Question 1

Which of the following is NOT required on a food label?

Accepted Answer

While folic acid is an important nutrient, it is not required on a food label. The required nutrients to be listed on a food label in the US are: total calories, calories from fat, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, dietary fiber, sugars, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.

Question 2

Which of the following would NOT be a good practice for eating out healthfully?

Accepted Answer

Ordering cream-based soups is not a good practice for eating out healthfully as they are high in calories and unhealthy fats. It is better to choose broth-based soups and salads with low-fat or nonfat dressing. Sharing an entrée or opting for a grilled chicken or veggie burger are also good choices.

Question 3

Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide advises men and women over the age of 50 years to take a supplement of

Accepted Answer

Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide advises men and women over the age of 50 to take a supplement of vitamin D because as people age, their skin is less efficient at producing vitamin D from sunlight, and their kidneys become less able to convert vitamin D into its active form. Vitamin D helps the body absorb and use calcium effectively, which is important to maintain healthy bones. Iron and vitamin C needs do not increase with age, and excessive iron intake can be harmful.

Question 4

Including fibre in your diet is beneficial to your GI tract, but consuming excess amounts of fibre can result in the loss of nutrients. This statement is an example of which of the factors to consider in planning diets?

Accepted Answer

The statement is referring to the concept of moderation in planning diets, which means consuming neither too much nor too little of a particular nutrient.

Question 5

Which of the following foods has the greatest nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

Fresh strawberries have the highest nutrient density as they provide fiber, vitamin C, folate, and potassium, while being low in calories. The other options, including strawberry Lifesavers, jelly, and soda, are high in added sugars and do not provide significant nutritional value.

Question 6

What is represented at the base of the Mediterranean Diet and on the last panel of Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide?

Accepted Answer

Both the Mediterranean Diet and Canada's Food Guide emphasize the importance of daily physical activity as a foundational component of a healthy lifestyle.

Question 7

Which of the following is a limitation of Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide?

Accepted Answer

The serving sizes provided in Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide may not always be reflective of the amounts of food that people actually consume.

Question 8

Why are there several ethnic variations of the 2007 Canada Food Guide?

Accepted Answer

The Canada Food Guide has ethnic variations to account for culturally and ethnically different food choices. This is important because different cultures may have different dietary restrictions, preferences, and traditional foods. By providing variations of the Food Guide, individuals from various ethnic backgrounds can make informed choices about what to eat based on their cultural practices and preferences.

Question 9

Which of the following foods is a legume?

Accepted Answer

Lentils are a type of legume, which is a family of plants that includes beans, peas, and peanuts. Squash, sardines, and barley are not legumes.

Question 10

Health Canada has produced a unique issue of Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide to meet the nutritional needs of

Accepted Answer

Health Canada has produced a unique issue of Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide to meet the nutritional needs of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis. This edition takes into consideration the traditional diets and cultural practices of Indigenous peoples and is available in both English and French.

Question 11

Which statement BEST describes nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

Nutrient density means getting the most nutrients (vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc.) for the amount of calories consumed. Option D is the only choice that directly relates to nutrient density.

Question 12

To maintain a healthful weight, Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide recommends

Accepted Answer

Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide suggests increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary activities to maintain a healthy weight.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT considered a single serving size in Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide?

Accepted Answer

A single serving size for grain products like pita is typically half a pita, not a whole one.

Question 14

Excess sodium in the diet is linked to what disease in some individuals?

Accepted Answer

Excess sodium in the diet is linked to hypertension (high blood pressure) in some individuals.

Question 15

If Alexandra were to consume all of her protein from milk and cheese, she might develop which deficiencies over time?

Accepted Answer

Milk and cheese are not rich sources of zinc and iron, so relying solely on them for protein could lead to deficiencies in these minerals over time.

Question 16

Which group of nutrients are common to the foods in the outermost arc of Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide?

Accepted Answer

The outermost arc of Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide includes fruits and vegetables, which are typically high in fibre and vitamin C. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Question 17

Julie does not care for meat and poultry and restricts her intake of animal foods to only milk and yogurt sources. Which dietary guideline is Julie failing to practice?

Accepted Answer

Julie is not practicing balance as she is restricting her intake of animal foods to only milk and yogurt sources, which may lead to an imbalance in nutrient intake.

Question 18

The diet planning tool developed by Health Canada to help Canadians reduce their risk of developing chronic disease is

Accepted Answer

Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide is the diet planning tool developed by Health Canada to help Canadians reduce their risk of developing chronic disease.

Question 19

Which of the following statements does NOT describe the Mediterranean-style diet?

Accepted Answer

The Mediterranean-style diet is actually higher in total fat than the Canadian dietary recommendations, so statement D does not describe it accurately.

Question 20

The Canadian government first issued nutrition advice to Canadians in 1942. The reason for this was

Accepted Answer

The Canadian government issued nutrition advice to Canadians in 1942 because it was during war-time and some foods were rationed and hard to get. The advice aimed to help Canadians optimize their health with the limited food resources available.

Quiz 2: Designing a Healthful Diet