Question 1

When nutrient data for prepared or cooked products are unavailable or incomplete,nutrient values are __________ from comparable raw items or by recipe.

Accepted Answer

calculated

Question 2

The USDA began publishing food composition data in ________.

Accepted Answer

The USDA started publishing food composition data in the 1890s, marking the beginning of a comprehensive effort to provide information on the nutritional content of foods.

Question 3

Which one of the following serves as the core for most commercial and many international nutrient databases?

Accepted Answer

The Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, which is maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture, serves as the core for most commercial and many international nutrient databases.

Question 4

The on-line dietary assessment tool developed by the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion is Choose My Plate __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The on-line dietary assessment tool developed by...

Question 5

Food composition data from the laboratory analysis of one or more samples of the food are known as __________ data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Food composition data from the laboratory analysis...

Question 6

Nutrient values in a database that are taken from another form of the same food or similar food are imputed values.

Accepted Answer

Imputed values refer to nutrient values that are estimated based on values from a similar food or another form of the same food. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 7

Which one of the following is the most important consideration to make when selecting a computerized diet analysis system?

Accepted Answer

The quality of the nutrient database is the most important consideration when selecting a computerized diet analysis system. This is because the accuracy of the nutrient analysis is reliant on the quality of the nutrient database. The other factors, such as ease of use, output characteristics, and cost, are important, but they should be considered only after the quality of the nutrient database has been verified.

Question 8

If a computerized dietary analysis system has a database with a large amount of incomplete data or many blanks in the database,the system's output may understate a client's actual nutrient intake.In such cases,reported low nutrient intakes represent a __________ deficiency,not necessarily an actual deficiency in the client's diet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a computerized dietary analysis system has...

Question 9

It is always preferable to have a diet analysis system with a database having a large number of foods and a large number of nutrients and food components.

Accepted Answer

A larger database isn't always preferable because it can include many irrelevant or rarely consumed foods, making it harder for users to find what they're looking for. Additionally, maintaining accuracy and up-to-date information on a vast number of nutrients and food components can be challenging, potentially leading to errors or outdated data. A well-curated, relevant, and accurate database is often more useful than a larger, less manageable one.

Question 10

An effort on the part of the United Nations to improve data on the nutrient composition of foods from all parts of the world is known by the acronym ________.

Accepted Answer

The effort on the part of the United Nations to improve data on the nutrient composition of foods from all parts of the world is known as the International Network of Food Data Systems (INFOODS), which is represented by the acronym D. AOAC stands for the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, which is a non-profit organization that provides standard methods of analysis for various substances. BHNRC stands for Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, which is a part of the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. FSIS stands for Food Safety and Inspection Service, which is a public health agency responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products.

Question 11

The identification number for each food item in the USDA Nutrient Database is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The identification number for each food item in the USDA Nutrient Database is known as the NDB number. The derivation code, food group code, and source code are not used as identification numbers for food items in the database.

Question 12

The system developed by W.O.Atwater to calculate the energy contributed by protein,fat,and carbohydrates in foods is known as the __________ system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The system developed by W.O.Atwater to calculate...

Question 13

Choosing a similar food from a computer database when the specific food is not in the database is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Choosing a similar food from a computer...

Question 14

Which one of the following is the nutrient database used to analyze food intake information collected by What We Eat in America,NHANES?

Accepted Answer

The Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS) is the nutrient database used to analyze food intake information collected by What We Eat in America, NHANES. It provides data on the nutrient and food group composition of foods reported in the survey, allowing for accurate analysis and tracking of dietary intake patterns in the United States.

Question 15

Although the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference provides values on more than 140 nutrients and food components for more than 7900 foods,relatively few recipes and name brand foods are found in the database.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true, as the USDA Nutrient Database focuses primarily on basic foods and ingredients, rather than specific brands or recipes.

Question 16

Every food item in a nutrient database may not contain complete information for every vitamin,mineral,or food component.These blanks in the database are referred to as __________ data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Every food item in a nutrient database...

Quiz 5: Computerized Dietary Analysis Systems