Question 1

Which of the following foods is a legume?

Accepted Answer

A)   lentils
B)   squash
C)   sardines
D)   barleyE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

If you ate a container of food that contains 80 kcalories per serving and there are 4 servings in the container, how many kcalories did you consume?

Accepted Answer

A)   80 kcalories
B)   160 kcalories
C)   320 kcalories
D)   400 kcaloriesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Jack is a college athlete who requires 2,800 kilocalories a day to support his total energy needs. Even though Jack likes many different foods and makes it a point to try new things, he consumes only approximately 1,600 kilocalories a day. Which one of the characteristics of a healthy diet is Jack missing?

Accepted Answer

A)   adequacy
B)   balance
C)   moderation
D)   varietyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Since January 1st, 2003 Nutrition Facts Tables have been required on all fresh fruit and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following conditions have probiotics been to shown assist with?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypertension and cardiovascular disease
B)   anxiety and depression
C)   diarrhea and lactose intolerance
D)   macular degeneration and cataractsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which group of nutrients are common to the foods in the outermost arc of Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide?

Accepted Answer

A)   fibre and vitamin C
B)   protein and vitamin B₁₂
C)   calcium and iron
D)   protein and fatE) None of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 7

The "supersizing" phenomenon refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)   increase in the protein content of beef.
B)   substantial growth in serving sizes of purchased meals.
C)   increase in the size and cholesterol content of grade A eggs.
D)   proliferation of genetically modified produce.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide recommends that pregnant women consume a multivitamin containing folic acid and iron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One cup of New England style clam chowder provides 101 kcal and 105 mg of potassium, 150 grams of firm silken tofu provides 93 kcal and 291 mg of potassium, and 125 mL (1/2 cup) of cooked Malabar spinach provides 5 kcal and 60 mg of potassium. Which food is the more nutrient dense source of potassium?

Accepted Answer

105 mg potassium/101 kcal = 1.04 mg potassium per kcal (clam chowder)
291 mg potassium/93 kcal = 3.13 mg potassium per kcal (tofu)
60 mg potassium/5 kcal = 12 mg potassium per kcal (spinach)
Spinach provides the greatest amount of potassium per kcal, therefore it is the most nutrient dense source of potassium. The second most nutrient dense source is silken tofu, and the least nutrient dense source of potassium is the New England clam chowder.

Question 10

Which of the following foods has the greatest nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 cups of strawberry Lifesavers (200 kcal) 
B)   2 tablespoons of strawberry jelly (100 kcal) 
C)   8 fluid ounces of strawberry soda (100 kcal) 
D)   1 cup of fresh strawberries (100 kcal) E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The label on a bag of potato chips indicates that one serving contains 250 Calories, with 150 Calories from fat. What percent of Calories comes from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)   25
B)   50
C)   60
D)   80E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   calories.
B)   color.
C)   value.
D)   variety.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Moderation includes eating enough, but not too much, of the right amounts of food to optimize the body's function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How many daily serving of grains does Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide recommend for an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)   1-2
B)   3-4
C)   5-6
D)   6-8E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following statements does NOT describe the Mediterranean-style diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Meat is consumed monthly.
B)   Fruits and vegetables are consumed daily.
C)   The major fat used for cooking and flavor is olive oil.
D)   The diet is lower in total fat than the Canadian dietary recommendations.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT required on a food label?

Accepted Answer

A)   net contents of the package
B)   statement of identity
C)   name and address of the vendor
D)   taste of the foodE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following would NOT be a good practice for eating out healthfully?

Accepted Answer

A)   Share an entrée with a friend.
B)   Order low-fat or nonfat salad dressing served on the side.
C)   Order cream-based soups to increase your calcium intake.
D)   Instead of a beef burger, order a chicken or veggie burger.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Ethnic foods can be incorporated into a healthful diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Provided on the Nutrition Facts Panel, the Percent Daily Values (%DV) tells the consumer how much one serving contributes to the recommended overall daily intake of nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

Julie does not care for meat and poultry and restricts her intake of animal foods to only milk and yogurt sources. Which dietary guideline is Julie failing to practice?

Accepted Answer

A)   adequacy
B)   value
C)   balance
D)   moderationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 2: Designing a Healthful Diet

Which of the following foods is a legume?

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If you ate a container of food that contains 80 kcalories per serving and there are 4 servings in the container, how many kcalories did you consume?

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Since January 1st, 2003 Nutrition Facts Tables have been required on all fresh fruit and vegetables.

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Which of the following conditions have probiotics been to shown assist with?

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Which group of nutrients are common to the foods in the outermost arc of Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide?

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The "supersizing" phenomenon refers to the

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Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide recommends that pregnant women consume a multivitamin containing folic acid and iron.

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Which of the following foods has the greatest nutrient density?

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The label on a bag of potato chips indicates that one serving contains 250 Calories, with 150 Calories from fat. What percent of Calories comes from fat?

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

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Moderation includes eating enough, but not too much, of the right amounts of food to optimize the body's function.

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How many daily serving of grains does Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide recommend for an adult?

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Which of the following statements does NOT describe the Mediterranean-style diet?

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Which of the following is NOT required on a food label?

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Which of the following would NOT be a good practice for eating out healthfully?

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Ethnic foods can be incorporated into a healthful diet.

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Provided on the Nutrition Facts Panel, the Percent Daily Values (%DV) tells the consumer how much one serving contributes to the recommended overall daily intake of nutrients.

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Julie does not care for meat and poultry and restricts her intake of animal foods to only milk and yogurt sources. Which dietary guideline is Julie failing to practice?

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Exam 2: Designing a Healthful Diet

Which of the following foods is a legume?

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If you ate a container of food that contains 80 kcalories per serving and there are 4 servings in the container, how many kcalories did you consume?

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Since January 1st, 2003 Nutrition Facts Tables have been required on all fresh fruit and vegetables.

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Which of the following conditions have probiotics been to shown assist with?

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Which group of nutrients are common to the foods in the outermost arc of Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide?

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The "supersizing" phenomenon refers to the

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Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide recommends that pregnant women consume a multivitamin containing folic acid and iron.

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Which of the following foods has the greatest nutrient density?

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The label on a bag of potato chips indicates that one serving contains 250 Calories, with 150 Calories from fat. What percent of Calories comes from fat?

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

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Moderation includes eating enough, but not too much, of the right amounts of food to optimize the body's function.

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How many daily serving of grains does Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide recommend for an adult?

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Which of the following statements does NOT describe the Mediterranean-style diet?

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Which of the following is NOT required on a food label?

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Which of the following would NOT be a good practice for eating out healthfully?

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Ethnic foods can be incorporated into a healthful diet.

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Provided on the Nutrition Facts Panel, the Percent Daily Values (%DV) tells the consumer how much one serving contributes to the recommended overall daily intake of nutrients.

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Julie does not care for meat and poultry and restricts her intake of animal foods to only milk and yogurt sources. Which dietary guideline is Julie failing to practice?

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