Chapter 19

Question 1

Which of the following is an appropriate visual approximation for a 1/4-cup serving of dried fruit?

Answer 1

A large egg

Question 2

A client wants to know how to determine if a product has a low amount of saturated fat. At what value(s) would the Nutrition Coach recommend they look to determine this?

Answer 2

Look for a % Daily Value of 5 or less.

Question 3

Which of the following components is not required on the new/revised nutrition facts label?

Answer 3

Calories from fat

Question 4

What is an appropriate portion (in ounces) of protein at a meal for an adult, average woman who requires approximately 1500-1800 calories per day?

Answer 4

3 - 4 ounces

Question 5

Which of the following is an appropriate visual approximation for a typical large serving of protein at a restaurant?

Answer 5

A large smartphone

Question 6

Nutrition Information labels in the EU and UK do not indicate a serving size on food labels. Instead, they provide nutrient information for what standard amount?

Answer 6

100 grams of dry or 100 milliliters of fluid product

Question 7

A client wants to know if her daily multivitamin provides an adequate amount of each vitamin to meet all her daily needs. What values should she look at on the supplement facts label to determine this?

Answer 7

The % Daily Value (DV) for each vitamin

Question 8

A client asks if the serving size on a nutrition facts label is the recommended amount of the food that she should eat. How would a Nutrition Coach answer her?

Answer 8

The serving size is a reference amount based on the amount of food that individuals are typically thought to eat at one sitting.

Question 9

A client says she has a difficult time estimating an appropriate portion of starch when she dines out at restaurants. What might a Nutrition Coach recommend she use as a visual approximation?

Answer 9

A cupped palm-size portion

Question 10

If a food label in the EU and UK mentions a dietary ingredient in the product name or on the primary display panel, what must be included in the ingredients list in addition to the name of the dietary ingredient?

Answer 10

The percentage (%) by weight of the dietary ingredient in the product

Question 11

The new/revised nutrition facts label requires the nutrient content of four micronutrients to be listed. These micronutrients are listed in which of the following groups?

Answer 11

Calcium, vitamin D, potassium, and iron

Question 12

What is an appropriate visual approximation for vegetables at a meal for an average adult male who requires approximately 2200-2800 calories per day?

Answer 12

Two fist-sized portions

Question 13

What is an appropriate visual approximation for starch at a meal for an average adult male who requires approximately 2200-2800 calories per day?

Answer 13

Two cupped palm-size portions

Question 14

What is an appropriate visual approximation for fat at a meal for an average adult female who requires approximately 1500-1800 calories per day?

Answer 14

One thumb-sized portion

Question 15

A client is looking to buy a high-fiber brand of cereal but is not sure how to tell if a brand is high in fiber. What would a Nutrition Coach recommend that they look at to determine this?

Answer 15

Look for a brand that has a percent daily value of 20 or more for dietary fiber.

Question 16

How many grams of fat does a low-fat product labeled on the nutrition facts panel have?

Answer 16

3 grams of fat or less per serving

Question 17

Portion control guidelines that use the image of a healthy-eating plate generally recommend that protein foods comprise how much area on a plate?

Answer 17

Approximately a quarter of the plate

Question 18

If a supplement manufacturer makes a claim about a nutrient (e.g., a vitamin, mineral, amino acid, or type of fat), what information must it provide on the supplement facts label?

Answer 18

The amount of the nutrient in a serving of the product

Question 19

The nutrition facts label for a brand of granola bar lists the percent daily value of added sugar as 23%. What does this indicate?

Answer 19

The granola bar is high in added sugar since the percent daily value is greater than 20%.

Question 20

Many vitamin and mineral supplements provide well over 100% of the daily value for those nutrients. Why is it important to review this information on a supplement facts label?

Answer 20

The amount provided may or may not be appropriate for an individual and it should be evaluated in the context of the individual’s needs.

Question 21

What is the recommended portion size for meat/poultry in the UK according to the British Dietetic Association?

Answer 21

A deck of cards

Question 22

If a food label in the EU and UK mentions a dietary ingredient in the product name or on the primary display panel, what must be included in the ingredients list in addition to the name of the dietary ingredient?

Answer 22

The percentage (%) by weight of the dietary ingredient in the product

Question 23

A brand of oatmeal claims that it is a “Good Source of Soluble Fiber” on its label. According to FDA labeling requirements, what must the Nutrition Facts label specify?

Answer 23

The amount of soluble fiber in the specified serving size