Question 1

Mary is comparing light potato chips to regular potato chips. What is the difference?

Accepted Answer

A)   The light potato chips are lower in calories.
B)   The light potato chips are lighter in color.
C)   The light potato chips are lighter in texture.
D)   The light potato chips are lower in weight.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

A healthy diet should consist of 3 meals a day without any snacking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following does not have to appear on the Nutrition Facts panel?

Accepted Answer

A)   Calories
B)   Calories from fat
C)   Vitamin A
D)   Vitamin EE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

A food label can make a health claim for soluble fiber. Which disease is this nutrient associated with a lower risk of?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heart disease
B)   Cancer
C)   Tooth decay
D)   High blood pressureE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans make all of the following suggestions except :

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A)   eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green and red and orange vegetables.
B)   use oils to replace solid fats where possible.
C)   consume at least half of all grains as whole grains.
D)   choose diets that emphasize refined and enriched grain products.
E)   increase intake of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Plain, low-fat yogurt with fresh blueberries:

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A)   is a good snack choice because it provides a mixture of energy nutrients.
B)   is a poor snack choice because it combines two food groups.
C)   is a good snack choice because it is low in carbohydrate and high in protein.
D)   is a poor snack choice because it contains fat.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Joe picks up a package of low-fat hot dogs in the supermarket. He can be confident that this food has:

Accepted Answer

A)   no more than 10 grams of fat per serving.
B)   no more than 3 grams of fat per serving.
C)   no saturated fat.
D)   no cholesterol.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

List and define the major Dietary Reference Intake categories.

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Question 9

What foods and food components do Americans typically eat too little or too much of? Name several nutrient-dense foods that are recommended by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

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Question 10

Vignette #2 Julia and David are new parents of a 13-year-old girl, Zoe. They want to make sure they are feeding her the most nutritious diet possible. Julia makes an appointment with a registered dietitian at Zoe's pediatrician's office. The first thing David asks the dietitian is "Please help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will help prevent chronic diseases in her future." Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Thinking about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions. Julia and David like to have a beer or glass of wine when they get home from work. The beer and wine contribute _____ to their diets.

Accepted Answer

A)   no calories
B)   sweets
C)   oils
D)   empty caloriesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Tulley is a 38-year-old man who successfully lost 50 lb. of excess weight. According to MyPlate recommendations, how much physical activity does he need to maintain his weight loss when he doesn't exceed his calorie needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   At least 90 minutes of moderate activity per week
B)   At least 30-60 minutes vigorous activity per week
C)   At least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week
D)   At least 180 minutes of vigorous activity per weekE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In the typical Mexican diet, which of the following would provide the most phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Salsa
B)   Tortilla shells
C)   Chorizo
D)   Vegetable oilE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Approximately 45 to 65 percent of the total calories in a balanced diet should come from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fats
B)   Proteins
C)   Carbohydrates
D)   PhytochemicalsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 2: The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

In the typical Mexican diet, which of the following would provide the most phytochemicals?

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A healthy diet should consist of 3 meals a day without any snacking.

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Plain, low-fat yogurt with fresh blueberries:

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Approximately 45 to 65 percent of the total calories in a balanced diet should come from which of the following?

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What foods and food components do Americans typically eat too little or too much of? Name several nutrient-dense foods that are recommended by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

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Which of the following does not have to appear on the Nutrition Facts panel?

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List and define the major Dietary Reference Intake categories.

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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans make all of the following suggestions except :

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Mary is comparing light potato chips to regular potato chips. What is the difference?

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Tulley is a 38-year-old man who successfully lost 50 lb. of excess weight. According to MyPlate recommendations, how much physical activity does he need to maintain his weight loss when he doesn't exceed his calorie needs?

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A food label can make a health claim for soluble fiber. Which disease is this nutrient associated with a lower risk of?

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Joe picks up a package of low-fat hot dogs in the supermarket. He can be confident that this food has:

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In the typical Mexican diet, which of the following would provide the most phytochemicals?

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A healthy diet should consist of 3 meals a day without any snacking.

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Plain, low-fat yogurt with fresh blueberries:

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Approximately 45 to 65 percent of the total calories in a balanced diet should come from which of the following?

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What foods and food components do Americans typically eat too little or too much of? Name several nutrient-dense foods that are recommended by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

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Which of the following does not have to appear on the Nutrition Facts panel?

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List and define the major Dietary Reference Intake categories.

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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans make all of the following suggestions except :

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Mary is comparing light potato chips to regular potato chips. What is the difference?

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Tulley is a 38-year-old man who successfully lost 50 lb. of excess weight. According to MyPlate recommendations, how much physical activity does he need to maintain his weight loss when he doesn't exceed his calorie needs?

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A food label can make a health claim for soluble fiber. Which disease is this nutrient associated with a lower risk of?

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Joe picks up a package of low-fat hot dogs in the supermarket. He can be confident that this food has:

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