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DRI & Dietary Guidelines

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following should you limit to cut back on your sugar intake?

a)

water

b)

100% fruit juice

c)

soda

d)

orange juice

2.

Canned and processed foods contain a lot of which substance that can be related to high blood pressure.

a)

sugar

b)

carbohydrates

c)

sodium

d)

potassium

3.

Which of the following is a good suggestion for eating out?

a)

Add soda to your meal.

b)

Choose a smaller portion.

c)

Add salt to your food.

d)

Look for food with the highest calories.

4.

Cooking more often at home will help you stay in control of what's in your food.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Regardless of your diet plans, it is always a good idea to limit or cut back foods high in solid _____, added ______, and ______.

a)

fats, sugars, salt

b)

proteins, fats, calcium

c)

vitamins, fiber, fats

d)

oils, sweets, sodium

6.

You should stop eating once you feel satisfied, not full.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancer.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Fiber found in fruit is associated with which of the following health outcomes.

a)

strengthening bones

b)

making new blood cells

c)

building muscle

d)

maintaining proper bowel function

9.

What important mineral is found in all foods in the dairy group?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Riboflavin

c)

Calcium

d)

Fiber

10.

Nutritional needs remain consistent regardless of age, gender and activity level.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

This dietary reference intake (DRI) is used when there is no set EAR or RDA for a particular nutrient due to lack of scientific literature.

a)

tolerable upper intake levels (UL)

b)

adequate intake (AI)

c)

acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR)

d)

recommended dietary allowance (RDA)

12.

Dietary guidelines suggest that you replace more solid fats with which of the following:

a)

oils

b)

shortening

c)

butter

d)

margarine

13.

What does the phrase "balance your eating pattern" mean?

a)

eating across all subgroups of the vegetable group

b)

making sure that you balance activity with calorie intake

c)

eating a variety of fruits and vegetables

d)

eating a variety of nutritious foods from all food groups

14.

Which of the following should you do if your goal is to lose weight?

a)

Consume and burn the same amount of calories.

b)

Consume more calories than you burn.

c)

Consume less calories than you burn.

d)

None of the above

15.

Which of the following cannot be found on a food label?

a)

net weight of a food product

b)

cost of a food product

c)

manufacturer of a food product

d)

how much added sugar and salt a particular food product contains

16.

How much whole fruits should you consume daily based on a 2,000-calorie diet?

a)

3 cups

b)

1 1/2 cups

c)

1 cup

d)

2 cups

17.

According to the USDA MyPlate guideline, what portion of your grains should consist of whole grains?

a)

30%

b)

50%

c)

10%

d)

70%

18.

This DRI is the highest level of continuous intake of a particular nutrient that may be taken without causing health problems.

a)

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

b)

Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)

c)

Recommended Dietarty Allowance (RDA)

d)

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)

19.

These are graphic representations of all or some of the messages of the dietary guidelines.

a)

food labels

b)

food guides

c)

dietary guidelines

d)

food exchange list

20.

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended until 2 years of age.

a)

True

b)

False