Question 1

Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 18 mg. She has no condition warranting a greater-than-normal need for iron. Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

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A)   She is likely to be deficient in iron.
B)   She will need to consume significantly more iron, above the RDA, to make up for her intake.
C)   Only if her intake is consistently less than 70% of the RDA would she be at great risk of nutritional deficiency.
D)   She couldn't possibly be getting enough iron for her needs.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults.

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A)   30
B)   60
C)   90
D)   150E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Two tablespoons (tbsp)  of salad dressing, peanut butter, or margarine is about the size of a

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A)   yoyo.
B)   baseball.
C)   tennis ball.
D)   golf ball.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Alan has been hospitalized and you are concerned about his nutritional status. Which of the following are ways to assess his nutritional status?

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__X__ Compare his current body weight to...

Question 5

According to MyPlate, an adult age 18 or older should consume how many cups of milk or milk equivalents per day on a 2,000-calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the servings from the Dairy group in this menu are

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A)   adequate.
B)   lacking 1 serving.
C)   lacking 2 servings.
D)   lacking 3 servings.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The RDAs for nutrients are set

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A)   to cover the needs of 97% - 98% of the population.
B)   based on the dietary intakes of people who appear to be maintaining nutritional health.
C)   by the FDA for food labeling purposes.
D)   based on a person's height and weight.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming less than 10% of calories from

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A)   essential fatty acids.
B)   total fat.
C)   trans fatty acids.
D)   saturated fatty acids.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

RDAs are NOT used in food labeling because

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A)   they are age- and gender-specific.
B)   they are too generic.
C)   their values are set too low.
D)   their values are set too high.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following are major contributors of empty calories in American diets?

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Question 11

The RDAs for nutrients generally are

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A)   the minimum amounts the average adult male requires.
B)   more than twice the requirements.
C)   designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population.
D)   designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A comparison of the kilocalorie content of a food to the weight of that food is

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A)   nutrient density.
B)   body density.
C)   energy density.
D)   diet quality.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

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A)   The Food Guide Pyramid.
B)   The Basic Four Food Groups.
C)   MyPyramid.
D)   MyPlate.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Mrs. Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home. A dietitian conducted a nutritional assessment, noting the general appearance of Mrs. Mitchell's skin, eyes, and tongue. Which part of the assessment is this?

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A)   Medical history
B)   Diet history
C)   Biochemical evaluation
D)   Clinical examinationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The term "Daily Values" on a food label refers to

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A)   a generic standard set at or close to the highest RDA value or related nutrient standard.
B)   RDAs.
C)   minimum requirements.
D)   AIs.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called

Accepted Answer

A)   sonography.
B)   electrocardiography.
C)   echocardiography.
D)   anthropometry.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of nutritional assessments?

Accepted Answer

A)   A long time may elapse between the initial development of poor nutritional health and the first clinical evidence of a problem.
B)   Clinical signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies often are not very specific.
C)   Often it is not possible to separate the best nutritional state from one that is slightly jeopardized.
D)   Most nutrition assessments are time-consuming, costly, and do not provide valuable information.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day. She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

Accepted Answer

A)   undernutrition.
B)   balanced nutrition.
C)   overnutrition.D) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 19

Which term describes failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that is inadequate to meet nutritional needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Desirable nutrition
B)   Balanced nutrition
C)   Undernutrition
D)   Inferior nutritionE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The term "Daily Values" on a food label refers to

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Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the servings from the Dairy group in this menu are

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Which of the following are major contributors of empty calories in American diets?

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Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day. She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

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The RDAs for nutrients are set

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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming less than 10% of calories from

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Mrs. Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home. A dietitian conducted a nutritional assessment, noting the general appearance of Mrs. Mitchell's skin, eyes, and tongue. Which part of the assessment is this?

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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults.

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Which of the following is NOT a limitation of nutritional assessments?

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According to MyPlate, an adult age 18 or older should consume how many cups of milk or milk equivalents per day on a 2,000-calorie diet?

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Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing, peanut butter, or margarine is about the size of a

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Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called

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RDAs are NOT used in food labeling because

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The RDAs for nutrients generally are

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Alan has been hospitalized and you are concerned about his nutritional status. Which of the following are ways to assess his nutritional status?

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Which term describes failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that is inadequate to meet nutritional needs?

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A comparison of the kilocalorie content of a food to the weight of that food is

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The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

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Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 18 mg. She has no condition warranting a greater-than-normal need for iron. Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

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Exam 2: Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The term "Daily Values" on a food label refers to

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Using MyPlate's Daily Food Plan for 2000 kilocalories as a reference, the servings from the Dairy group in this menu are

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Which of the following are major contributors of empty calories in American diets?

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Kate consumes 1,900 kilocalories each day. She requires 1,750 kilocalories to meet daily energy needs. Over time, Kate's kilocalorie consumption could lead to

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The RDAs for nutrients are set

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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming less than 10% of calories from

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Mrs. Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious in her home. A dietitian conducted a nutritional assessment, noting the general appearance of Mrs. Mitchell's skin, eyes, and tongue. Which part of the assessment is this?

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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released in 2008, advise a minimum of minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults.

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Which of the following is NOT a limitation of nutritional assessments?

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According to MyPlate, an adult age 18 or older should consume how many cups of milk or milk equivalents per day on a 2,000-calorie diet?

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Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing, peanut butter, or margarine is about the size of a

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Measurements of height, weight, body circumferences, and body fat are called

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RDAs are NOT used in food labeling because

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The RDAs for nutrients generally are

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Alan has been hospitalized and you are concerned about his nutritional status. Which of the following are ways to assess his nutritional status?

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Which term describes failing health that results from a long-standing dietary intake that is inadequate to meet nutritional needs?

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A comparison of the kilocalorie content of a food to the weight of that food is

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The food grouping guidelines most recently released from the United States government are called

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Tina is consuming 15 mg of iron per day. Her RDA is 18 mg. She has no condition warranting a greater-than-normal need for iron. Which of the following statements is true about her consumption of this nutrient?

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