Question 1

Bill is trying to eat healthier now that he is going to college. He takes a nutrition class, does a diet analysis, and finds out that his salt intake is very high. Which characteristic of a healthy diet is Bill violating?

Accepted Answer

Bill is violating the characteristic of moderation, as his salt intake is very high, indicating he is consuming too much of it.

Question 2

Mary is comparing light potato chips to regular potato chips. What is the difference?

Accepted Answer

Light potato chips are typically marketed as being lower in calories compared to regular potato chips.

Question 3

Joe picks up a package of low-fat hot dogs in the supermarket. He can be confident that this food has:

Accepted Answer

The term "low-fat" is regulated and means that the product contains 3 grams of fat or less per serving.

Question 4

An unhealthful aspect of the traditional Mexican diet is the frequent consumption of:

Accepted Answer

Flour tortillas, chorizo, and eggs can be high in saturated fats and calories, which can be unhealthful if consumed frequently.

Question 5

Which style of Chinese cooking is characterized by steaming and stir-frying, and therefore tends to be the lowest in fat?

Accepted Answer

Cantonese cuisine is known for its steaming and stir-frying techniques, which generally result in dishes that are lower in fat compared to other styles.

Question 6

Which of the following does not equal 1 tsp from the "Oils" group?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following does not equal...

Question 7

All of the following are forms of added sugar except :

Accepted Answer

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, not a type of sugar.

Question 8

The % Daily Values for vitamins and minerals on labels represent the _____ of all the DRI values.

Accepted Answer

The % Daily Values on nutrition labels are based on the highest DRI values to ensure that the needs of the majority of the population are met.

Question 9

Which are the only vitamins that must appear on a food label?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins C and A are the only vitamins that must appear on a food label.

Question 10

If a cup of skim milk has 8 grams of protein and the Daily Value for protein is 50 grams, what percentage of the DV is this?

Accepted Answer

8 grams of protein is 16% of the Daily Value of 50 grams (8/50 * 100 = 16%).

Question 11

A food label can make a health claim for soluble fiber. Which disease is this nutrient associated with a lower risk of?

Accepted Answer

Soluble fiber is associated with a lower risk of heart disease as it helps to lower cholesterol levels.

Question 12

Plain, low-fat yogurt with fresh blueberries:

Accepted Answer

Plain, low-fat yogurt with fresh blueberries is a good snack choice because it provides a mixture of energy nutrients, including carbohydrates from the blueberries and protein from the yogurt, making it a balanced and nutritious option.

Question 13

Which of the following foods provides empty calories?

Accepted Answer

Reduced-fat milk provides empty calories because it has been processed to remove the fat, which is where most of the nutrients are stored.

Question 14

Tulley is a 38-year-old man who successfully lost 50 lb. of excess weight. According to MyPlate recommendations, how much physical activity does he need to maintain his weight loss when he doesn't exceed his calorie needs?

Accepted Answer

According to MyPlate recommendations, adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week to maintain weight loss.

Question 15

Zach eats a 2000-calorie diet and therefore should eat no more than 65 grams of fat per day. While at the mall he had a soft pretzel (6 grams of fat) and a mocha coffee drink (20 grams of fat). How many more grams of fat can Zach have to stay within his fat "budget"?

Accepted Answer

Zach has consumed 6 + 20 = 26 grams of fat. To stay within his 65-gram limit, he can have 65 - 26 = 39 more grams of fat.

Question 16

Nicole is reading a food label on a bag of broccoli and sees that it says it is "high in vitamin C." What exactly does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A serving provides 20% or more of the Daily Value for vitamin C, which is the standard definition for a food being "high" in a particular nutrient according to FDA guidelines.

Question 17

In the typical Mexican diet, which of the following would provide the most phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

Salsa is made from a variety of vegetables and herbs like tomatoes, onions, and peppers, which are rich in phytochemicals.

Question 18

A food label can make a health claim for sugar alcohols. Which disease is this nutrient associated with a lower risk of?

Accepted Answer

Sugar alcohols are associated with a lower risk of tooth decay because they do not contribute to the formation of cavities like regular sugars do.

Question 19

Which statement below is true?

Accepted Answer

Vegetarianism has a long history in India, influenced by religious and cultural practices, particularly within Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

Question 20

Vignette #1 Carly is an overweight 21 year old who is committed to good health after taking a nutrition course. She realizes that being a savvy shopper is part of the process and decides to learn how to look more critically at food labels. She picks up two different boxes of ready-to-eat breakfast cereal and sees the food labels shown in Figure 1. Help Carly evaluate these 2 breakfast cereals.  Which cereal would provide the fewest calories per serving?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vignette #1 Carly is an overweight 21...

Quiz 2: The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet