Question 1

Consider the following methodology: "Five hundred menus were created that conformed to Canada's Food Guide,using foods in the Canadian food supply and then they were evaluated for their nutrient content.The nutrient levels of Vitamin A were found to be too low in many of the menus." What was the result of the methodology described?

Accepted Answer

The methodology found that many of the menus created based on Canada's Food Guide had low levels of Vitamin A. Therefore, it would make sense to add a statement to the guide that encourages Canadians to eat more foods high in Vitamin A, such as green and orange vegetables like carrots and broccoli. Choice A is not supported by the methodology mentioned. Choice B only addresses the needs of Canadians over 50, while the methodology does not specify an age group. Choice D addresses avoiding foods high in sugar, but does not explicitly address increasing consumption of Vitamin A.

Question 2

My Food Guide Servings Tracker allows users to compare their food intake to what recommendations?

Accepted Answer

The My Food Guide Servings Tracker is designed to track food intake based on Canada's Food Guide recommendations on number of servings and additional statements.

Question 3

Which is NOT a traditional food featured in the Canada's Food Guide for First Nations,Inuit and Metis?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal is not a traditional food for First Nations, Inuit and Metis. The other options (A, C, and D) are all traditional foods featured in the Canada's Food Guide for First Nations, Inuit and Metis.

Question 4

Sara is preparing dinner at home and decides to eat the following for supper-chicken breast (low fat),baked beans (an example of canned lentils-no fat),small amount of almonds and as a beverage 1% skim milk.Which statement best describes her food choices?

Accepted Answer

Sara's choices suggest she is trying to limit her intake of kcalories and she has selected foods from two of the four Canada's Food Guide food groups.

Question 5

What is the basis for the order in which ingredients are listed on a food label ?

Accepted Answer

Ingredients on a food label are listed in descending order by weight. The ingredient that weighs the most is listed first, and the ingredient that weighs the least is listed last.

Question 6

Which statement is NOT an accurate description of national food guides?

Accepted Answer

National food guides often share common principles, such as emphasizing the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, despite variations in specific food items due to cultural differences. The advice between different countries' food guides tends to be more consistent in its core messages about healthy eating, even though the specific foods and serving sizes may vary to reflect local diets and nutrition concerns.

Question 7

"Five hundred menus were created that conformed to Canada's Food Guide,using foods in the Canadian food supply and then they were evaluated for their nutrient content." What is being described?

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes the creation and evaluation of 500 menus that adhere to Canada's Food Guide and use Canadian food. This suggests a method of evaluating the Food Guide rather than any of the other options.

Question 8

Imagine that you are a nutritional scientist who has been given the job to create a national food guide.You test the food guide,using simulated menus based on the national food supply,and find that after multiple attempts it is not possible to create a food guide that meets the populations' requirement for a certain nutrient.It is apparent that the national food supply does not contain foods that are high in this nutrient.What is your best course of action?

Accepted Answer

If the national food supply lacks foods high in a necessary nutrient, recommending a supplement ensures the population meets their nutritional needs.

Question 9

You are using a template to plan some menus based on Canada's Food Guide and on your template includes the following food groups for breakfast: vegetables and fruit,grain products,milk and alternatives.Which breakfast conforms to the template?

Accepted Answer

Option B includes all three food groups listed in the template: oatmeal (grain product), milk (milk and alternatives), and strawberries and banana (vegetables and fruit). The other options do not include all three food groups or include items not listed, such as bacon and sausage (not a recommended food group in Canada's Food Guide).

Question 10

Marie kept a 7-day food record and found that over that one-week period she consumed 10 Canada Food Guide servings of low-fat beef products,8 Canada Food Guide servings of low-fat poultry and 3 Canada Food Guide servings of peanut butter.Marie is 19 years old and Canada's Food Guide recommends 2 servings of meat and meat alternatives each day for women her age.Which statement best describes her food selections and how they meet the recommendations of Canada's Food Guide for this food group?

Accepted Answer

Marie consumed a total of 21 servings (10 beef + 8 poultry + 3 peanut butter) over 7 days, which averages to 3 servings per day. This exceeds the Canada Food Guide's recommendation of 2 servings per day for women her age. Reducing to 14 servings per week would align with the guidelines, and diversifying her sources of protein would improve nutritional balance.

Question 11

When using Canada's Food Guide to plan meals for an individual which statement best describes the template?

Accepted Answer

The template shows how the recommended numbers of Canada's Food Guide servings, from all four food groups and oils, will be distributed across meals and snacks. It does not specify specific foods from each group or only plan for meals rather than snacks as well.

Question 12

Consider the following two lists of ingredients from boxes of oat cereals.What can you reasonably conclude from these lists?
 Product 1: List of Ingredients: sugar,honey,palm oil,wheat flour,oatmeal
Product 2: List of Ingredients: oatmeal,wheat bran,sugar

Accepted Answer

The order of ingredients on food labels is based on their weight, from most to least. Product 1 lists sugar and honey (both sugars) before oatmeal, suggesting a higher sugar content than Product 2, which lists oatmeal first. However, without specific percentages, this cannot be confirmed with absolute certainty.

Question 13

Which of the following recommendations pertaining to the Mediterranean diet is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The Mediterranean diet emphasizes the consumption of food that is naturally rich in vitamin D, such as fatty fish, rather than recommending supplements.

Question 14

Consider the following formulation for a product which lists the ingredients and their % by weight of the product; $\begin{array}{|l|}
\hline
Sugar: ~15\%\\hline
Oatmeal: ~25 \%\\hline
Glucose/fructose: ~7 \%\\hline
Almands: ~10 \%\\hline
Haney: ~9\%\\hline
Pumpkin~seeds: ~8 \%\\hline
Sunflawer~ seeds: ~14 \%\\hline
Palm ~ail: ~12\%\
\hline
\end{array}$ Which is the order for listing these ingredients following the current labelling regulations? Which is the correct order for listing these ingredients based on proposed changes introduced by Health Canada in July 2014?

Accepted Answer

Under current regulations, ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. The proposed changes by Health Canada in July 2014 suggest grouping all sugars together to give consumers a clearer understanding of the sugar content.

Question 15

Which statement does NOT describe the diet plans created by the Canadian Diabetes Association?

Accepted Answer

The diet plans are actually intended to help those with diabetes maintain normal levels of blood glucose, not high levels.

Question 16

Which statement best describes the difference between Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide and Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide: First Nations,Inuit,and Metis?

Accepted Answer

The First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Food Guide is tailored to recognize the cultural values and traditional foods of Aboriginal peoples, such as wild game and fish, differentiating it from the general Canada's Food Guide which does not specifically focus on these cultural aspects.

Question 17

Which statement is an important difference between Canada's Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet pyramid?

Accepted Answer

Canada's Food Guide recommends limited intake of alcohol, emphasizing the potential risks associated with alcohol consumption. In contrast, the Mediterranean diet includes moderate consumption of wine, particularly red wine, as part of its recommendations, highlighting its potential health benefits when consumed in moderation with meals. This reflects a cultural and dietary difference between the two guides, with the Mediterranean diet incorporating wine as part of its approach to balanced eating.

Question 18

Which is NOT legally required on a Nutrition Facts table?

Accepted Answer

Choice: C (kcalories from fibre)
 Kcalories from fiber is not legally required on a nutrition facts table. The required nutrients to be listed on the table include total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, dietary fiber, total sugars, added sugars, protein, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium.

Question 19

What are two meal-planning systems designed specifically to assist people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Exchange Lists and Beyond the Basics are specifically designed to assist people with diabetes in managing their diet by categorizing foods into groups with similar carbohydrate, protein, fat, and calorie content, allowing for flexible meal planning while maintaining blood sugar levels.

Question 20

Daily Values on a Nutrition Facts panel are based on a diet of how many kcalories?

Accepted Answer

The Daily Values on a Nutrition Facts panel are based on a diet of 2,000 kcalories. Therefore, choosing the option with 2,000 kcalories (answer choice C) would be the best choice if one wants to follow the Daily Values recommendations.

Quiz 2: Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition