The leading cause of death among American adults is - Answers heart disease
Although most Americans agree that breakfast is important, 25% routinely skip breakfast. - Answers
True
All macronutrients, vitamins and minerals provide energy. - Answers False
Overweight persons may need to _____ their fat consumption in order to lose weight. - Answers reduce
One gram of alcohol provides 7 calories - Answers True
A 24-hour dietary recall, a food record and a food frequency questionnaire represent the ___ type of
assessment. - Answers dietary intake
An effective 24-hour intake assesses _____ intake over the last 24 hours. - Answers food and fluid
Minerals are - Answers inorganic
Overweight and obesity rates have been increasing among Americans. - Answers True
Mary has passed a national exam after four years of nutrition training at a university. Her name tag
reads - Answers registered dietitian nutritionist
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey is conducted to - Answers determine the
nutritional status of Americans of all ages.
One gram of carbohydrate and one gram of protein provide 4 kilocalories - Answers True
Which of the following represents an anthropometric measurement? - Answers body mass index
The Scientific Method is used to test hypotheses. - Answers True
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins all contain - Answers carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
The amount of energy which is needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree
is a - Answers kilocalorie
Macronutrients are organic - Answers True
One gram of carbohydrate, protein, fat and alcohol provide calories as follows - Answers 4:4:9:7
EARs, RDAs, AIs, ULs, and AMDRs represent - Answers the DRIs
Apple pie is _______, but a fresh apple is _______. - Answers calorie-dense; nutrient-dense
, A balanced diet includes fewer _____ foods and more _______ foods. - Answers energy-dense; nutrient-
dense
Individuals who are providing the correct proportion of nutrients to maintain health and prevent disease
are meeting the diet principle of - Answers balance
Percent Daily Values describe the percentage of a daily nutrient intake provided in one serving of the
food. - Answers True
As long as a food is labeled "fat-free," you are free to eat any amount of it. - Answers False
The recommended size of approximately 3 ounces of cooked meat, chicken, or fish is equivalent to -
Answers the palm of the hand
_______ are updated by the USDA and HHS every 5 years. - Answers The Dietary Guidelines for
Americans
Men have a higher RDA for iron than women because of womens' monthly menstruation. - Answers
False
Recommendations such as 1) measure your foods until you recognize a healthy portion size, 2) use
smaller glasses and plates, 3) divide larger packages of food into individual portion sizes, and 4) share
meals when eating out would be helpful to Americans who wish to - Answers lose weight
A meal that contains foods from _____ is part of a balanced, and healthy diet. - Answers every food
group
The exchange system groups foods according to their macronutrient content, thus making it easier to
plan meals. - Answers True
If Maria consumes more than the UL of a nutrient in a supplement on a regular basis, she is likely to
experience ______ symptoms. - Answers toxicity
To improve health, portion sizes of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins need to be reduced. - Answers
False
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are used to determine the nutrient needs of hospitalized persons.
- Answers False
The UL of a nutrient is higher than the RDA or the EAR. - Answers True
Many people overestimate the correct portion size. - Answers True
Individuals who are consuming a mixture of different food groups and foods within each group are
meeting the diet principle of - Answers NOT balance
Dried fruits and nuts are high in fat and calories, but they are also - Answers nutrient-dense