nutr.2 practice

The four characteristics of a healthful diet are adequacy, balance, moderation, and

• A) calories.

• B) color.

• C) value.

• D) variety.

Including fiber in your diet is beneficial to your GI tract, but consuming excess amounts of fiber can result in the loss of nutrients. This statement is an example of which of the factors to consider in planning diets?

• A) adequacy

• B) Calorie control

• C) variety

• D) moderation

Eating the proper proportion of foods is referred to as

• A) restriction.

• B) balance.

• C) moderation.

• D) variety.

Gabriel is a college athlete who requires 2,900 kcal a day to support his total energy needs. However, he only manages to consume approximately 1,800 kcal a day. Which of the four characteristics of a healthful diet is Gabriel not meeting?

• A) adequacy

• B) moderation

• C) variety

• D) balance

Eve is a stay-at-home mom who generally prepares most of the meals for her household. Even though she always prepares meals that offer enough Calories and nutrients for her family of four, she often tends to make the same meals. Which characteristic of a healthy diet is Eve not incorporating into her meal planning?

• A) adequacy

• B) balance

• C) moderation

• D) variety

Which of the following is NOT required on food labels?

• A) a photo or illustration of the food

• B) the ingredient list

• C) the name and address of the vendor

• D) the net contents of package

The information provided on a food label that identifies intake of nutrients based on 2,000 Calories a day is called the

• A) Nutrition Facts panel.

• B) Percent Daily Values.

• C) Daily Reference Value.

• D) Reference Daily Intake.

The Nutrition Facts panel on a box of crackers indicates that one serving provides 140 Calories, with 55 Calories coming from fat. What is the percentage of Calories from fat in this product?

• A) 39%

• B) 55%

• C) 85%

• D) 95%

The government agency that regulates food labeling in the United States is the

• A) U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA).

• B) U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

• C) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

• D) U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS).

What are the two types of claims on food labels that are regulated by the FDA?

• A) nutrient and health claims

• B) health and beauty claims

• C) growth and energy claims

• D) energy and nutrient claims