NUTR 430 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
According to the 2015 dietary guidelines, eating patterns should include... -
CORRECT ANSWER--variety of veg
-fruits, whole fruits
-grains, whole
-fat free and low fat dairy
-variety of protein
-oils
*meet physical activity guidelines
According to the 2015 dietary guidelines, eating patterns should limit... -
CORRECT ANSWER--saturated fat <10%
-trans fat
-added sugar < 10%
-sodium <2,300 mg
-alcohol in moderation
,Under consumed nutrients definition - CORRECT ANSWER-low intakes occur
within context of unhealthy overall eating patterns due to low intakes of fruit, veg,
whole grains, and dairy
What are the key nutrients of concern? - CORRECT ANSWER--k
-vit d
-Ca
-fiber
Nutrient needs of a group can be represented as... - CORRECT ANSWER--
normal distribution
-centered around a mean
What are the DRIs based on? - CORRECT ANSWER--healthy pop
-12 age/sex/life-stage groups
-scientifically determined relationships between intake and indicators of adequacy
EAR - CORRECT ANSWER--average daily nutrient intake estimated to meet the
requirements of half of healthy people
What DRI is used for groups? - CORRECT ANSWER-EAR
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,When is AI used? - CORRECT ANSWER-when insufficient knowledge to
establish EAR
AI - CORRECT ANSWER-nutrient quantity necessary for most people of a
certain gender and life stage to fulfill or exceed nutrient needs
RDA - CORRECT ANSWER-average daily nutrient intake level that is sufficient
to meet requirements of nearly all (97-98%) healthy people
Are supplements recommended as part of dietary guidelines? Why not? -
CORRECT ANSWER-no
People may not use them, it may not be enough, etc
Why are supplements a double-edged sword? - CORRECT ANSWER-Can help
but can cause overconsumption
What is monitoring and surveillance? - CORRECT ANSWER--ongoing
description of conditions in pop using surveys etc
-monitors trends and patterns
-continuous, systematic collection of data
-dissemination of results to policy makers, clinicians, etc
Components of National Nutrition Monitoring System - CORRECT ANSWER-
Influencing factors --> diet & nutrition status --> health of US pop
, Usual dietary intake - CORRECT ANSWER-average or long-term intake over
specific period of time
How can we assess diet? - CORRECT ANSWER--24 hour recall
24-hour recall pros & cons - CORRECT ANSWER--Pro: less systematic bias
-Con: memory
Food record pros & cons - CORRECT ANSWER--Pro:
-Con: training
What is a caveat of all nutrition assessment methods? - CORRECT ANSWER-
recall bias
How do we analyze data to remove bias? - CORRECT ANSWER--use multiple
recalls
-use statistical adjustments like NCI method & Iowa State Method
How to you quantify dietary components? - CORRECT ANSWER-coding
What are databases for coding? - CORRECT ANSWER--USDA National
Nutrient Balance for Standard Reference
-Food & Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS)
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Answers 100% PASS
According to the 2015 dietary guidelines, eating patterns should include... -
CORRECT ANSWER--variety of veg
-fruits, whole fruits
-grains, whole
-fat free and low fat dairy
-variety of protein
-oils
*meet physical activity guidelines
According to the 2015 dietary guidelines, eating patterns should limit... -
CORRECT ANSWER--saturated fat <10%
-trans fat
-added sugar < 10%
-sodium <2,300 mg
-alcohol in moderation
,Under consumed nutrients definition - CORRECT ANSWER-low intakes occur
within context of unhealthy overall eating patterns due to low intakes of fruit, veg,
whole grains, and dairy
What are the key nutrients of concern? - CORRECT ANSWER--k
-vit d
-Ca
-fiber
Nutrient needs of a group can be represented as... - CORRECT ANSWER--
normal distribution
-centered around a mean
What are the DRIs based on? - CORRECT ANSWER--healthy pop
-12 age/sex/life-stage groups
-scientifically determined relationships between intake and indicators of adequacy
EAR - CORRECT ANSWER--average daily nutrient intake estimated to meet the
requirements of half of healthy people
What DRI is used for groups? - CORRECT ANSWER-EAR
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,When is AI used? - CORRECT ANSWER-when insufficient knowledge to
establish EAR
AI - CORRECT ANSWER-nutrient quantity necessary for most people of a
certain gender and life stage to fulfill or exceed nutrient needs
RDA - CORRECT ANSWER-average daily nutrient intake level that is sufficient
to meet requirements of nearly all (97-98%) healthy people
Are supplements recommended as part of dietary guidelines? Why not? -
CORRECT ANSWER-no
People may not use them, it may not be enough, etc
Why are supplements a double-edged sword? - CORRECT ANSWER-Can help
but can cause overconsumption
What is monitoring and surveillance? - CORRECT ANSWER--ongoing
description of conditions in pop using surveys etc
-monitors trends and patterns
-continuous, systematic collection of data
-dissemination of results to policy makers, clinicians, etc
Components of National Nutrition Monitoring System - CORRECT ANSWER-
Influencing factors --> diet & nutrition status --> health of US pop
, Usual dietary intake - CORRECT ANSWER-average or long-term intake over
specific period of time
How can we assess diet? - CORRECT ANSWER--24 hour recall
24-hour recall pros & cons - CORRECT ANSWER--Pro: less systematic bias
-Con: memory
Food record pros & cons - CORRECT ANSWER--Pro:
-Con: training
What is a caveat of all nutrition assessment methods? - CORRECT ANSWER-
recall bias
How do we analyze data to remove bias? - CORRECT ANSWER--use multiple
recalls
-use statistical adjustments like NCI method & Iowa State Method
How to you quantify dietary components? - CORRECT ANSWER-coding
What are databases for coding? - CORRECT ANSWER--USDA National
Nutrient Balance for Standard Reference
-Food & Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS)
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