APPH 1040 Ch.5 Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
A healthful diet should be all of the following factors EXCEPT __________.
Calorie-dense, varied, nutrient-dense, or adequate. - Correct answer-Calorie-dense
What substance produces enzymes that destroys free radicals? - Correct answer-
Antioxidants
Portion - Correct answer-The amount of a food you choose to eat at any one time.
The best way to obtain all the nutrients that our bodies need is to ____________? -
Correct answer-Eat a variety of foods.
The recommended daily amount of fiber consumption for adults is ___________. -
Correct answer-25g for women and 38g for men
Which important mineral is obtained primarily from milk, dairy products, and
certain green vegetables? - Correct answer-Calcium
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, RDA - Correct answer-Recommended dietary allowance; represents the
recommended average daily intake of a particular nutrient at a level considered
adequate to maintain health.
AI - Correct answer-Adequate intake; the recommended average daily nutrient
intake level by healthy people when there is not enough research to determine the
full RDA.
AMDR - Correct answer-Acceptable macronutrient distribution range; the range of
intakes for carbohydrates, fat, and protein associated with reduced risk of chronic
disease and that provides adequate levels of essential nutrients.
UL - Correct answer-Tolerable upper intake level; the highest amount of a nutrient
that an individual can consume daily without the risk of adverse health effects.
DRIs - Correct answer-Dietary reference intakes; the amounts of each nutrient
needed to prevent deficiencies and reduce the risk of chronic disease at maximum
safe intake levels.
MyPlate Guidance System - Correct answer-A dietary tool that encourages
consumers to eat for health through three general areas of recommendation:
1) balancing calories by avoiding oversized portions,
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and Answers
A healthful diet should be all of the following factors EXCEPT __________.
Calorie-dense, varied, nutrient-dense, or adequate. - Correct answer-Calorie-dense
What substance produces enzymes that destroys free radicals? - Correct answer-
Antioxidants
Portion - Correct answer-The amount of a food you choose to eat at any one time.
The best way to obtain all the nutrients that our bodies need is to ____________? -
Correct answer-Eat a variety of foods.
The recommended daily amount of fiber consumption for adults is ___________. -
Correct answer-25g for women and 38g for men
Which important mineral is obtained primarily from milk, dairy products, and
certain green vegetables? - Correct answer-Calcium
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, RDA - Correct answer-Recommended dietary allowance; represents the
recommended average daily intake of a particular nutrient at a level considered
adequate to maintain health.
AI - Correct answer-Adequate intake; the recommended average daily nutrient
intake level by healthy people when there is not enough research to determine the
full RDA.
AMDR - Correct answer-Acceptable macronutrient distribution range; the range of
intakes for carbohydrates, fat, and protein associated with reduced risk of chronic
disease and that provides adequate levels of essential nutrients.
UL - Correct answer-Tolerable upper intake level; the highest amount of a nutrient
that an individual can consume daily without the risk of adverse health effects.
DRIs - Correct answer-Dietary reference intakes; the amounts of each nutrient
needed to prevent deficiencies and reduce the risk of chronic disease at maximum
safe intake levels.
MyPlate Guidance System - Correct answer-A dietary tool that encourages
consumers to eat for health through three general areas of recommendation:
1) balancing calories by avoiding oversized portions,
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