Nutrition Lesson 1 Review Questions

According to the Surgeon General's report on Nutrition and Health in 1988, a key nutritional concern in the United States is:

• Vitamin A deficiency

• Potassium deficiency

• Nutrient excesses

• Reliance on organic foods

Obesity and overweight results from:

• Consuming too many carbohydrates

• Following a vegetarian diet

• An imbalance between calorie consumption and physical activity

• Consumption of genetically engineered foods

Which agency tracks What We Eat in America (WWEIA) with the NHANES survey?

• USDA

• FDA

• CDC

• Surgeon General

An advantage of MyPlate campaign for teaching others about nutrition is that it:

• Focuses on eating more meat

• Limits intake of starchy foods to 1⁄2 cup per meal

• Helps people choose from restaurant menus

• Is easy to understand

A Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is:

• The minimum requirement for a nutrient

• The amount of a nutrient that is adequate to meet the known needs of most healthy persons

• The maximum amount of a nutrient a person can safely consume

• The amount of a nutrient that will cause a deficiency

Which of the following is a recommendation from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA)?

• Take a multivitamin daily

• Consume a vegetarian diet

• Balance calories

• Make half your grains gluten free

What is the purpose of Healthy People 2020?

• To promote quality of life and healthy behaviors for seniors

• To focus on local health improvement priorities

• To improve the health of all Americans

• To prevent a pandemic

An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is used to:

• Determine the amount of a nutrient needed by a healthy person

• Set a benchmark for baseline nutrient requirements

• Evaluate an individual’s dietary intake

• Determine a reasonable point of reference for a particular nutrient

Which of the following would be a good way to reduce saturated fat in your diet?

• Use partially hydrogenated oils to stir fry vegetables

• Replace butter in a baked product with part oil and part applesauce

• Substitute American cheese for cottage cheese

• Eat salads every day for lunch

Which of the following would be considered a SoFAS (Solid Fats & Added Sugars)?

• Cranberry drink

• Bottled water

• Frozen broccoli

• Fresh orange