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Nutrition 1010 - Introductory Nutrition » Summer 2023 » Chapter 02 Quiz Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

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Question #1

The Nutrition Facts panel on a package of margarine shows that one serving provides 0.4 grams of fat. Based on this information, under which nutrient-claim category will the margarine fall?

A. good source of fat

B. fat free

C. lean

D. low fat

Question #2

As per nutrient claims on food labels, for a food to be labeled "low-fat," it must contain ________.

A. 3 grams or less fat per serving

B. 25 percent less fat than the usual product

C. less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol per serving

D. less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving

Question #3

According to the USDA Eating Pattern, which of the following options equals one ounce of grains?

A. 1 cup cooked pasta

B. 1 slice of bread

C. ½ cup dry oat cereal

D. 1 cup uncooked rice

Question #4

Which of the following information is NOT required by law to be listed on a food label?

A. list of ingredients in the product

B. name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor

C. common name of the product

D. milligrams of phytochemicals per serving

Question #5

Which person would NOT be covered by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) values?

A. Karen, a 36-year-old pregnant woman

B. Tim, a 20-year-old vegetarian

C. Ann, a 5-year-old who refuses to eat vegetables

D. Joe, a 50-year-old who has inflammatory bowel disease

Question #6

Which statement about phytochemicals is FALSE?

A. Phytochemicals are nutrients found predominantly in animal foods such as eggs, milk, meat, and poultry.

B. Phytochemical labels may make unsubstantiated claims about contributing to the body's functioning.

C. Evidence for safety of isolated phytochemicals in human beings is not conclusive.

D. Phytochemicals can regulate body functions.

Question #7

A major guideline for healthy people is to keep fat intake within what range of total calories?

A. 20–40 percent

B. 15–25 percent

C. 20–35 percent

D. 10–20 percent

Question #8

Eating which food is a sure way to consume phytochemicals?

A. milk

B. lean fish

C. fruit

D. cheese

Question #9

You want to look up the appropriate Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) values for a client. Which characteristic is NOT needed to determine this value?

A. the client's level of physical activity

B. the client's age and gender

C. the client's special circumstances such as illness or smoking

D. whether the client is pregnant or lactating

Question #10

Food labels must include content and percentage of daily values for which nutrients?

A. soluble fiber and vitamin B12

B. sodium and potassium

C. vitamin K and vitamin A

D. vitamin B6 and chromium

Question #11

Vegetables are one of the six food groups according to the USDA Eating Patterns. Identify which subgroup cauliflower, celery, iceberg lettuce, cabbage, and mushrooms fall into:

A. red and orange vegetables

B. dark-green vegetables

C. starchy vegetables

D. other vegetables

Question #12

A popular breakfast cereal has a claim on the front panel of the box, which states "Low calorie." Identify what type of a claim this statement is.

A. health claim

B. phytochemical claim

C. nutrient claim

D. structure-function claim

Question #13

You are planning a meal that includes a hamburger on a bun, coleslaw, and French fries. Which of the following meals would be a better option and have more nutrient density?

A. baked salmon, baked beans, a roll, and vanilla ice cream with berries

B. spareribs, collard greens, cornbread, and peach cobbler

C. baked fish, spinach salad, brown rice, and strawberries

D. fried chicken, baked potato, a roll, and canned pears

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