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Perspectives in Nutrition, 5/e
Gordon M. Wardlaw, Ohio State University
Margaret W. Kessel, Ohio State University
The Basis of a Healthy Diet
Chapter 2 Nutrition Awareness Inventory
Please answer all questions
1
In general, Americans are meeting recommendations for fruits and vegetables.
A)
True
B)
False
2
It is sufficient for children to have a protein intake that just meets daily protein losses.
A)
True
B)
False
3
Energy density is based on the kcal-to-weight ratio of a food.
A)
True
B)
False
4
Food manufacturers have considerable freedom to make claims they deem appropriate on food packages.
A)
True
B)
False
5
Adult diets generally meet Food Guide Pyramid recommendations.
A)
True
B)
False
6
RDA is the abbreviation for Recommended Daily Allowance.
A)
True
B)
False
7
Most vitamins are needed daily to maintain good health.
A)
True
B)
False
8
Plants are the only source of non-nutritive substances in foods that likely provide health benefits.
A)
True
B)
False
9
Currently the most reliable method to extend life is moderate caloric restriction.
A)
True
B)
False
10
There is a designated RDA for each known nutrient.
A)
True
B)
False
11
Although potatoes are vegetables, their nutrient content more closely resembles that of bread than that of broccoli.
A)
True
B)
False
12
The Exchange System operates on the premise that foods with similar fat, protein, and carbohydrate composition can be substituted for one another.
A)
True
B)
False
13
Nutrient density is based on the nutrient-to-energy-content ratio of a food.
A)
True
B)
False
14
Daily Values are the standards used to express the nutrient content of food on food labels.
A)
True
B)
False
15
There is no perfect food in terms of meeting nutrient needs.
A)
True
B)
False
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