Question 1

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are a set of principles developed to promote health and reduce chronic diseases and overweight and obesity through

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A)   dietary changes alone.
B)   exercise advice alone.
C)   medical interventions alone.
D)   both improved nutrition and increased physical activity.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Poor nutrition is strongly associated with

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A)   weight loss.
B)   osteoporosis.
C)   heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
D)   increased longevity.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following serve(s)  as an important source of energy for muscles during times of rest and low-intensity activity?

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A)   protein
B)   vitamins
C)   fat
D)   mineralsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Because MyPlate recommends specific food choices, it cannot be used to design healthful ethnic or vegetarian diets.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The dietary standard used to predict average energy (kcal)  intake needed to maintain energy balance in healthy adults is the

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A)   DRI.
B)   EER.
C)   AI.
D)   UL.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Alcohol is a nutrient that provides energy to the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How are the AMDR and EER dietary reference values similar?

Accepted Answer

A)   They give reference values for the macronutrients.
B)   They take into account the energy requirements of healthy adults.
C)   They identify the upper values for safe intake of nutrients.
D)   They prevent vitamin-deficiency diseases.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which set of dietary guidelines identifies the specific amount of a nutrient you can healthfully consume?

Accepted Answer

A)   MyPlate food guidance system
B)   Dietary Guidelines for Americans
C)   Dietary Reference Intakes
D)   USDA Food PatternsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

What is the premier public health agency in the United States that addresses issues related to nutrition and disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   ASN
B)   CDC
C)   NCI
D)   ADAE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends sodium supplements to reduce the risk of iodine deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The type of study that compares two groups of individuals, one with the disease and one without the disease, in order to identify factors that might influence the disease is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   case-control study.
B)   clinical trial.
C)   epidemiological study.
D)   animal study.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is a macronutrient?

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A)   carbohydrate
B)   vitamin
C)   mineral
D)   alcoholE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Describe the physical layout of the MyPlate food guidance system and explain the six major principles it illustrates.

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The MyPlate food guidance system is a vi...

Question 14

A practical way to estimate a healthy 3-oz serving of cooked meat, chicken, or fish is to make it approximately the size of

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A)   a woman's palm.
B)   three decks of cards.
C)   a typical restaurant serving.
D)   a large bagel.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The fruits section of MyPlate emphasizes a greater variety of fruits and encourages the consumption of

Accepted Answer

A)   at least 1 1/2 cups of fruit every day.
B)   at least 2 1/2 cups of fruit every day.
C)   fruit juice at every meal.
D)   only fresh fruits.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend healthier fat sources, including canola oil and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   butter
B)   lard
C)   margarine
D)   olive oilE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following nutrients are the MOST energy dense?

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrates
B)   fats
C)   minerals
D)   vitaminsE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a disease that is directly caused by a nutritional deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   scurvy
B)   cancer
C)   obesity
D)   heart diseaseE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The studies best suited to assess nutritional habits, disease trends, or other health phenomena of large populations are known as

Accepted Answer

A)   animal studies.
B)   observational studies.
C)   personal testimonials.
D)   anecdotal reports.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following recommendations is emphasized in the grains group of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Make half your grains whole.
B)   Choose grains low in fats and added sugars.
C)   Focus on fiber.
D)   Find your balance between enriched and whole grains.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 1: Nutrition: Making It Work for You

How are the AMDR and EER dietary reference values similar?

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Which of the following is an example of a disease that is directly caused by a nutritional deficiency?

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend healthier fat sources, including canola oil and which of the following?

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The dietary standard used to predict average energy (kcal) intake needed to maintain energy balance in healthy adults is the

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Poor nutrition is strongly associated with

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The type of study that compares two groups of individuals, one with the disease and one without the disease, in order to identify factors that might influence the disease is a(n)

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Describe the physical layout of the MyPlate food guidance system and explain the six major principles it illustrates.

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What is the premier public health agency in the United States that addresses issues related to nutrition and disease?

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Which of the following is a macronutrient?

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Which of the following serve(s) as an important source of energy for muscles during times of rest and low-intensity activity?

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Which set of dietary guidelines identifies the specific amount of a nutrient you can healthfully consume?

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The studies best suited to assess nutritional habits, disease trends, or other health phenomena of large populations are known as

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A practical way to estimate a healthy 3-oz serving of cooked meat, chicken, or fish is to make it approximately the size of

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The fruits section of MyPlate emphasizes a greater variety of fruits and encourages the consumption of

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Which of the following recommendations is emphasized in the grains group of MyPlate?

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Because MyPlate recommends specific food choices, it cannot be used to design healthful ethnic or vegetarian diets.

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Alcohol is a nutrient that provides energy to the body.

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are a set of principles developed to promote health and reduce chronic diseases and overweight and obesity through

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Which of the following nutrients are the MOST energy dense?

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends sodium supplements to reduce the risk of iodine deficiency.

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