1. When nutrition advocates became RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily
concerned that recommendations did not Reference Intakes)
do enough to address prevention of
chronic diet related diseases, what policy
change were made?
a. They are used to establish taxation rates and food costs
2. What is true of dietary reference intake? **b. Food labeling must include information about them.
choose two. **c. They differ depending on age and gender
d. They are dependent on foodborne illness risks
3. What is always found on a nutrition label Serving size
in the US?
4. A healthful diet contains nutrient intake Recommended daily allowance
near what amount?
50% calories from fat is too much.
5. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of percentages of
(Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) calories that you should get from that nutrient per day. i.e. 45-65% of calories from
when evaluating the appropriateness of a carbs per day.
snack food? 50% of calories from fat is too much.
)
The highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side
6. What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake effects in humans; ensures people do not take harmful amounts.
Level?
(More for supplements; No side effects in humans)
7. How is estimated average requirement To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities in combinations with
commonly used? upper intake levels.
8. What is true of choose my plate .gov Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.
recommendations as presented by their
setting place graphic?
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They provide nutrients that reduce the risk some type of cancer.
9. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits
and vegetables?
(They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.)
Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
10. What is false regarding fruits and
vegetables in the diet?
(Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!)
11. What strategy might be avoided due to Buying frozen meals
expense for patients looking to eat more
healthfully on a budget?
Skim milk has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk.
12. Which statement is true about planning
a balanced meal?
(Always stick with reduced or no fat)
13. What is true about dietary Half of all grains consumed should be whole grain products.
recommendation for whole grain intake?
14. Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares Use egg whites for the omelets
for each of his friends Replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
Omelet with cheese Replace English muffin with whole wheat English muffin
Toasted English muffin Replace whole milk with fat free milk
1t all fruit preserves (Adding juice will never be an answer because it is sugar water.)
½ large grapefruit
1c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow
the dietary guidelines for Americans?
Choose all that apply
15. What is true of recommendations Trans fat and added sugar intake should be minimized. There is no DRI value.
concerning trans fat and added sugar
intake?
16. What is recommended daily amount of 60g/ day.
protein intake?
17. Which list contains all examples of Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas), egg, chicken breast, yogurt, cheese, ground beef,
protein? peanut butter, tofu
18. What is the best choice for a Legume+ whole grain
combination of plant-based foods to
maximize healthy diet in a vegetarian diet?
19. There is a current initiative for more Anything ending in-ose, honey
transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition
fact labels. In the coming years, which of
these might be more obviously labeled (Most things ending in ose are sugars like glucose, fructose, etc. Not -ase which are
sugars? Choose all that apply. Anything enzymes)
ending in-ose, honey
One with a higher glycemic index
20. Which carbohydrate will cause a quick
return to hunger? (Measures how the body responds to a sugar, low index would mean it raises BG
slower.)
21. Which is the reason that seafood can be Some seafood is high in healthy omega 3 oils
considered a healthful diet?
22. What are generally considered sources Fish, nuts, olive oil
of healthy fat?
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