Question 1

A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels." If you were evaluating the claim, you would:

Accepted Answer

Structure-function claims on dietary supplements and foods do not require FDA approval before they are marketed. However, the manufacturer must have evidence that the claim is truthful and not misleading, and they must notify the FDA within 30 days after marketing the product with the claim. This type of claim describes the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient intended to affect the normal structure or function of the human body, for example, "helps maintain normal iron levels." It does not imply that the product has been reviewed or approved by the FDA.

Question 2

Which of the following details would be provided on a small label on a roll of candy rings?

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Question 3

Name and briefly describe the four types of nutrient claims that may appear on food labels. How reliable is each of these types of claims?

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Question 4

For what purpose did the USDA develop MyPlate as a consumer tool?

Accepted Answer

MyPlate was developed by the USDA as a visual guide to help consumers understand and apply the USDA Eating Patterns in their daily lives, making it easier to choose healthier food options and portions.

Question 5

Lily's dietician suggests that her breakfast include 2 ounces of grains, 1 cup of milk, and ¹ \ ₂ cup of fruit. Choose a meal for her that is equivalent to the suggested diet.

Accepted Answer

Option B correctly matches the dietician's suggestion of 2 ounces of grains (equivalent to about 2 cups of ready-to-eat cereal), 1 cup of milk, and 1 medium banana as a serving of fruit.

Question 6

If a food label states that a food contains 6 grams of dietary fiber per serving and the Daily Value is 30 grams, the food would contain _____ percent of the Daily Value for dietary fiber.

Accepted Answer

The food contains 6 grams of dietary fiber per serving, and the Daily Value is 30 grams. To find the percentage of the Daily Value, divide 6 by 30 and multiply by 100, which equals 20%.

Question 7

Describe how the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)Committee establishes DRI values.

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Question 8

You are presenting to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. During your presentation, what would you emphasize?

Accepted Answer

To choose healthy foods in the grocery store, it's important to compare similar food products based on their nutrient components and understand the terms used on food labels. This helps consumers make informed choices about the nutritional value of the foods they are considering. Converting values from grams to kilograms is not directly relevant to assessing the healthiness of food products.

Question 9

Which of the following contains about 10,000 different phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

Broccoli sprouts are known to contain a wide variety of phytochemicals, estimated at around 10,000 different types, which contribute to their health benefits.

Question 10

Which of the following compounds is present in garlic?

Accepted Answer

Garlic is well-known for its health benefits, which are largely attributed to its high content of antioxidant organosulfur compounds. These compounds, including allicin, diallyl disulfide, and s-allyl cysteine, are responsible for garlic's distinctive aroma and many of its therapeutic properties.

Question 11

Identify the specific advantages of the Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management.

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Question 12

Write about the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.

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Question 13

Which phytochemical present in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?

Accepted Answer

Flavonoids, found in dark chocolate, are known for their antioxidant properties which can improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow to the brain and heart.

Question 14

Write about the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.

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Question 15

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, what is the amount of vegetables and grains needed every day to maintain the Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern at the 2,000-calorie level?

Accepted Answer

The USDA recommends 2.5 cups of vegetables and 6 ounces of grains per day for a 2,000-calorie Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern.

Question 16

Identify the best source of lignans.

Accepted Answer

Flaxseeds are the richest source of lignans, which are a type of phytoestrogen known to have various health benefits, including potential anti-cancer properties.

Question 17

Which of the following results was obtained from a study conducted on the effect of flavonoid intakes, especially from berries?

Accepted Answer

Flavonoid intake, particularly from berries, has been associated with slowing cognitive decline in older women, as shown in studies.

Question 18

Which of the following results does not support the recent research on the health benefits of flavonoids found in dark chocolate?

Accepted Answer

Recent research supports the cardiovascular and antioxidant benefits of flavonoids in dark chocolate, but it does not support the idea that dark chocolate consumption promotes weight loss.

Question 19

List the major groups and subgroups of the USDA Eating Patterns, and give an example of a nutrient-dense food from each.

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Question 20

The first three items in the ingredients list on a bottle of orange juice are "sugar, citric acid, orange flavour." What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The ingredients on food and beverage labels are listed in descending order by weight, so if sugar is listed first, it means it is the primary ingredient by weight in the product.

Quiz 2: Nutrition Tools: Standards and Guidelines

A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels." If you were evaluating the claim, you would:

Which of the following details would be provided on a small label on a roll of candy rings?

Name and briefly describe the four types of nutrient claims that may appear on food labels. How reliable is each of these types of claims?

For what purpose did the USDA develop MyPlate as a consumer tool?

Lily's dietician suggests that her breakfast include 2 ounces of grains, 1 cup of milk, and 1 \ 2 cup of fruit. Choose a meal for her that is equivalent to the suggested diet.

If a food label states that a food contains 6 grams of dietary fiber per serving and the Daily Value is 30 grams, the food would contain _____ percent of the Daily Value for dietary fiber.

Describe how the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)Committee establishes DRI values.

You are presenting to a group of consumers about ways to use food labels to choose healthy foods in the grocery store. During your presentation, what would you emphasize?

Which of the following contains about 10,000 different phytochemicals?

Which of the following compounds is present in garlic?

Identify the specific advantages of the Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management.

Write about the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.

Which phytochemical present in dark chocolate has the potential for positive heart health benefits?

Write about the USDA recommendations for daily physical activity.

According to the USDA Eating Patterns, what is the amount of vegetables and grains needed every day to maintain the Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern at the 2,000-calorie level?

Identify the best source of lignans.

Which of the following results was obtained from a study conducted on the effect of flavonoid intakes, especially from berries?

Which of the following results does not support the recent research on the health benefits of flavonoids found in dark chocolate?

List the major groups and subgroups of the USDA Eating Patterns, and give an example of a nutrient-dense food from each.

The first three items in the ingredients list on a bottle of orange juice are "sugar, citric acid, orange flavour." What does this mean?

Lily's dietician suggests that her breakfast include 2 ounces of grains, 1 cup of milk, and ¹ \ ₂ cup of fruit. Choose a meal for her that is equivalent to the suggested diet.