MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
- 1) The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group is known as theA) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). B) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR). C) Adequate Intake (AI). D) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA).Answer: B
- 2) The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without likely harm in a group of individuals of a similar age is theA) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). B) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). C) Adequate Intake (AI). D) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).Answer: D
- 3) According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR), what percentage of your daily calories should be provided by carbohydrates?A) 20 to 45 percent B) 5 to 25 percent C) 45 to 65 percent D) 40 to 70 percent Answer: C
- 4) According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR), what percentage of your daily calories should be provided by fat?A) 10 to 35 percent B) 5 to 20 percent C) 45 to 65 percent D) 20 to 35 percent Answer: D
- 5) Which of the following types of health claims is based on evidence that is still emerging? A) health claim based on authoritative statements B) authorized health claims C) qualified health claims D) structural/functional claimsAnswer: C
- 6) Which of the following do not have Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)?A) fats B) proteins C) vitamins D) carbohydratesAnswer: C
- 7) Which of the following was developed out of concern over the incidence of overnutrition among Americans? A) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)B) Dietary Guidelines for AmericansC) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) D) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)Answer: B
- 8) According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, what should be the daily sodium intake for a healthy person?A) less than 2,200 mg B) less than 2,300 mg C) more than 2,600 mg D) more than 2,300 mgAnswer: B
- 9) According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, an adult woman should consume no more than how many alcoholic drinks per day?
A) 3-4 B) 0-2 Answer: D
C) 4-5 D) 0-1
- 10) MyPlate is a food guidance system that illustrates the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 and reinforces the important concepts ofA) variety, healthful choices, proportionality, and food labels.B) meal planning, exchange lists, proportionality, and moderation. C) meal planning, calorie counting, moderation, and exchange lists.D) variety, personalization, proportionality, and moderation. Answer: D
- 11) According to MyPlate, half of your plate should be devoted to which food group?A) protein B) vegetables and fruits C) grains D) oilsAnswer: B
- 12) According to MyPlate, which of the following foods would be considered low in nutrient density? A) nonfat yogurt B) lean meat C) fruit drinks D) carrotsAnswer: C
- 13) Which of the following is not the preferred way of preparing meat and poultry?A) broiling B) grilling C) baking D) fryingAnswer: D
- 14) According to MyPlate, how many cups of fat-free or low-fat milk, or their equivalent, should be consumed daily for all calorie levels?
A) 1 B) 3 Answer: B15) When estimating portion size, a woman’s fist is about A) a quarter cup of pasta or vegetables.C) two cups of pasta or vegetables.Answer: B
C) 2 D) 4B) one cup of pasta or vegetables. D) a half cup of pasta or vegetables.
- 16) According to MyPlate, how many servings from the grain group should a moderately active female who needs 2,000 calories daily consume?A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 Answer: D
- 17) According to MyPlate, how many cups from the vegetable group should a moderately active female who needs 2,000 calories daily consume?A) 3.5 B) 1 C) 2.5 D) 4 Answer: C
- 18) Which of the following pieces of information is not required on a standard food label? A) a list of ingredients in the foodB) a nutrient content claimC) the net weight of the foodD) the name and address of the manufacturer or distributorAnswer: B
19) Which of the following does not need to be listed on a food label?
A) vitamin C content B) iron content Answer: D20) In what order are ingredients listed on a food label? A) in alphabetical orderC) in descending order by weight Answer: C
C) calcium contentB) in random orderD) liquids first, then solids
D) vitamin D content
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