Question 1

The type of beverage most commonly consumed by U.S. adults contains:

Accepted Answer

Regular soda is the most commonly consumed type of beverage by U.S. adults and it typically contains high amounts of sugar and water. Consuming excessive amounts of sugar can lead to various health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Therefore, choosing healthier options such as water, unsweetened tea or coffee, or low-calorie beverages can be beneficial for overall health.

Question 2

A food product that claims to be “low in fat” must contain _____ gram(s) of fat or less per serving.

Accepted Answer

According to FDA regulations, a food product labeled as "low in fat" must contain 3 grams of fat or less per serving.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The regulation of foods was established by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in 1973. The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) is responsible for regulating meat, poultry, and eggs, while HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) is a parent department that oversees the FDA. WHO (World Health Organization) is a global organization that provides guidance and sets standards for public health.

Question 4

How often are Healthy People documents published?

Accepted Answer

Healthy People documents are published every 10 years, setting national health objectives for the decade.

Question 5

Which of the following represent recommended intakes of nutrients based specifically on a 2,000- and a 2,500-kcalorie diet?

Accepted Answer

DV (Daily Value) is the only option that specifically represents nutrient intake for both a 2,000- and a 2,500-kcalorie diet. The RDI (Recommended Daily Intake) and RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) can vary based on factors such as age, gender, and activity level, while the DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) provides a range of values but does not specifically represent intake for a 2,000- or 2,500-kcalorie diet. The DV, on the other hand, is based on a 2,000-kcalorie diet but also provides values for a 2,500-kcalorie diet for certain nutrients.

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

To be labeled as "reduced calorie," the light cookies must have at least 25% fewer calories than the regular cookies. Therefore, the light cookies must provide 150 - (25% x 150) = 112.5 calories per serving, which rounds up to 113 calories.

Question 7

A claim that can legally be included on a food’s packaging to describe a specific, scientifically supported health benefit is called a _____ claim.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A claim that can legally be included...

Question 8

MyPlate, a mealtime visual, illustrates daily intakes of the four food groups proportionately on the plate with dairy intake represented by the round glass or bowl on the upper right periphery of the plate. Which one of the following food groups should make up half your plate?

Accepted Answer

MyPlate recommends that half of your plate should consist of fruits and vegetables to ensure a balanced and nutritious diet.

Question 9

What icon appearing in the MyPlate graphic represents dairy products?

Accepted Answer

The blue circle in the MyPlate graphic represents dairy products.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Potassium is an essential nutrient that helps regulate blood pressure and supports proper muscle and nerve function. Therefore, choosing foods that are higher in potassium can have various health benefits.

Question 11

If one serving of cereal provides 67% of an “average” person’s DV for vitamin C, how much vitamin C does one serving of cereal contain?

Accepted Answer

Since the person's DV for vitamin C is 67%, one serving of cereal should provide 67% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C. The daily recommended intake of vitamin C is 60mg, so 67% of 60mg is 40.2mg. The closest option to this is C, which is 40mg.

Question 12

Suppose you are a registered dietitian working for a food manufacturer. By law the label that you are working on for a new product must include the:

Accepted Answer

According to the FDA regulations, the label of a food product must include the name and place of the business, net weight, and ingredient content. A product picture is not a mandatory requirement. Therefore, the best choice is option E which includes the required information.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The U.S. diet low-nutrient drinks typically supply 120 calories per day.

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

The daily value for carbohydrates is based on 300 grams per day for a 2,000 calorie diet. A serving with 60 grams of carbohydrates would provide 20% of the daily value (60/300*100 = 20%).

Question 15

Many topics and goals formulated for Healthy People 2020 are consistent with recommendations put forth in:

Accepted Answer

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide science-based advice to promote health and reduce the risk of major chronic diseases, aligning with the goals of Healthy People 2020.

Question 16

_____ are statements concerning less well-established health benefits that have been ascribed to a particular food or food component.

Accepted Answer

Qualified health claims are statements made about a food or food component that suggest a relationship between the food and a health outcome, but there is not enough scientific evidence to support a full health claim. These claims must be accompanied by a disclaimer stating that the evidence is limited. Regular health claims describe a well-established relationship between a food and a health benefit. Nutrient content claims describe the amount of a particular nutrient in a food, while nutritional benefit claims describe how a food component can benefit overall health.

Question 17

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services developed a set of overall health objectives for the nation. What is this document called?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services developed "Healthy People 2020" as a set of health objectives for the nation to achieve over the decade.

Question 18

What reference values were created specifically for the Nutrition Facts label to give consumers a benchmark with which to compare nutrients?

Accepted Answer

The values created specifically for the Nutrition Facts label to give consumers a benchmark with which to compare nutrients are Daily Values (DV). They represent the amount of a nutrient in a serving of food as a percentage of a daily recommended intake. The DVs are based on a 2000 calorie diet and are the same for all people regardless of age or gender.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The ingredients are listed in order of abundance by weight. This means that the first ingredient listed is the one that makes up the largest percentage of the product, and the last ingredient listed is the one that makes up the smallest percentage.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The FDA allows the "calorie free" claim for foods that contain fewer than 5 calories per serving.

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