Question 1

A __________ is a nutrition education tool translating scientific knowledge and dietary standards and recommendations into an understandable and practical form for use by those who have little or no training in nutrition.

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The answer of A __________ is a nutrition education tool...

Question 2

The primary purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to prevent or delay the onset of chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to promote health and prevent chronic diseases by providing evidence-based guidance on healthy eating patterns and physical activity.

Question 3

In the HEI-2010,all of the components are assessed on a ________ basis to allow a common standard to be applied to individual diets or any other mix of foods.
A)percentage
B)volume
C)density
D)mass

Accepted Answer

In the HEI-2010 (Healthy Eating Index-2010), all of the components are assessed on a density basis, meaning they are evaluated in relation to the amount of food consumed per 1,000 calories. This allows for a standardized assessment of diet quality regardless of the total amount of food consumed.

Question 4

One of the changes that was made when the Dietary Reference Intakes were developed was eliminating the Recommended Dietary Allowance.

Accepted Answer

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) was not eliminated, but rather updated and expanded upon with the development of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). DRIs include additional reference values such as Adequate Intake (AI) and Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) to provide a more comprehensive set of nutrient recommendations for different age, gender, and life stage groups.

Question 5

An innovative,on-line tool designed by the U.S.Department of Agriculture to help consumers understand their energy,food,and nutrient requirements is known as __________.

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The answer of An innovative,on-line tool designed by the U.S.Department...

Question 6

In contrast to early indices of diet quality,which tended to focus on preventing nutrient deficiency diseases,more recent indices tend to focus on the prevention of chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the shift in focus from earlier indices of diet quality to more recent ones.

Question 7

Statements from authoritative scientific bodies translating nutritional recommendations into practical advice to consumers about their eating habits are known as __________.

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The answer of Statements from authoritative scientific bodies translating nutritional...

Question 8

The U.S.Food and Drug Administration and the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are jointly responsible for developing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with guidance from a scientific advisory committee. The FDA and CDC may provide input and support, but they are not directly responsible for developing the guidelines.

Question 9

Using evidence-based criteria to rank or classify foods based on their nutrient composition is known as __________.

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The answer of Using evidence-based criteria to rank or classify...

Question 10

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)are the result of an on-going collaborative effort by nutrition scientists in Canada and the United States.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The DRIs are a collaborative effort between nutrition scientists in Canada and the United States to provide guidelines for nutrient intake.

Question 11

A food guide is a nutrition tool that translates scientific knowledge and dietary standards and recommendations into an understandable and practical form for use by those who have little or no nutrition training.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes what a food guide is and what its purpose is.

Question 12

Since they were first established in 1980,a basic premise of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans has been that nutrient needs should be met primarily by consuming naturally occurring foods as opposed to relying on fortified foods or dietary supplements.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes a basic premise of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans since 1980.

Question 13

The __________ was created in response to concerns about the potential for excessive nutrient intakes resulting from recent increases in consumption of nutrient- fortified foods and dietary supplements.

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The answer of The __________ was created in response to...

Question 14

The "reference amount" is the amount of a food that people customarily consume per eating occasion and which is used by the U.S.Food and Drug Association in establishing the serving size in the Nutrition Facts label for that food.

Accepted Answer

The definition of "reference amount" provided is accurate and is used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in determining serving sizes for the Nutrition Facts label.

Question 15

The __________ provide guidance to individuals on the consumption of total fat,polyunsaturated fatty acids,saturated fatty acids,dietary cholesterol,carbohydrate,and protein to ensure adequate intake and to decrease risk of chronic disease.

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The answer of The __________ provide guidance to individuals on...

Question 16

__________ is an approach to help people plan diets that maintain adequate nutrient intake while minimizing consumption of unnecessary energy and reducing the intake of sodium,solid fats,dietary cholesterol,added sugars,and refined grains.

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The answer of __________ is an approach to help people...

Question 17

There is no Recommended Dietary Allowance or Tolerable Upper Intake Level for energy.

Accepted Answer

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) and Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) are specific to nutrients and not to energy. Therefore, there is no RDA or UL for energy. However, there are guidelines for daily calorie intake based on age, gender, and physical activity level.

Question 18

A food's vitamin and mineral content relative to its energy content is known as __________.

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The answer of A food's vitamin and mineral content relative...

Question 19

One of the weaknesses of the Dietary Reference Intakes is that they provide no guidance on the use of nutritional supplements.

Accepted Answer

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) include guidelines on nutrient intake from both food and supplements, offering a comprehensive overview of how to meet nutritional needs.

Question 20

The average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy person of a defined age,gender,weight,and level of physical activity consistent with good health is known as the __________.

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The answer of The average dietary energy intake that is...

Quiz 2: Standards for Nutrient Intake