ASSESSMENT: NUTRITION

Which of the following statements is written in S.M.A.R.T. format? (1 point)

• I will eat vegetables.

• I will eat more vegetables.

• I will eat 3 servings of vegetables.

• I will eat 3 servings of vegetables 5 days a week.

Which statement is true regarding Dietary Reference Intakes? (1 point)

• They are values used to plan and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people.

• They aren’t very useful.

• They are only used by medical professionals.

• They are only relevant for a small group of the population.

Average daily intake that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97-98%) healthy individuals in a group is known as: (1 point)

• Adequate Intake

• Tolerable Upper Intake Levels

• Recommended Dietary Allowance

• Estimated Average Requirement

A food that is labeled as “lite” must have: (1 point)

• 3 grams of fat or less per serving

• .5 grams of fat or less per serving

• 100 calories or less per serving

• ½ fewer calories or 50% less fat per serving

A food that is unprocessed and in a raw state that has never been frozen or undergone any form of heat processing or preservation is: (1 point)

• Fresh

• Raw

• Disgusting

• Delicious

Someone who designs meals and diet programs to help people achieve their nutritional goals is called a (1 point):

• Nutritionist

• Dietitian

• Weight Loss Specialist

• Dietary Manager

Which does NOT affect Basal Metabolic Rate?

• Age

• Genetics

• Climate

• Health History

Calories are a measure of: (1 point)

• Portion size

• Food energy

• How much weight you’ll gain after eating that food

• Shelf-life of that food

When energy in is greater than energy out, we _________________. (1 point)

• b) Gain weight

• a) Lose weight

• c) Stay the same weight

• d) Become more energetic

What helps balance the energy we put in our bodies with the energy our bodies put out?

• Sedentary lifestyle

• Portion control

• Physical activity

• Seeing a doctor regularly