An overarching goal of Healthy People 2030 is to
a. help people live free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
b. implement a universal health care system.
c. set standards for nutrient intakes in the United States.
d. develop policies that promote physical activity among Americans of all ages.
According to the Food and Health Survey, what is the leading factor that influences food
purchases among American consumers?
a. Healthfulness
b. Convenience
c. Price
d. Taste
Which of the following terms describes physiological (internal) influences that
encourage us to find and eat food?
a. Appetite
b. Hunger
c. Satiety
d. Saturation
Which of the following are substances in plant foods that cannot be digested in the
stomach or small intestine?
a. Starch
b. Disaccharides
c. Dietary fiber
d. Simple sugars
Which of the following is an essentialnutrient?
a. Alcohol
b. Carbohydrates
c. Phytochemicals
d. Zoochemicals
A meal consisting of a cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate shake provides a total
of 1120 kcal. If 40% of total kcal in this meal come from fat, how many grams of fat are
,in this meal?
a. 64 grams
b. 112 grams
c. 448 grams
d. 50 grams
Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?
a. Supplies 4 kcal per gram
b. Adds structural strength to bones and muscles
c. Supplies a concentrated form of fuel for the body
d. Adds sweetness to food
A serving of ranch salad dressing has 5 grams of fat. How many calories come from fat
in 1 serving of ranch salad dressing?
a. 5 kcal
b. 20 kcal
c. 25 kcal
d. 45 kcal
Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?
a. Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, water
b. Vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, protein
c. Alcohol, carbohydrates, lipids, protein
d. Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins, minerals, water
Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?
a. Provide energy
b. Become structural components of the body
c. Enable chemical processes in the body
d. Made in sufficient quantities by the body
Over the past several decades, the consumption of fluid milk in the United States has
a. increased.
b. decreased.
c. remained the same.
Which of the following individuals is engaging in binge drinking?
a. A woman who drinks two 12-fl oz cans of beer while eating steamed crabs.
b. A man who drinks four shots of whiskey at a bachelor party.
, c. A woman who drinks three 5-fl oz glasses of wine at a cocktail party.
d. A man who drinks a six-pack of 12-fl oz bottles of beer at a cookout.
By law, which of the following food items must display a Nutrition Facts label?
a. Box of granola bars
b. Navel oranges
c. Fresh catfish fillet
d. Fresh spinach
Which of the following nutrient standards is referenced on the Nutrition Facts label of a
box of breakfast cereal?
a. Recommended Dietary Allowance
b. Daily Value
c. Adequate Intake
d. Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake
Missy visits a doctor because she feels tired most of the time, is easily distracted, and
feels chilled. As part of her examination, Missy has blood drawn to be tested for
concentrations of nutrients and their by-products. This part of the examination is the
a. anthropometric assessment.
b. physical examination.
c. biochemical evaluation.
d. clinical examination.
The MyPlate icon contains five food groups. In this icon, fruits and vegetables cover
_____ of the plate.
a. one-fourth
b. half
c. three-fourths
d. all
To calculate the number of calories from fat in one serving, multiply grams of fat by
______ kcal/g.
a. 4
b. 7
c. 9
d. 2
Two tablespoons (tbsp) of salad dressing or peanut butter is about the size of
a. a yoyo.