Deck 2: Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

Question 1

Which statement best describes the healthful diet principle of moderation?

A) Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the "same old thing."
B) Consume a variety of foods from MyPlate's five major food groups every day.
C) Pay attention to portion size and plan your entire day's diet so that you don't overconsume nutrient sources.
D) Consume foods that have the most nutrition for their kilocalories.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A food label states that a serving of a particular product provides 20 percent of the Daily Value for fat. This means that

A) when you eat a serving of this product, you will be getting 20 percent of the RDA for fat.
B) a serving of this product provides about 13 grams of fat.
C) you should eat more of the product to get the amount of fat you need that would equal 100 percent of the Daily Value.
D) you should eat more of the product to get the amount of fat you need that would equal 100 percent of the RDA.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

According to MyPlate, an adult age 18 or older should consume how many cups of milk or milk equivalents per day on a 2,000-calorie diet?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which statement best describes nutrient density?

A) Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the "same old thing."
B) Consume a variety of foods from MyPlate's five major food groups every day.
C) Plan your entire day's diet so that you don't overconsume nutrient sources.
D) Consume foods that have the most nutrients when compared to their kilocalories.

Question 5

According to MyPlate, consumption of foods from the Grains group should include

A) an equal amount of whole grain and refined grain products.
B) at least half of the grain servings as whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta every day.
C) only whole grain products.
D) a serving of grain products at each meal.

Question 6

The acronym RDA stands for

A) Recommended Dietary Allowance.
B) Recommended Daily Allowance.
C) Required Dietary Allowance.
D) Required Daily Allowance.

Question 7

The RDAs for nutrients generally are

A) the minimum amounts the average adult male requires.
B) more than twice the requirements.
C) designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population.
D) designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people.

Question 8

Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 18 mg. She has no condition warranting a greater-than-normal need for iron. Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

A) She is likely to be deficient in iron.
B) She will need to consume significantly more iron, above the RDA, to make up for her intake.
C) Only if her intake is consistently less than 70% of the RDA would she be at great risk of nutritional deficiency.
D) She couldn't possibly be getting enough iron for her needs.

Question 9

Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called

A) sonography.
B) electrocardiography.
C) echocardiography.
D) anthropometry.

Question 10

Which of the following measures does NOT assess nutritional status?

A) Dietary analysis
B) Biochemical evaluation
C) Clinical evaluation
D) Psychoanalysis

Question 11

Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?

A) Eat fruits and vegetables because we can get all the nutrients we need from these.
B) Do the best we can but take supplements to fill in the deficient areas.
C) Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs.
D) Eat only plant products because animal products are bad and generally filled with hormones for animal growth.

Question 12

Which term describes failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that is inadequate to meet nutritional needs?

A) Desirable nutrition
B) Balanced nutrition
C) Undernutrition
D) Inferior nutrition

Question 13

Ann Miles, a triathlete, wants to eat a health-promoting diet and achieve dietary adequacy. Which of the following behaviors exemplifies the concept of dietary moderation?

A) Eat only unprocessed plant products.
B) Consume a variety of foods from MyPlate's five major food groups every day.
C) Eat only "good" foods such as fruits and vegetables and avoid the "bad" foods such as steak and ice cream.
D) Plan to eat something relatively low in fat and sodium for dinner if she had a breakfast that was high in fat and sodium.

Question 14

The term "Daily Values" on a food label refers to

A) a generic standard set at or close to the highest RDA value or related nutrient standard.
B) RDAs.
C) minimum requirements.
D) AIs.

Question 15

The RDAs are considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of

A) all persons except the very young and very old.
B) all persons except pregnant and lactating women.
C) nearly all healthy persons.
D) all persons diseased and healthy.

Question 16

Adequate Intakes (AI)

A) are established for nutrients for which there is not enough information to set RDAs.
B) are established for carbohydrate, total fat, and dietary fiber.
C) represent minimum nutrient needs.
D) are established for all vitamins and minerals.

Question 17

The RDAs for nutrients are set

A) to cover the needs of 97% - 98% of the population.
B) based on the dietary intakes of people who appear to be maintaining nutritional health.
C) by the FDA for food labeling purposes.
D) based on a person's height and weight.

Question 18

Which meal contains foods from all food groups represented in MyPlate?

A) Chef's salad containing ham, lettuce, an egg, Thousand Island dressing, and croutons; bagel; apple; and soft drink
B) Steak, baked potato with margarine, broccoli, salad with oil and vinegar dressing, milk
C) Refried beans, onions, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a tortilla; orange; and water
D) Pasta, marinara (tomato) sauce with clams, house salad with vegetables, Italian bread with butter, and wine

Question 19

You pick up a box of Cheerios cereal in the supermarket. The Nutrition Facts panel tells you that a 1-cup serving provides 25 percent of the ______ for iron.

A) RDA
B) Daily Value
C) Minimum Requirement
D) ESADDI

Question 20

One serving of Raisin Bran cereal contains 50 percent of the 18 mg Daily Value for iron. How much iron will one serving of your cereal provide?

A) 5 mg
B) 9 mg
C) 15 mg
D) 36 mg

Question 21

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend which of the following?

A) Consume fewer foods with sodium (salt), saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, and refined grains.
B) Consume two alcoholic beverages per day
C) Eliminate oils and solid fats from the diet.
D) Decrease vegetable and fruit intake.

Question 22

Margaret, an elderly woman, needs to limit her kilocalorie intake without sacrificing needed nutrients. Keeping in mind MyPlate, which of the following could she do?

A) Eliminate carbohydrates.
B) Carefully select foods rich in nutrients but low in kilocalories.
C) Count kilocalories and not worry about the food groups.
D) Eliminate dairy foods.

Question 23

Missy visits a doctor because she feels tired most of the time, is easily distracted, and feels chilled. As part of her examination, Missy has blood drawn to be tested for concentrations of nutrients and their by-products. This part of the examination is the

A) anthropometric assessment.
B) physical examination.
C) biochemical evaluation.
D) clinical examination.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the MyPlate Fruit group?

A) Eat 2 cups every day for every 2000 kcal.
B) Eat a variety of fruit.
C) Include plenty of fruit juices for your fruit servings.
D) Choose fresh, frozen, canned, or dried fruit.

Question 25

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

A) The amount per serving of all vitamins and minerals for which there is an RDA
B) The serving size
C) Total kilocalories from fat per serving
D) Total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol per serving

Question 26

Which government agency is responsible for regulating most U.S. food labeling?

A) Food and Drug Administration
B) U.S. Department of Agriculture
C) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
D) Center for Science in the Public Interest

Question 27

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasize

A) reduction of both total calories and physical activity.
B) reduction of total calories, sugar-sweetened beverages, saturated fat, and sodium.
C) increase in animal protein and refined grains.
D) increase in all types of dairy products.

Question 28

Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day. She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

A) undernutrition.
B) balanced nutrition.
C) overnutrition.

Question 29

Nutrient density can be defined as the amount of

A) a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of kilocalories in that serving.
B) a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of grams of protein.
C) kilocalories in a food divided by the amount of kilocalories needed in a day.
D) a nutrient in a serving of food divided by the amount of the nutrient needed for that day.

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a wise application of MyPlate?

A) Using low-fat and nonfat choices for milk and cheese
B) Including several servings of vegetable proteins per week
C) Using whole grain breads and cereals
D) Eliminating foods from the Fruits group to lose weight

Question 31

When looking at the ingredient label of a bottled spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that olive oil is

A) the second ingredient by alphabetical listing.
B) just one of the ingredients present in the sauce.
C) the second most abundant ingredient by weight.
D) the second most abundant ingredient by volume.

Question 32

According to MyPlate, how much do you need from the Protein Foods group when consuming a 2,000-calorie diet?

A) 2 to 3 ounce-equivalents every day
B) 4 ounce-equivalents every day
C) 5 1/2 ounce-equivalents every day
D) 10 ounce-equivalents every day

Question 33

Jeff, a world-class triathlete, visits a dietitian to obtain sports nutrition advice. During his visit, Jeff is asked to recall what he ate for the past 24 hours. Which part of a nutritional assessment is this?

A) Biochemical evaluation
B) Dietary assessment
C) Clinical examination
D) Menu planning

Question 34

Which of the following statements is consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

A) Choose a diet very low in fat and cholesterol.
B) Balance the calories you eat with physical activity.
C) Choose a diet with plenty of animal products including milk and meats.
D) Eat an abundance of saturated fats.

Question 35

Mrs. Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home. A dietitian conducted a nutritional assessment, noting the general appearance of Mrs. Mitchell's skin, eyes, and tongue. Which part of the assessment is this?

A) Medical history
B) Diet history
C) Biochemical evaluation
D) Clinical examination

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of nutritional assessments?

A) A long time may elapse between the initial development of poor nutritional health and the first clinical evidence of a problem.
B) Clinical signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies often are not very specific.
C) Often it is not possible to separate the best nutritional state from one that is slightly jeopardized.
D) Most nutrition assessments are time-consuming, costly, and do not provide valuable information.

Question 37

By law, which of the following food items must display a nutrition facts label?

A) Box of granola bars
B) Navel oranges
C) Fresh catfish fillet
D) Fresh spinach

Question 38

Which of the following is true about the use of MyPlate?

A) The guide applies to infants.
B) Milk and meat are essential to good nutrition.
C) Variety is the key to the plan.
D) The guide does not permit use of fats, oils, and sweets.

Question 39

EER refers to

A) a set of nutrient recommendations that includes RDAs, AIs, and ULs.
B) estimated calorie needs for the average person of a specific height, weight, age, gender, and physical activity pattern.
C) a person's actual calorie needs, as measured by calorimetry.
D) the level of dietary intake of a nutrient that is likely to meet the needs of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group.

Question 40

The acronym DRI stands for

A) Dietary Required Intake.
B) Dietary Reference Intake.
C) Daily Required Intake.
D) Daily Reference Intake.

Question 41

A comparison of the kilocalorie content of a food to the weight of that food is

A) nutrient density.
B) body density.
C) energy density.
D) diet quality.

Question 42

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults.

A) 30
B) 60
C) 90
D) 150

Question 43

The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

A) The Food Guide Pyramid.
B) The Basic Four Food Groups.
C) MyPyramid.
D) MyPlate.

Question 44

According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, the food and nutrients to increase are

A) milk, meat, and beans.
B) fruits, vegetables, low-fat milk, and whole grains.
C) grains, beans, and solid fats.
D) fruit juice, beans, and meat.

Question 45

The number of servings to consume from each MyPlate food group depends on a person's

A) height, weight, and waist circumference.
B) taste preferences.
C) age, gender, height, and weight.
D) frame size.

Question 46

According to MyPlate, eggs belong in the ______ group.

A) Chicken
B) Dairy
C) Protein
D) Grains

Question 47

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming less than 10% of calories from

A) essential fatty acids.
B) total fat.
C) trans fatty acids.
D) saturated fatty acids.

Question 48

In order to make healthful and logical nutrition decisions, beware of

A) testimonials about personal experience.
B) reputable publication sources.
C) registered dietitians.
D) evidence from other scientific studies.

Question 49

According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, adults should _______________ intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

A) increase
B) maintain current
C) decrease

Question 50

Alan has been hospitalized and you are concerned about his nutritional status. Which of the following are ways to assess his nutritional status?

Question 51

RDAs are NOT used in food labeling because

A) they are age- and gender-specific.
B) they are too generic.
C) their values are set too low.
D) their values are set too high.

Question 52

Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the servings from the Dairy group in this menu are

A) adequate.
B) lacking 1 serving.
C) lacking 2 servings.
D) lacking 3 servings.

Question 53

When there is insufficient research to determine the RDA for a nutrient, the ______, based on estimates of intakes that appear to maintain a defined nutritional state in a specific life stage, is the nutrient standard.

A) Daily Value (DV)
B) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
C) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
D) Adequate Intake (AI)

Question 54

Which of the following are major contributors of empty calories in American diets?

Question 55

Match the following with the descriptions below

Question 56

Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the Grains are

A) adequate in number of servings but lacking fiber.
B) adequate in number of servings and fiber.
C) inadequate in number of servings.
D) inadequate in number of servings and fiber.

Question 57

The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid patterns dietary data from parts of the Mediterranean region that enjoy

A) the lowest intake of carbohydrates.
B) the highest intake of saturated fat.
C) the lowest recorded rates of chronic diseases.
D) the lowest adult life expectancy.

Question 58

Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the Fruits and Vegetables in this menu are

A) missing a vitamin A source.
B) missing a vitamin C source.
C) present in adequate quantities.
D) missing a dark green vegetable source.

Question 59

Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing, peanut butter, or margarine is about the size of a

A) yoyo.
B) baseball.
C) tennis ball.
D) golf ball.