Question 1

Men have a higher RDA for iron than women because of womens' monthly menstruation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Are nutrient- dense foods superior to energy- dense foods?

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Nutrient- dense foods are nutritionally ...

Question 3

Fatty foods are usually energy- dense because 1 gram of fat provides more than twice as many calories as one gram of protein or fat.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Individuals who are providing reasonable but not excessive amounts of foods and nutrients are meeting the diet principle of

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A)   nutrient density.
B)   moderation.
C)   variety.
D)   balance.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Explain how MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans differ.

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MyPlate is a representational icon that ...

Question 6

Ana wants to lose weight so she should try to eat more_________foods.

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A)   small portions of calorie- dense foods
B)   nutrient- dense foods
C)   medium- dense foods
D)   energy- dense foodsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The recommended range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake expressed as a percentage of total energy is the

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A)   EER.
B)   EAR.
C)   RDA.
D)   AMDR.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Individuals who are consuming a mixture of different food groups and foods within each group are meeting the diet principle of

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A)   balance.
B)   variety.
C)   nutrient density.
D)   moderation.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

EARs, RDAs, AIs, ULs, and AMDRs represent

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A)   MyPlate.
B)   components of the Nutrition Facts Panel.
C)   the DRIs.
D)   the RDIs.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The recommended size of approximately 3 ounces of cooked meat, chicken, or fish is equivalent to

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A)   the thumb.
B)   the "O" made by a the thumb.
C)   the tip of the finger.
D)   the palm of the hand.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

A balanced diet includes foods which have high percents of Daily Values for all nutrients.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The RDAs are

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A)   the average daily amounts of a nutrient needed by 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group.
B)   set lower than the EAR.
C)   the recommended daily amounts of a nutrient that meets the needs of nearly all individuals in a similar age and gender group.
D)   set above the UL.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

A food label can carry a nutrient content claim using descriptive terms such as free, high, or extra lean, as long as it_________strict FDA criteria.

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A)   meets
B)   meets the health claims and
C)   exceeds
D)   is lower than the percent DV andE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

When planning a healthy diet, persons should aim to use the following reference values

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A)   RDA, AI, UL.
B)   RDA, AI, AMDR.
C)   UL.
D)   EAR, UL.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

Dried fruit (apple rings)  and whole fruit (apple)  are nutritionally superior to fruit pies (apple pie)  because unprocessed fruit is

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A)   nutrient- dense.
B)   energy- dense.
C)   cal- dense.
D)   calorie- dense.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Explain how the Dietary Reference Intake guidelines can be used to plan healthy eating.

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The DRIs provide recommendations to prev...

Question 17

Explain how the Exchange System can be used as a guide to plan a balanced diet.

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This diet- planning tool groups foods to...

Question 18

All foods have a food label and a Nutrition Facts panel.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the difference between a portion and a serving size.

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The USDA defines a portion as the amount...

Question 20

A food is considered nutrient- dense if the following nutrients on a food label are present in large quantities

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A)   added sugar, unsaturated fat.
B)   sodium, potassium, iron.
C)   calories, potassium, vitamin D.
D)   fiber, calcium, iron, potassium.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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