Question

1 - The standard that represents the average nutrient intake estimated to meet the daily requirements of 50% of healthy individuals is called the:

Estimated Average Requirements.

Adequate Intake.

Recommended Dietary Allowance.

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.

Estimated Energy Requirement.

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Compared with the Estimated Average Requirements, the Recommended Dietary Allowances for nutrients are set at _____ level.

a slightly higher

the same

a much lower

a slightly lower

a much higher

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Essential nutrients are those that:

the body cannot produce and must be supplied through food.

are found in fortified foods.

are found in green leafy vegetables.

are found in all animal-derived foods.

are sold in health food stores as supplements.

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How does MyPlate represent dairy products?

as one-fourth of the daily calcium needs

in an equal proportion to the amount of grains at a meal

as a cup of milk or carton of yogurt off to the side

Dairy is not represented on the MyPlate food guide.

in a higher proportion of the amount of fruits and vegetables

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of MyPlate?

It specifies that a certain quantity of food be consumed from each group.

It can be used as an educational tool.

It places a higher value on eating protein than any other food group.

It places most foods into one of five groups based on nutrient content.

It can be used with great flexibility in planning a healthy diet.

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Resources for daily food plans, portion sizes, and MyPlate guidelines can be found at:

ChooseMyPlate.gov.

All of the answers are correct.

full-service grocery stores.

convenience stores.

fast-food restaurant menus.

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The most RECENT Dietary Guidelines for Americans:

stress the consumption of nutrient-dense foods.

aim to increase the calories from solid fats and added sugars.

aim to decrease the consumption of fiber.

limit the daily intake of dairy foods.

stress the importance of electrolyte balance.

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are based on:

scientific evidence.

common health problems in America.

statistical analysis of food purchases in America.

All of the answers are correct.

survey results from typical American diets.

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A nutrient claim is:

more specific information about what the food product contains.

a statement on the label about how that nutrient may affect the human body's structure.

not federally regulated.

All of the answers are correct.

a declaration on food packages to indicate a possibly beneficial nutrient.

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The average American typically gets _____ of their calories from solid fats and added sugars each day.

25%

one-third

75%

50%

all

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Which of the following is the CORRECT representation of the body's organization from smallest entity to largest?

tissues, organs, organ systems, cells

tissues, cells, organs, organ systems

organ systems, organs, tissues, cells

cells, tissues, organs, organ systems

organ systems, organs, cells, tissues

Answer 1

1. Estimated average requirement.

2.as much higher as RDA includes the intake of nutient requirement that is suffiecient for 98% individuals at a specific life stage.

3.the body cannot produc and must be supplied from food.Essential components are not synthesised by the body and needed to be taken up from food.as essential amino acid.

4.as a cup of milk or a carton or yogurt off to the side.It is represented by the blue circle on the Myplate graph.It includes those products which are rich in calcium.

5.It places a higher value on eating protein than any other food.