Question 1

The Nutrition Facts panel was developed by the USDA.

Accepted Answer

The Nutrition Facts panel was actually developed by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).

Question 2

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, fruit, vegetable, and whole grain intakes should be increased, while intake of nonfat or low-fat milk and milk products should be decreased.

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend increasing fruit, vegetable, and whole grain intakes, but they also encourage the consumption of nonfat or low-fat milk and milk products, not decreasing them.

Question 3

Raw meat products need to include safe-handling instructions on labels.

Accepted Answer

Raw meat should always include safe-handling instructions on labels to prevent foodborne illness. These instructions may include cooking temperature and time, storage instructions, and warnings to wash hands and surfaces thoroughly after handling.

Question 4

You’ve just completed a 3-day nutrient intake analysis utilizing a nutritional analysis software program. Your analysis shows that your intake met >90% of the requirement for most nutrients. What reference values were used to determine the percentages of nutrients consumed, and how were these reference values determined?

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Question 5

Serving sizes are included on the Nutrition Facts panel so that nutrient contents of similar foods can be compared.

Accepted Answer

Serving sizes are included on the Nutrition Facts panel to help consumers compare the nutritional content of different products and make informed choices about portion sizes.

Question 6

Why are biochemical measurements particularly powerful when diagnosing nutrient deficiencies or excesses as compared to anthropometric measurements?

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Question 7

Dietary intake goals for a nutrient with an RDA and UL should be set at the RDA, but less than the UL.

Accepted Answer

The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) represents the amount of nutrient intake that is sufficient to meet the needs of most individuals within a specific age and gender group, while the UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) represents the highest level of nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects in almost all individuals in the same group. Therefore, dietary intake goals should be set to meet the RDA, and not exceed the UL, to avoid potential health risks associated with excessive nutrient intake.

Question 8

A company name and address is mandatory for all food labels.

Accepted Answer

This is required by law under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The company name and address help to identify the manufacturer, packer or distributor of the food product.

Question 9

Healthy People 2020, a set of overall health objectives for the U.S., is designed to increase quality and years of healthy life and to eliminate health disparities among different segments of the population.

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Healthy People 2020 is a national initiative in the U.S. aimed at improving the health of all Americans, preventing disease and disability, and eliminating health disparities. Its goals include increasing the number of quality years of life and reducing health disparities among different segments of the population.

Question 10

MyPlate translates into practice the USDA’s 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Accepted Answer

MyPlate was developed by the USDA to help people apply the recommendations from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to their daily diets.

Question 11

Baked chicken is more nutrient dense than fried chicken.

Accepted Answer

Baking chicken preserves more of its nutrients compared to frying, as the hot oil used in frying can break down and destroy certain vitamins and minerals. Additionally, baking chicken typically requires less added fat and calories than frying, making it a healthier option overall.

Question 12

How does nutritional adequacy impac a person's nutritional status?

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Question 13

What basic techniques and tips would you include in the directions for compiling a diet record to ensure that the returned diet record was accurate and complete and adequately represented the food and beverages consumed?

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Question 14

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans forbid consumption of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans do not forbid consumption of alcohol, but they do recommend moderate alcohol consumption for adults who choose to drink, which is defined as up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men.

Question 15

Dairy products are significant sources of calcium, potassium, vitamins, and protein.

Accepted Answer

Dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt are significant sources of vitamins such as calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and protein.

Question 16

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels were developed to decrease risk of adverse health effects from inadequate intakes of a nutrient.

Accepted Answer

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) were developed to decrease the risk of harmful effects from excessive intakes of a nutrient, not inadequate intakes.

Question 17

The FDA has approved wording for specific nutrient claims, including “light,” “sugar free,” and “low fat.”

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The FDA has approved specific wording for nutrient claims, including "light," "sugar free," and "low fat," among others. These claims must meet certain criteria established by the FDA to be used on food packaging.

Question 18

The RDAs are derived from AIs.

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The RDAs (Recommended Dietary Allowances) are derived from the EARs (Estimated Average Requirements), not from AIs (Adequate Intakes). AIs are used when there is not enough evidence to establish an EAR and subsequently an RDA.

Question 19

Grains are the foundation of MyPlate.

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Question 20

The ChooseMyPlate.gov website allows visitors to access personalized dietary recommendations.

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The ChooseMyPlate.gov website provides personalized dietary recommendations based on age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level.

Quiz 2: Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning