HCC BIOL1322 Chapter 3 Quiz Latest 2022

BIOL1322 Nutrition & Diet Therapy

Chapter 3 Quiz

Which of the following statements is true?

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The Recommended Dietary Allowance is the amount of a nutrient that is required by humans.

Nutritional standards are often used to evaluate the nutritional adequacy of diets.

Most Americans should consume 150% of the RDA or AI for each nutrient.

A nutrient requirement is the maximum amount that results in optimal nutritional status.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for a nutrient is the

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highest average amount that is unlikely to harm most people when consumed daily.

minimum amount of the nutrient that can be tolerated on an empty stomach when consumed as a dietary supplement.

amount that meets the nutrient needs of 98% of the population.

precise amount proven to cure the nutrient’s deficiency disorder in humans.

The amount of vitamin C that meets about 98% of the population’s need for the nutrient is the ________ for the vitamin.

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UL

RDA

EAR

%DV

A team of scientists determines that the average healthy woman who is between 19 and 30 years of age needs 40 mg of a vitamin to prevent developing the vitamin’s deficiency disorder. Based on this information, the

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scientists can determine the RDA for the vitamin

woman will develop the vitamin’s toxicity disorder when she consumes between 40 and 50 mg of the vitamin on a daily basis for about 10 weeks.

woman can meet her AMDR for the vitamin by consuming at least 40 mg/day.

UL for the vitamin will be based on the EER value.

Jamie wants to eat more foods that are naturally high in phytochemicals and fiber. Based on this information, which of the following foods would you recommend?

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Fresh fruits and vegetables

Eggs

Organic beef

Low-fat dairy foods

When following recipes, Candice wants to avoid using foods that are sources of solid fat. Which of the following fats should she avoid?

Multiple Choice

Walnut oil

Olive oil

Peanut oil

Coconut oil

When following recipes, Candice wants to use a type of fat that is not a solid fat. Which of the following fats should she use?

Multiple Choice

Unsalted butter

Walnut oil

Stick margarine

Shortening

Which of the following statements is true?

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According to MyPlate, dried beans are classified as fruits.

Most food guides classify milk in the protein-rich foods group.

Olives, salmon, and avocados are sources of unhealthy solid fats.

According to MyPlate, fats and oils are not a food group.

According to MyPlate, Erika should consume 3 cups of milk daily. She prefers eating plain yogurt to drinking milk. According to the USDA, how much plain yogurt should she eat per day?

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4.5 cups

4 cups

3 cups

3.5 cups

Which of the following statements about fruits and/or vegetables is false?

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Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat.

Fruits and vegetables are sources of phytochemicals.

Vegetables are often good sources of fiber.

Fruit juices provide more fiber than whole fruit.

Which of the following statements is true?

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Food guides generally classify butter in the food group that includes milk and eggs.

Olives, salmon, and avocados are sources of unhealthy solid fats.

According to MyPlate, foods that provide empty calories should be avoided.

Most food guides classify eggs in the protein-rich foods group.

Which of the following menu items has primary ingredients that represent two different MyPlate food groups?

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Vanilla ice cream topped with peanuts, strawberries, and chocolate syrup

Casserole made with cooked ham, cheddar cheese, peas, and milk

Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt, orange juice, fat-free milk, and fresh peaches

Cheese sandwich made with American cheese, leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, mayonnaise, and two slices of whole-wheat bread

According to one of the selected messages of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ________ should be consumed in amounts that are as low as possible while following a healthy diet.

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dietary supplements

grilled legumes

cholesterol

potassium-rich foods

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, adults should limit their intake of added sugars to

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no more than 2300 mg/day.

no more than 300 mg/day.

less than 10% of daily calories.

less than 20% of daily calories.

MyPlate

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can be individualized to meet a person’s food preferences.

classifies olives in the oil foods group.

was replaced by MyPyramid in 2014.

uses the same food groupings as the Food Lists for menu planning.

The label on a bag of salt-free pretzels indicates that they chips are “low-fat.” This means the pretzels provide ________ gram(s) of fat or less per serving.

Multiple Choice

5

1

3

7

Which of the following statements is true?

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A food label cannot include the organic symbol if it contains any detectable amount of nonorganic ingredients.

Organic food is more nutritious than foods that contain conventionally-grown ingredients.

A food cannot be labeled “organic” unless it meets certain government standards.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has not established national regulations for the production of organic foods.

Which of the following resources is a useful dietary analysis tool?

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Nutrition Live

“What’s in the Food You Eat Search Tool”

Food Guide for Americans

The DRI tables

You are planning a party for a group of 22-year-old college students. Some of the students follow the dietary practices of the Mormon religion. Which of the following beverages would be acceptable to everyone at the party?

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Wines that are not more than 9% alcohol by volume

Iced tea

Fruit punch made with orange juice, limes, and carbonated water

Coffee, served with sugar and cream

Which of the following statements is true?

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The typical Asian diet usually includes plenty of milk and milk products.

According to Islamic dietary laws, chicken is a prohibited food.

According to Jewish dietary laws, caffeinated beverages should not be consumed.

In some regions of the United States, the traditional African heritage diet may contain unhealthy amounts of sodium and solid fat.