Question 1

MyPlate has already developed graphics for various ethnic diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

List and discuss the four components of a healthful diet.Describe which of the areas you need to most work on,and why.

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Question 3

Planning meals that include eating a new vegetable each week is one practical approach to eating:

Accepted Answer

A)  a variety of foods.
B)  whole foods.
C)  well-cooked foods.
D)  raw foods.

Question 4

You should limit the empty Calories you consume to a small number that fit your needs depending on your:

Accepted Answer

A)  weight,overall health,and ethnic background.
B)  lifestyle,goals,and preferences.
C)  age,gender,and physical activity level.
D)  current weight,desired weight,and dieting history.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT required on food labels?

Accepted Answer

A)  a health claim
B)  the ingredient list
C)  the name and address of the vendor
D)  the net contents of package

Question 6

Serving sizes as defined in the USDA Food Patterns are often smaller than those sold to consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

MyPlate has completed replaced MyPyramid in all instances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ________ specifies which foods require a food label.

Accepted Answer

A)  Recommended Dietary Allowance (RD
A)  values
B)  Nutrition Labeling and Education Act
C)  MyPlate update in 2011
D)  2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Question 9

The four characteristics of a healthful diet are adequacy,balance,moderation,and:

Accepted Answer

A)  Calories.
B)  color.
C)  value.
D)  variety.

Question 10

A 2,000 kcal daily intake is an appropriate Caloric goal for most Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How much a serving of food contributes to your overall intake of nutrients is listed on a food label as:

Accepted Answer

A)  percent daily values.
B)  ounce-equivalent.
C)  RDA.
D)  nutrient density.

Question 12

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans were developed by the USDA and which other agency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
B)  U.S.Dept.of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) 
C)  Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
D)  Centers for Disease Control (CD
C)

Question 13

A strength of the USDA Food Patterns and MyPlate tool lies in how they address serving sizes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans,the foods/food components of concern include fats,sugars,alcohol,and:

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium.
B)  carbohydrates.
C)  diet soda.
D)  cigarettes.

Question 15

The Dietary Guidelines recommend keeping your daily sodium intake below:

Accepted Answer

A)  one teaspoon of table salt.
B)  1/2 cup of table salt.
C)  two teaspoons of table salt.
D)  1/2 teaspoon of table salt.

Question 16

Eating the proper proportion of foods is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  restriction.
B)  balance.
C)  moderation.
D)  variety.

Question 17

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans focus on ________ main ideas.

Accepted Answer

A)  two
B)  four
C)  six
D)  five

Question 18

Convenience is one of the components of a healthful diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which disease or health concern is associated with sodium?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension and stroke
B)  neural tube defects
C)  osteoporosis
D)  dental caries

Question 20

A significant shortcoming of the USDA Food Patterns and MyPlate is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  they assume that everyone eats the same foods in the same ways.
B)  they focus too much on whole foods,rather than prepared foods.
C)  they leave out specific activity recommendations.
D)  they cannot completely address the issue of serving sizes since no national standard exists.

Exam 2: Designing a Healthful Diet

MyPlate has completed replaced MyPyramid in all instances.

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A significant shortcoming of the USDA Food Patterns and MyPlate is that:

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The ________ specifies which foods require a food label.

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Which of the following is NOT required on food labels?

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In the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans,the foods/food components of concern include fats,sugars,alcohol,and:

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Eating the proper proportion of foods is referred to as:

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List and discuss the four components of a healthful diet.Describe which of the areas you need to most work on,and why.

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans were developed by the USDA and which other agency?

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Convenience is one of the components of a healthful diet.

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The four characteristics of a healthful diet are adequacy,balance,moderation,and:

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans focus on ________ main ideas.

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Which disease or health concern is associated with sodium?

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MyPlate has already developed graphics for various ethnic diets.

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Planning meals that include eating a new vegetable each week is one practical approach to eating:

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How much a serving of food contributes to your overall intake of nutrients is listed on a food label as:

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A strength of the USDA Food Patterns and MyPlate tool lies in how they address serving sizes.

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Serving sizes as defined in the USDA Food Patterns are often smaller than those sold to consumers.

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A 2,000 kcal daily intake is an appropriate Caloric goal for most Americans.

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The Dietary Guidelines recommend keeping your daily sodium intake below:

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You should limit the empty Calories you consume to a small number that fit your needs depending on your:

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