie) content of your diet?


A) Food composition tables
B) Computerized nutrient databases
C) Dietary Reference Intakes
D) Nutrition Fact labels

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The FDA- approved nutrient content claim "calorie free" means that a food product contains _____ kcalories (Calories) per serving


A) 0
B) < 5
C) < 10
D) < 25

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What is Percent Daily Value (%DV), and how is it used on the Nutrition Facts panel?

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The Percent Daily Value (% DV) is the pe...

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How could you determine if you were consuming enough, but not too much, of all the required nutrients?

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You could do a self-assessment of your o...

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How many Calories per day are typically supplied in the US diet by low-nutrient dense drinks?


A) 120
B) 160
C) 240
D) 320

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What were the first dietary standards published in 1943 by the National Academy of Sciences called?


A) Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs)
B) Reference Dietary Intakes (RDIs)
C) Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)
D) Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs)

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Describe in detail how to use the MyPlate plan released by the USDA

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Log onto to the MyPlate website ( HYPERL...

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If the results of a nutritional analysis revealed an inadequate intake of calcium, vitamin D, and protein, increased intakes of which one of the following food groups, by itself, could help correct this situation?


A) Grains
B) Protein foods
C) Dairy
D) Vegetables

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On a food label, the product's ingredient contents are listed:


A) in alphabetical order.
B) with the most important nutrient sources first.
C) from most abundant to least abundant ingredient by weight.
D) from least abundant to most abundant ingredient by volume.

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