C787 Nutrition Exam Review 2023 A+

C787 Nutrition Exam Review 2023 A+ 1. When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? - ANS-RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) 2. What is true of dietary reference intake? - ANS-Food labeling must include information about them. They differ depending on age and gender 3. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - ANS-Serving size 4. A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - ANS-Recommended daily allowance 5. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? - ANS-50% calories from fat is too much. 6. What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - ANS-The highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans; ensures people do not take harmful amounts. 7. How is estimated average requirement commonly used? - ANS-To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities in combinations with upper intake levels. 8. What is true of choose my plate .gov recommendations as presented by their setting place graphic? - ANS-Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables. 9. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - ANS-They provide nutrients that reduce the risk some type of cancer. 10. What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - ANS-Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12 11. What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a budget? - ANS-Buying frozen meals 12. Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - Continues...