Chapter 2

Question 1

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) values are for people who are

Answer 1

of all ages.

Question 2

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) are

Answer 2

the maximum daily intake level not likely to cause harmful effects.

Question 3

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for nutrients are

Answer 3

designed to meet the nutrient needs of 97 to 98% of individuals in a specific life stage.

Question 4

Foods that provide a greater contribution to nutrient needs than calorie needs are said to be

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nutrient dense.

Question 5

The nutrient standards used on Nutrition Facts panels are called

Answer 5

Daily Values.

Question 6

Daily Values differ from Recommended Dietary Allowances in that Daily Values

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All of these responses are correct.

Question 7

Which is required on a food package?

Answer 7

Name and address of the food manufacturer

Question 8

If a can of soup provides 4 servings and has 100 kcal per serving, how many kcal are in the entire can?

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400

Question 9

Food components that must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel include

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sugars, dietary fiber, and calcium.

Question 10

Which claims are NOT closely regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

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Structure/function claims

Question 11

To be defined as a “good” source of calcium, a food must contain

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at least 10% of the Daily Value for calcium in 1 serving of the food.

Question 12

When vitamins and/or minerals are added to a food product in amounts in excess of at least 10% above that originally present in the product, the food is designated as

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fortified.

Question 13

Which is NOT a permitted health claim?

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Diets low in sugar may reduce the risk of cancer.

Question 14

For a health claim to be made about a food product, it must NOT contain more than

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4 g saturated fat.

Question 15

Energy-dense foods are

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high in calories.

Question 16

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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provide a scientific basis for USDA’s school lunch program.
provide a scientific basis for the Food Stamp Program.
are designed to reduce the risk of “killer” diseases.
All of these choices are correct.

Question 17

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, those who consume alcoholic beverages should do so in moderation. Which of the following statements is true?

Answer 17

A moderate intake is 1 or fewer servings per day for women.

Question 18

MyPlate groups foods into _____ major categories.

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5

Question 19

Which is NOT a key behavior emphasized in MyPlate?

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Disease prevention

Question 20

According to MyPlate, a mini bagel would represent _____ ounce(s) from the grains group.

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1

Question 21

Two cups of lettuce salad would equal a cup from which MyPlate food group?

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Vegetable

Question 22

What eating behavior does MyPlate encourage?

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Make half your plate fruits and vegetables

Question 23

What counts as a cup in the dairy group?

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1 cup of yogurt

Question 24

According to MyPlate, four ounces of processed cheese equals ____ servings from the milk group.

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2

Question 25

A balanced diet is one that

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includes foods from every food group in the recommended amounts.

Question 26

Moderation in one’s diet means that the diet

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keeps portion sizes under control.