NUTRITION BIOD 121 FINAL
EXAM (NEW): ESSENTIALS IN
NUTRITION: PORTAGE LEARNING
(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
Question 1
What is a serving size and what is the
requirement for how it is represented on
,a nutrition facts label? (2) A nutrition
label for a pack of crackers lists 300
calories in a serving and there are 2
servings in the package. How many
calories would be consumed if someone
eats the whole package of crackers?
<answer>1. A serving size is the quantity
of food that contains the listed nutrients
measurements.
2. 600 calories
Question 2
A _________ is a substance that can promote
growth and development, maintain
tissues and cells, fuel the body for
physical and metabolic work, or regulate
a body process. <answer>nutrient
Question 3
, According to MyPlate, _____ should make
up 50% of the plate. <answer>fruits and
vegetables
Question 4
According to Start Simple with MyPlate,
suggest how someone can introduce
variety into the diet. <answer>Eat a
variety of fruits, vegetables, grains,
protein and dairy products.
Question 5
As a dietitian, a client comes to you
because they have struggled to control
their weight. Using the information you
have learned in this module, (1) explain
how you would assess the current status
of this client (i.e. general health, weight,
nutritional status, etc.), and then (2) what
EXAM (NEW): ESSENTIALS IN
NUTRITION: PORTAGE LEARNING
(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
Question 1
What is a serving size and what is the
requirement for how it is represented on
,a nutrition facts label? (2) A nutrition
label for a pack of crackers lists 300
calories in a serving and there are 2
servings in the package. How many
calories would be consumed if someone
eats the whole package of crackers?
<answer>1. A serving size is the quantity
of food that contains the listed nutrients
measurements.
2. 600 calories
Question 2
A _________ is a substance that can promote
growth and development, maintain
tissues and cells, fuel the body for
physical and metabolic work, or regulate
a body process. <answer>nutrient
Question 3
, According to MyPlate, _____ should make
up 50% of the plate. <answer>fruits and
vegetables
Question 4
According to Start Simple with MyPlate,
suggest how someone can introduce
variety into the diet. <answer>Eat a
variety of fruits, vegetables, grains,
protein and dairy products.
Question 5
As a dietitian, a client comes to you
because they have struggled to control
their weight. Using the information you
have learned in this module, (1) explain
how you would assess the current status
of this client (i.e. general health, weight,
nutritional status, etc.), and then (2) what
