Question 1

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,added sugar intake should be limited to less than _____ % of total daily calories.

Accepted Answer

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that added sugar intake should be limited to less than 10% of total daily calories.

Question 2

According to the Latin American,Mediterranean,and Asian Diet Pyramids,people should eat small amounts of ______.

Accepted Answer

According to the Latin American, Mediterranean, and Asian Diet Pyramids, people should eat small amounts of animal foods.

Question 3

Which of the following actions is one of the five overarching guidelines of Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2015-2020 version)?

Accepted Answer

"Shift to healthier food and beverage choices" is one of the five overarching guidelines of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2015-2020 version). A, B, and C are not overarching guidelines, although A is a specific recommendation within the guidelines.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is a health claim that the FDA allows on a food package?

Accepted Answer

The statement in D is a qualified health claim that the FDA allows on food packages. It states that diets low in saturated fat may reduce the risk of heart disease, but it does not make an absolute claim or state that the food product will prevent or treat the disease. Statements A and B make specific health claims that have not been sufficiently substantiated by scientific evidence, and statement C is a nutrient content claim that does not make a health claim.

Question 5

Monique is a 19-year-old college student who would like to follow a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of her typical "western" diet.Based on this information,Monique should ______.

Accepted Answer

Following a Mediterranean diet pattern typically involves increasing intake of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds while decreasing intake of processed foods and red meat. Therefore, Monique should increase her intake of fruit.

Question 6

What is the name of the tool at www.choosemyplate.gov that you can use to assess daily energy and food group needs,and record and monitor daily diet and physical activity habits?

Accepted Answer

SuperTracker is the tool at www.choosemyplate.gov that allows you to assess daily energy and food group needs, as well as record and monitor daily diet and physical activity habits. The other options (MyPlate, Diet Analysis 2.0, and Exchange System) do not have the same features as SuperTracker.

Question 7

Today,Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns,3 slices of cheese,and 10 ounces of roast beef.He also drank 3 cups of orange juice.According to MyPlate,he ate nothing from the food group that includes______

Accepted Answer

According to MyPlate, a balanced meal should include fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Sean only consumed protein (roast beef) and fruit (orange juice), so he did not eat anything from the vegetable group. Choice B is the correct answer as it represents the vegetable food group.

Question 8

The food plans available at www.choosemyplate.gov are based solely on age,sex,and estimated level of physical activity.

Accepted Answer

The food plans at www.choosemyplate.gov also consider an individual's height and weight, in addition to age, sex, and physical activity level, to provide personalized dietary recommendations.

Question 9

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent all MyPlate food groups?

Accepted Answer

The salad includes eggs (protein), grapes (fruit), lettuce (vegetables), pasta (grains), and cheese (dairy), covering all MyPlate food groups.

Question 10

Kristan uses %DVs to help plan nutritious menus with various packaged foods.She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Kristan should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for nutrients such as Vitamin C which contributes to the body's immune system, tissue repair, and iron absorption. It is always recommended to limit the intake of added sugars, sodium, and fat to stay healthy.

Question 11

The Exchange System allows you to ______.

Accepted Answer

The Exchange System is a tool used to estimate and manage carbohydrate intake, particularly useful for individuals with diabetes to help control blood sugar levels.

Question 12

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,saturated fat intake should be limited to less than _____% of total daily calories.

Accepted Answer

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that saturated fat intake should be limited to less than 10% of total daily calories to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Question 13

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish,Islamic,and Mormon religions.Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Accepted Answer

This option would be acceptable to everyone as it is vegetarian and does not contain any meat or non-kosher/non-halal ingredients.

Question 14

Max wants to increase his intake of vitamin C without taking a dietary supplement.When he shops for food,he reads Nutrition Facts labels.Which of the following kinds of information will help him choose foods that are the richest sources of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

%DVs (percent daily values) will help Max choose foods that are the richest sources of vitamin C as they indicate the amount of a nutrient in a serving of food in relation to the daily recommended intake. By looking for foods with a high %DV for vitamin C, Max can choose foods that are good sources of this nutrient. Country of origin information and organic food logos do not provide information about nutrient content, while structure/function claims refer to the potential benefits of a nutrient, rather than its actual content in a food.

Question 15

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutritional contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

Accepted Answer

%DVs (Percent Daily Values) can help you compare nutritional contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices. %DVs are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and are listed on the Nutrition Facts label of packaged foods. They provide information on the amount of a nutrient in a serving of the food and the percentage of the recommended daily value of that nutrient that serving provides. By comparing %DVs, you can make more informed choices about the foods you eat and choose those that are higher in nutrients and lower in less healthful ones.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Daily Values are dietary standards developed by the FDA for food labeling purposes. They provide consumers with a general idea of how much of a nutrient is in a serving of food and how that fits into their overall daily diet.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true?
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Question 18

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that the chips are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide _____ gram(s)of fat or less per serving.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The label on a bag of salt-free...

Question 19

The Dietary Guidelines are updated by the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services and U.S.Department of Agriculture about every ____ years.

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated every 5 years by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

The traditional Mediterranean diet is known for its high consumption of olive oil and fish, while the traditional American diet tends to be higher in processed, high-fat foods. Options A and B are incorrect as Jewish dietary laws permit the use of alcohol and pork is forbidden under Muslim dietary laws, not Mormon. Option C is also incorrect as traditional Asian diets typically do not include high amounts of dairy products.

Quiz 3: Basis of a Healthy Diet

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,added sugar intake should be limited to less than _____ % of total daily calories.

According to the Latin American,Mediterranean,and Asian Diet Pyramids,people should eat small amounts of ______.

Which of the following actions is one of the five overarching guidelines of Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2015-2020 version) ?

Which of the following statements is a health claim that the FDA allows on a food package?

Monique is a 19-year-old college student who would like to follow a Mediterranean diet pattern instead of her typical "western" diet.Based on this information,Monique should ______.

What is the name of the tool at www.choosemyplate.gov that you can use to assess daily energy and food group needs,and record and monitor daily diet and physical activity habits?

Today,Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns,3 slices of cheese,and 10 ounces of roast beef.He also drank 3 cups of orange juice.According to MyPlate,he ate nothing from the food group that includes______

The food plans available at www.choosemyplate.gov are based solely on age,sex,and estimated level of physical activity.

Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent all MyPlate food groups?

Kristan uses %DVs to help plan nutritious menus with various packaged foods.She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which of the following nutrients?

The Exchange System allows you to ______.

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,saturated fat intake should be limited to less than _____% of total daily calories.

You are planning a party for a group of college students.Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Jewish,Islamic,and Mormon religions.Which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

Max wants to increase his intake of vitamin C without taking a dietary supplement.When he shops for food,he reads Nutrition Facts labels.Which of the following kinds of information will help him choose foods that are the richest sources of vitamin C?

Which of the following standards can help you compare nutritional contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that the chips are "low-fat." This means the pretzels provide _____ gram(s) of fat or less per serving.

The Dietary Guidelines are updated by the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services and U.S.Department of Agriculture about every ____ years.

Which of the following statements is true?