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Question #1
According to the AMDR, protein should make up the largest proportion of a healthy person's energy intake.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #2
Which of the following is a correct statement about micronutrients?
A.   They are a source of energy for the body.
B.   They assist in the process of energy metabolism as cofactors or components of enzymes.
Question #3
Which of the following is a correct definition of the term nutrient density?
A.   a food that packs in plenty of health-promoting nutrients (fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals) and less added sugars, solid fats, salt, and refined starches.
B.   a food that contains more calories per gram of food than other foods.
C.   a food that is more easily digested than other foods.
Question #4
What are carbohydrates, protein, and fat known as?
A.   micronutrients
B.   macro foods
C.   prime nutrients
D.   macronutrients
Question #5
Which nutrient contains the most kilocalories per gram?
A.   protein
B.   vitamins
C.   carbohydrate
D.   lipid
Question #6
A double-blind trial is one in which neither the researchers nor participants know which group is assigned to which treatment.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #7
Which of the following can be classified as both organic and energy-yielding?
A.   protein and carbohydrates
B.   water and carbohydrates
C.   vitamins and minerals
D.   lipids and vitamins
Question #8
Another name for biological macromolecules is _________.
A.   macroglobules
B.   macronutrients
C.   macrocytes
D.   macrophages
Question #9
What is the term that describes the maximum levels of daily nutrient intakes that are unlikely to pose health risks to almost all individuals in the group for whom they are designed?
A.   Adequate Intakes
B.   Recommended Daily Allowance
C.   Estimated Average Requirements
D.   Tolerable Upper Intake Level(s)
Question #10
You are a registered dietitian who has been asked to assess whether a summer camp menu meets the nutrient requirements of the kids attending. When evaluating the vitamin and mineral levels of the diet, which DRI values would be the best choice as targets to ensure that the diet is adequate for the majority of the kids?
A.   Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
B.   Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
C.   Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
D.   Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

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