health 105 exam 2 questions with
correct solutions
Five official Dietary Guidelines CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Follow a healthy eating
pattern across the lifespan
2. Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount
3. Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake
4. Shift to healthier food and beverage choices
5. Support healthy eating patterns for all
Six Categories of Essential nutrients CORRECT ANSWERS Provide energy, build and
repair body tissues, and regulate body functions
● Water
● Protein
● Carbohydrates
● Fats
● Vitamins
● Minerals
Water CORRECT ANSWERS 85% of Blood
70% of Muscle
75% of Brain
Simple carbohydrates CORRECT ANSWERS Sugars; both natural and added
Complex carbohydrates CORRECT ANSWERS Starches and fiber (eg. Grains, cereals,
vegetables,
beans, and nuts)
Saturated fat CORRECT ANSWERS - Considered a threat to cardiovascular health -
Likely to be solid at room temperature
Unsaturated fat CORRECT ANSWERS Monounsaturated or polyunsaturated - Likely to
be liquid at room temperature
Omega-3 and omega- CORRECT ANSWERS Polyunsaturated fatty acids with slightly
different chemical compositions
Trans fats CORRECT ANSWERS hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats)
- Produced by hydrogenation process - Increases harmful LDL
- Decreases helpful HDL
Recommended amounts of Fat CORRECT ANSWERS 20-35% of calories come from
fat.
, • < 1-2 grams per day should come from trans fatty
acids
• 9 calories in a gram of fat
Folic Acid CORRECT ANSWERS folate, a B vitamin
- Reduces the risk of neural tube defects in children
• Women planning to become pregnant are advised to take a daily supplement
- May lower the risk of autism in children
Phytochemicals CORRECT ANSWERS Serve many functions
● Help plant protect itself, give tomatoes color, and put the "hot" in hot peppers
● Act as antioxidants in the body, mimic hormones, and reduce the risk of various
illnesses, including cancer and heart disease.
● Antioxidants protect the body from harmful effects of oxidation
MyPlate principles CORRECT ANSWERS Enjoy your food but eat less
- Avoid oversized portions
- Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
- Make at least half your grains whole grains
- Switch to nonfat or low-fat (1%) milk
- Compare sodium in foods and choose those with lower numbers
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks
USDA food patterns CORRECT ANSWERS Identify daily amounts of foods to eat from
five major food groups and subgroups
● Vegetables
● Fruits and juices
● Grains
● Milk and milk products
● Protein foods
- Include an allowance for oils and limits on solid fats and added sugars
DASH (dietary approaches to stop Hypertension) eating plan CORRECT ANSWERS
Emphasizes vegetables, fruits, and low-fat milk and milk products
● Includes whole grains, poultry, seafood, and nuts
- Lower in sodium, red and processed meats, sweets, and
sugar-containing beverages than typical intakes
Mediterranean diet CORRECT ANSWERS An eating pattern that emphasizes
vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and grains, with only small amounts of meats and
full-fat milk and milk products
- Scientists and physicians have identified a variety of health benefits
Nutrition Labeling and Education Act CORRECT ANSWERS Food manufacturers must
provide information
- Some states mandate fast-food restaurant nutrition information be made available
correct solutions
Five official Dietary Guidelines CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Follow a healthy eating
pattern across the lifespan
2. Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount
3. Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake
4. Shift to healthier food and beverage choices
5. Support healthy eating patterns for all
Six Categories of Essential nutrients CORRECT ANSWERS Provide energy, build and
repair body tissues, and regulate body functions
● Water
● Protein
● Carbohydrates
● Fats
● Vitamins
● Minerals
Water CORRECT ANSWERS 85% of Blood
70% of Muscle
75% of Brain
Simple carbohydrates CORRECT ANSWERS Sugars; both natural and added
Complex carbohydrates CORRECT ANSWERS Starches and fiber (eg. Grains, cereals,
vegetables,
beans, and nuts)
Saturated fat CORRECT ANSWERS - Considered a threat to cardiovascular health -
Likely to be solid at room temperature
Unsaturated fat CORRECT ANSWERS Monounsaturated or polyunsaturated - Likely to
be liquid at room temperature
Omega-3 and omega- CORRECT ANSWERS Polyunsaturated fatty acids with slightly
different chemical compositions
Trans fats CORRECT ANSWERS hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats)
- Produced by hydrogenation process - Increases harmful LDL
- Decreases helpful HDL
Recommended amounts of Fat CORRECT ANSWERS 20-35% of calories come from
fat.
, • < 1-2 grams per day should come from trans fatty
acids
• 9 calories in a gram of fat
Folic Acid CORRECT ANSWERS folate, a B vitamin
- Reduces the risk of neural tube defects in children
• Women planning to become pregnant are advised to take a daily supplement
- May lower the risk of autism in children
Phytochemicals CORRECT ANSWERS Serve many functions
● Help plant protect itself, give tomatoes color, and put the "hot" in hot peppers
● Act as antioxidants in the body, mimic hormones, and reduce the risk of various
illnesses, including cancer and heart disease.
● Antioxidants protect the body from harmful effects of oxidation
MyPlate principles CORRECT ANSWERS Enjoy your food but eat less
- Avoid oversized portions
- Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
- Make at least half your grains whole grains
- Switch to nonfat or low-fat (1%) milk
- Compare sodium in foods and choose those with lower numbers
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks
USDA food patterns CORRECT ANSWERS Identify daily amounts of foods to eat from
five major food groups and subgroups
● Vegetables
● Fruits and juices
● Grains
● Milk and milk products
● Protein foods
- Include an allowance for oils and limits on solid fats and added sugars
DASH (dietary approaches to stop Hypertension) eating plan CORRECT ANSWERS
Emphasizes vegetables, fruits, and low-fat milk and milk products
● Includes whole grains, poultry, seafood, and nuts
- Lower in sodium, red and processed meats, sweets, and
sugar-containing beverages than typical intakes
Mediterranean diet CORRECT ANSWERS An eating pattern that emphasizes
vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and grains, with only small amounts of meats and
full-fat milk and milk products
- Scientists and physicians have identified a variety of health benefits
Nutrition Labeling and Education Act CORRECT ANSWERS Food manufacturers must
provide information
- Some states mandate fast-food restaurant nutrition information be made available
