Question 1

Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving.This amount of the beverage

Accepted Answer

Sugar-sweetened drinks are considered a source of empty calories because they provide calories but little or no nutritional value. Therefore, consuming three servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink should be considered a source of empty calories.

Question 2

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group.

Accepted Answer

Sunflower and other seeds are classified in the protein-rich foods group, as they are a good source of plant-based protein. They are also high in healthy fats, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. However, they should be consumed in moderation as they are also high in calories.

Question 3

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Accepted Answer

Whipped cream is not grouped with dairy foods in general food guides because it is considered a topping or dessert component rather than a dairy product like milk, cheese, or yogurt, which are primary sources of calcium and other nutrients.

Question 4

Food guides generally do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Accepted Answer

Eggs are not considered dairy foods because they do not contain milk or milk products.

Question 5

One day,Hillary consumed a handful of peanuts,a bowl of chocolate pudding,a sugar-sweetened soft drink,and three hard-cooked eggs.Which of these foods contains a lot of empty calories and is not a member of one of the USDA's major food groups?

Accepted Answer

The sugar-sweetened soft drink contains a lot of empty calories and is not a member of one of the USDA's major food groups. The peanuts are a member of the protein group, the eggs are a member of the protein and dairy groups, and the chocolate pudding is a member of the dairy group.

Question 6

Which of the following groups of foods is not a major food group of MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

Oils are not considered a major food group on MyPlate, but they can be part of a healthy diet in moderation. It is recommended to choose healthy oils, such as olive oil or avocado oil, and to consume them in small amounts. The major food groups on MyPlate are grains, protein foods, dairy, and fruits/vegetables.

Question 7

Some food guides classify _____ as oils.

Accepted Answer

Oils are typically liquid at room temperature, and fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna, are high in healthy omega-3 oils. Hard-cooked eggs, vanilla ice cream, and whole milk are not classified as oils.

Question 8

Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with

Accepted Answer

Dried beans and peas are classified with seeds and nuts because they are plant-based protein sources and have a similar nutrient profile as seeds and nuts.

Question 9

Dorrie wants to eat a food that is a good source of fiber and phytochemicals.Based on this information,which of the following foods would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Green beans are a good source of both fiber and phytochemicals. Brown eggs and dairy foods are good sources of protein and organic chicken is a good source of lean protein, but none of these foods are particularly high in fiber or phytochemicals.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Most food guides classify eggs in the protein-rich foods group because they are a good source of protein.

Question 11

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Accepted Answer

The only option that is not a dairy product is unsalted butter, so it would not be grouped with dairy foods in a food guide. The other options (fat-free yogurt, pudding made with 1% milk, and American cheese) are all dairy products and would likely be grouped together in a food guide.

Question 12

Today,Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns,3 slices of cheese,and 10 ounces of roast beef.He also drank 3 cups of orange juice.According to MyPlate,he ate nothing from the food group that includes

Accepted Answer

Sean did not eat any vegetables, which are a part of the vegetable food group according to MyPlate.

Question 13

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Accepted Answer

Cream cheese is not typically grouped with dairy foods in food guides because it is considered a high-fat food product rather than a source of calcium and other nutrients found in more traditional dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese.

Question 14

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,healthy people should limit their sodium intake to ______ mg/day.

Accepted Answer

The 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that healthy people limit their sodium intake to no more than 2300 mg/day. This is because excessive sodium intake can increase blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Some individuals, such as those with high blood pressure or other health conditions, may need to limit their sodium intake to 1500 mg/day or less.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Fruit juices do not provide more fiber than whole fruit. Whole fruits retain their natural fiber content, which is often lost during the juicing process.

Question 16

Today,the only food Meghan ate was a casserole that contained 24 ounces of lemon-flavored yogurt,16 ounces of cooked turkey,and 10 ounces of cooked noodles.According to MyPlate,she ate nothing from the food group that includes

Accepted Answer

MyPlate categorizes foods into different groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy. In Meghan's casserole, lemon-flavored yogurt falls under the dairy group, cooked turkey falls under the protein foods group, and cooked noodles fall under the grains group. There are no items from the fruit group, making C) fruit the correct answer.

Question 17

Bathsheba usually consumes 1600 kcal/day.She wants to meet the AMDR for fat intake (20-35% of total kcal).Based on this information,her acceptable range of intake for fat is _____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat is 20-35% of total calories. For Bathsheba, who consumes 1600 kcal/day, the calculation is as follows: 1600 kcal * 20% = 320 kcal and 1600 kcal * 35% = 560 kcal. Therefore, her acceptable range of fat intake is 320-560 kcal/day.

Question 18

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?

Accepted Answer

Fresh fruits and vegetables are naturally high in both phytochemicals and fiber, making them the best choice for Jamie's goal. Low-fat dairy foods and eggs do not contain significant amounts of phytochemicals, and organic beef does not contain fiber.

Question 19

Food guides may classify _____ with oils.

Accepted Answer

Green olives are typically classified with oils and fats because they are high in healthy monounsaturated fats. Hard-cooked eggs and American cheese are classified with proteins, and ice cream is classified with dairy and sweets.

Question 20

Some food guides classify _____ as oils.

Accepted Answer

Avocados are high in healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and are often categorized as oils in food guides.

Quiz 3: Planning Nutritious Diets

Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving.This amount of the beverage

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the _____ group.

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Food guides generally do not group _____ with dairy foods.

One day,Hillary consumed a handful of peanuts,a bowl of chocolate pudding,a sugar-sweetened soft drink,and three hard-cooked eggs.Which of these foods contains a lot of empty calories and is not a member of one of the USDA's major food groups?

Which of the following groups of foods is not a major food group of MyPlate?

Some food guides classify _____ as oils.

Some food guides classify dried beans and peas with

Dorrie wants to eat a food that is a good source of fiber and phytochemicals.Based on this information,which of the following foods would you recommend?

Which of the following statements is true?

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

Today,Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns,3 slices of cheese,and 10 ounces of roast beef.He also drank 3 cups of orange juice.According to MyPlate,he ate nothing from the food group that includes

In general,food guides do not group _____ with dairy foods.

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,healthy people should limit their sodium intake to ______ mg/day.

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

Today,the only food Meghan ate was a casserole that contained 24 ounces of lemon-flavored yogurt,16 ounces of cooked turkey,and 10 ounces of cooked noodles.According to MyPlate,she ate nothing from the food group that includes

Bathsheba usually consumes 1600 kcal/day.She wants to meet the AMDR for fat intake (20-35% of total kcal) .Based on this information,her acceptable range of intake for fat is _____ kcal/day.

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?

Food guides may classify _____ with oils.

Some food guides classify _____ as oils.