HUN 1201 STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the 4 characteristics of a healthy diet? - ANSWER-Adequate
Balance
Moderate
Diverse
Define malnutrition. What are 2 examples of malnutrition? - ANSWER--Too much or too
little of a particular nutrient or energy over a significant period of time
-undernutrition
-overnutrition
Name the 4 tools that dietitians often use to assess dietary intake. List at least one
limitation to each of these tools: - ANSWER--Diet history: subjective
-24 hour dietary recall: subjective, relies on memory, short period
-Food frequency questionnaire: subjective, no amount of food
-Diet records: subjective, time consuming
16. What are the five components FDA requires on all food labels? - ANSWER-1.
statement of identity
2. net contents of the package
3. ingredient list
4. manufacturers name and address
5. nutrition information (nutrition facts panel)
The nutrition facts panel assumes people eat a __________ calorie diet. - ANSWER-
2,000
Define High % DV __________________. - ANSWER-10- 19%
Define Low % DV ___________________. - ANSWER-less than 5%
Define excellence % DV __________. - ANSWER-20% or more
What is the minimum recommended daily amount of physical activity according to the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans? - ANSWER-30 minutes of moderate activity most
days of the week
List a few general sources of saturated fat and unsaturated fat. How much saturated fat
should be consumed in a day? - ANSWER-Saturated: butter, margarine, fat on meat
Unsaturated: fish, nuts, vegetable oils
Less than 10% of calories from saturated fat
, Name 3 tools that can be used to design a healthful diet: - ANSWER-1. food labels
2. 2010 dietary guidelines for Americans
3. USDA Food Patterns: MyPlate
What are the 5 food groups represented in MyPlate? - ANSWER-1. Grains
2. Vegetables
3. Fruits
4. Dairy
5. Proteins and Oils
24. Explain what "empty calories" are. - ANSWER-From solid fats or added sugars that
provide few or no nutrients
25. MyPlate focuses on:
Make _____________ your plate fruits and veggies.
______________ your veggies.
______________ on fruits .
Make at least half your grains _____________ grains.
Switch to low fat or fat-free _____________.
Vary your ____________ choices.\ - ANSWER-25. MyPlate focuses on:
Make ____half_________ your plate fruits and veggies.
______vary________ your veggies.
_____focus_______ on fruits .
Make at least half your grains ______whole_____ grains.
Switch to low fat or fat-free ____dairy______.
Vary your _____fruit_____ choices.
Define phytochemicals and list 2 examples of food sources with phytochemicals. -
ANSWER-- Naturally occurring plant chemicals that provide health benefits
-polyphenols and resveratrol
Sodium and Potassium are minerals that influence blood pressure. Explain the role of
both these minerals in regards to blood pressure. - ANSWER-Potassium- Healthful
blood pressure
Sodium- High blood pressure
List four body composition assessment tools. - ANSWER--Underwater weighing
-Skinfold measurements
-BodPod
-Bioelectric independence analysis
-Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
Which fat distribution pattern is associated with a higher risk for the development of
chronic diseases? - ANSWER-Apple-shaped
Waist to Hip
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the 4 characteristics of a healthy diet? - ANSWER-Adequate
Balance
Moderate
Diverse
Define malnutrition. What are 2 examples of malnutrition? - ANSWER--Too much or too
little of a particular nutrient or energy over a significant period of time
-undernutrition
-overnutrition
Name the 4 tools that dietitians often use to assess dietary intake. List at least one
limitation to each of these tools: - ANSWER--Diet history: subjective
-24 hour dietary recall: subjective, relies on memory, short period
-Food frequency questionnaire: subjective, no amount of food
-Diet records: subjective, time consuming
16. What are the five components FDA requires on all food labels? - ANSWER-1.
statement of identity
2. net contents of the package
3. ingredient list
4. manufacturers name and address
5. nutrition information (nutrition facts panel)
The nutrition facts panel assumes people eat a __________ calorie diet. - ANSWER-
2,000
Define High % DV __________________. - ANSWER-10- 19%
Define Low % DV ___________________. - ANSWER-less than 5%
Define excellence % DV __________. - ANSWER-20% or more
What is the minimum recommended daily amount of physical activity according to the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans? - ANSWER-30 minutes of moderate activity most
days of the week
List a few general sources of saturated fat and unsaturated fat. How much saturated fat
should be consumed in a day? - ANSWER-Saturated: butter, margarine, fat on meat
Unsaturated: fish, nuts, vegetable oils
Less than 10% of calories from saturated fat
, Name 3 tools that can be used to design a healthful diet: - ANSWER-1. food labels
2. 2010 dietary guidelines for Americans
3. USDA Food Patterns: MyPlate
What are the 5 food groups represented in MyPlate? - ANSWER-1. Grains
2. Vegetables
3. Fruits
4. Dairy
5. Proteins and Oils
24. Explain what "empty calories" are. - ANSWER-From solid fats or added sugars that
provide few or no nutrients
25. MyPlate focuses on:
Make _____________ your plate fruits and veggies.
______________ your veggies.
______________ on fruits .
Make at least half your grains _____________ grains.
Switch to low fat or fat-free _____________.
Vary your ____________ choices.\ - ANSWER-25. MyPlate focuses on:
Make ____half_________ your plate fruits and veggies.
______vary________ your veggies.
_____focus_______ on fruits .
Make at least half your grains ______whole_____ grains.
Switch to low fat or fat-free ____dairy______.
Vary your _____fruit_____ choices.
Define phytochemicals and list 2 examples of food sources with phytochemicals. -
ANSWER-- Naturally occurring plant chemicals that provide health benefits
-polyphenols and resveratrol
Sodium and Potassium are minerals that influence blood pressure. Explain the role of
both these minerals in regards to blood pressure. - ANSWER-Potassium- Healthful
blood pressure
Sodium- High blood pressure
List four body composition assessment tools. - ANSWER--Underwater weighing
-Skinfold measurements
-BodPod
-Bioelectric independence analysis
-Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
Which fat distribution pattern is associated with a higher risk for the development of
chronic diseases? - ANSWER-Apple-shaped
Waist to Hip
