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Chapter 4: Nutrition Guidelines Assessment

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A set of reference values for nutrients and food components that can be used to plan and assess diets for healthy people.

a)

Adequate Intake (AI)

b)

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

c)

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

d)

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)

2.

The average daily intake of a nutrient required to meet the needs of most healthy people.

a)

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)

b)

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

c)

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

d)

Adequate Intake (AI)

3.

A reference value for a nutrient that is used when there is insufficient scientific evidence to determine an RDA.

a)

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

b)

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)

c)

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

d)

Adequate Intake (AI)

4.

The maximum level of ongoing daily intake for a nutrient that is unlikely to cause harm to most people in a defined group.

a)

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)

b)

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

c)

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

d)

Adequate Intake (AI)

5.

A food guidance system based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

a)

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

b)

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)

c)

MyPlate

6.

According to MyPlate, the food groups should represent equal portions of your meal.

a)

False

b)

True

7.

The amount of food people should consume is influenced by their level of activity.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Foods in the dairy group are high in protein and calcium.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Serving size must be indicated on a food label.

a)

False

b)

True

10.

Physical activity is important for calorie balance and overall health.

a)

False

b)

True

11.

Which group should be used sparingly or at a limited amount?

a)

Fats, Sweets and Oils Group

b)

Fruit Group

c)

Vegetable Group

d)

Milk, Cheese and Yogurt Group

12.

Which food group is NOT part of the 5 suggested food groups from MyPlate?

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Processed Food

d)

Grains

e)

Protein

13.
The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods taht belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
14.

How many food groups are identified in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

15.

What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

a)

To provide a historical overview of American cuisine

b)

To regulate food production standards

c)

To provide recommended dietary allowances for certain nutrients and patterns to promote health

d)

To create a national food supply sytem

16.

Which two organizations are responsible for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

a)

USDA and FDA

b)

USDA and HHS

c)

CDC and USDA

d)

HHS and FDA

17.

In order for a food to be considered low fat, it must be equal to or lower than what percentage?

a)

5%

b)

8%

c)

4%

d)

3%

18.

MyPlate shows the _ food groups.

a)

four

b)

five

c)

six