Nutrition Chapter 2 questions with
answers provided
So far, the DRI committee has publsihed recommendations for the vitamins and
minerals, along with those carbohydrates, fiber, lipids, proteins, water, and energy.
✅✅True
Currently, the DRI values for the minerals sodium and potassium, and other food
constituents, are forthcoming. ✅✅False
On average, one should try to get 100% of the DRI for every nutrient to ensure an
adequate intake over time. ✅✅True
The primary difference between recommendations for nutrient intakes and values set for
energy intake is that value for energy intake is not generous. ✅✅True
The DRI are international guidelines that are used around the world. ✅✅False
Nutrient contents of packaged foods are stated on food labels as Daily Values.
✅✅True
The United States is among many countries that establish and publish guidelines for
appropriate nutrient intakes. ✅✅True
One of the major disadvantages of the USDA Food Guide is that it cannot be adapted to
other national and cultural cuisines. ✅✅False
The exchange list system highlights the fact that many meats contain more calories
from fat than from protein. ✅✅True
The absence of a Tolerable Upper Intake Level for a nutrient implies that it is safe to
consume in any amount ✅✅False
Which of the following statements is not true about the DRI? ✅✅They are minimum
requirements, not recommendations.
If a nutrient does not have a Tolerable Upper Intake Level, this means that:
✅✅Insufficient data exist to establish a value.
Which of the following establishes population-wide average requirements used by
nutrition policymakers? ✅✅Estimated Average Requirements.
The DRI Committee recommended a diet that contains " "%
, of its calories from carbohydrate. ✅✅45-65
The Dietary Reference (DRI) are appropriately used for all the following except:
✅✅Estimating the nutrient needs of persons with medical problems.
What are the DRI designed for? ✅✅Health maintenance.
Disease prevention.
The Daily Values reflect the needs of an "average person" consuming between
" " calories a day. ✅✅2,000 and 2,500
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are intended for healthy adults and children ages
" " and older. ✅✅two
A major guideline for healthy people is to limit calorie intakes and obtain more and
varied selections of.. ✅✅fruits and vegetables
whole grains
Nonfat or low-fat milk or milk products
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the most healthful diet: ✅✅is low
in saturated fat
provides needed fats and oils
Which of the following is characteristic of daily values? ✅✅They are ideal for allowing
comparisons among foods.
The types of physical activity recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
include all of the following except: ✅✅Endurance exercises.
The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to consume less: ✅✅Refined grains
added sugars
Characteristics of food groups plans include all of the following except: ✅✅They
organize foods with respect to their nutrient contents and calorie amounts.
Food group plans primarily dictate: ✅✅Numbers and sizes of servings to choose
each day.
Based on USDA Food Guide, at least " " of the foods from the fruit group eaten each
day should be whole fruits rather than fruit juices. ✅✅1/2
Which of the following foods do not fit into any of the five major food groups in the
USDA Food Guide? ✅✅Margarine
Gravy
answers provided
So far, the DRI committee has publsihed recommendations for the vitamins and
minerals, along with those carbohydrates, fiber, lipids, proteins, water, and energy.
✅✅True
Currently, the DRI values for the minerals sodium and potassium, and other food
constituents, are forthcoming. ✅✅False
On average, one should try to get 100% of the DRI for every nutrient to ensure an
adequate intake over time. ✅✅True
The primary difference between recommendations for nutrient intakes and values set for
energy intake is that value for energy intake is not generous. ✅✅True
The DRI are international guidelines that are used around the world. ✅✅False
Nutrient contents of packaged foods are stated on food labels as Daily Values.
✅✅True
The United States is among many countries that establish and publish guidelines for
appropriate nutrient intakes. ✅✅True
One of the major disadvantages of the USDA Food Guide is that it cannot be adapted to
other national and cultural cuisines. ✅✅False
The exchange list system highlights the fact that many meats contain more calories
from fat than from protein. ✅✅True
The absence of a Tolerable Upper Intake Level for a nutrient implies that it is safe to
consume in any amount ✅✅False
Which of the following statements is not true about the DRI? ✅✅They are minimum
requirements, not recommendations.
If a nutrient does not have a Tolerable Upper Intake Level, this means that:
✅✅Insufficient data exist to establish a value.
Which of the following establishes population-wide average requirements used by
nutrition policymakers? ✅✅Estimated Average Requirements.
The DRI Committee recommended a diet that contains " "%
, of its calories from carbohydrate. ✅✅45-65
The Dietary Reference (DRI) are appropriately used for all the following except:
✅✅Estimating the nutrient needs of persons with medical problems.
What are the DRI designed for? ✅✅Health maintenance.
Disease prevention.
The Daily Values reflect the needs of an "average person" consuming between
" " calories a day. ✅✅2,000 and 2,500
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are intended for healthy adults and children ages
" " and older. ✅✅two
A major guideline for healthy people is to limit calorie intakes and obtain more and
varied selections of.. ✅✅fruits and vegetables
whole grains
Nonfat or low-fat milk or milk products
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the most healthful diet: ✅✅is low
in saturated fat
provides needed fats and oils
Which of the following is characteristic of daily values? ✅✅They are ideal for allowing
comparisons among foods.
The types of physical activity recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
include all of the following except: ✅✅Endurance exercises.
The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to consume less: ✅✅Refined grains
added sugars
Characteristics of food groups plans include all of the following except: ✅✅They
organize foods with respect to their nutrient contents and calorie amounts.
Food group plans primarily dictate: ✅✅Numbers and sizes of servings to choose
each day.
Based on USDA Food Guide, at least " " of the foods from the fruit group eaten each
day should be whole fruits rather than fruit juices. ✅✅1/2
Which of the following foods do not fit into any of the five major food groups in the
USDA Food Guide? ✅✅Margarine
Gravy
