ch.2 quiz Nutrition Tools

Question 1

Which of the following establishes the average nutrient requirements for given life stages and gender groups used by nutrition policy makers?

Answer 1

Estimated Average Requirements

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of Daily Values?

Answer 2

They are ideal for comparisons among different packaged foods.

Question 3

According to the scientific report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which of the following nutrients is overconsumed in U.S. diets?

Answer 3

Sodium

Question 4

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, 1 cup cooked kidney beans can be substituted with _____ to meet the same nutritional requirement.

Answer 4

2 cups raw kale

Question 5

Based on the USDA’s MyPlate, at least _____ of the plate should be occupied by fruits and vegetables at each meal.

Answer 5

1/2

Question 6

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, one ounce of protein foods is equal to all of the following except:

Answer 6

1 cup cooked legumes

Question 7

For healthy people, the Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management help primarily with:

Answer 7

calorie control

Question 8

Which of the following foods is exempt from listing ingredients on its food label?

Answer 8

Fresh bananas

Question 9

The amount of _____ must be listed on food labels.

Answer 9

saturated fat

Question 10

The bottom portion of the Nutrition Facts panel on a food package:

Answer 10

serves as a reminder of the Daily Values for the selected nutrients

Question 11

Any food providing 10 to 19% of the Daily Value for a nutrient in one serving is considered to be a(n) _____ source of the nutrient.

Answer 11

good

Question 12

George is a 35-year-old athlete using nutrient supplements to give him a competitive advantage. Which of the following nutrient intake recommendations would you suggest that George become familiar with?

Answer 12

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels

Question 13

Who among the following cannot adopt the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) recommendations?

Answer 13

Robert, a 20-year-old with cystic fibrosis

Question 14

What does an elemental diet consist of?

Answer 14

Life-saving liquid diets of precise chemical composition for those unable to eat

Question 15

Phytochemicals found in foods are important because:

Answer 15

they decrease the risk of developing certain diseases

Question 16

You purchased an enriched food product. This means that:

Answer 16

the product could be either nutritious or not nutritious

Question 17

Most foods that are high in calcium are poor sources of iron. This statement illustrates the characteristic of a nutritious diet known as _____.

Answer 17

balance

Question 18

An individual has started to set small goals after writing an action plan for change. Which stage of behavior change does this example represent?

Answer 18

Preparation

Question 19

You can tell that a claim about nutrition is unreliable if:

Answer 19

it is being made by an advertiser who is paid to make claims

Question 20

Which of the following conditions is easily treated because it is responsive to dietary changes?

Answer 20

Iron-deficiency anemia

Question 21

All of the following nutrients are organic except:

Answer 21

minerals.

Question 22

Energy-yielding nutrients are referred to as _____.

Answer 22

macronutrients

Question 23

Which of the following units is used by food scientists to measure food energy?

Degrees
Kilograms
Grams
Moles
Kilocalories

Answer 23

Kilocalories

Question 24

Compounds that give color and taste to foods are called _____.

Answer 24

phytochemicals