Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the five characteristics of a healthful diet as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive

Question 2

A food that supplies a high level of nutrients for the lowest number of calories is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Nutrient Dense

Question 3

Which macronutrient provides the least Calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

Proteins

Question 4

If a serving of bread has a daily value of 25% for fiber, is that bread high or low in fiber?

Accepted Answer

High

Question 5

Which of the following is a psychological desire to eat, influenced by sensory data, sociocultural cues, and learning?

Accepted Answer

Appetite

Question 6

According to the Nutrition Facts Panel, a food is considered low in a nutrient if it contains what percentage of the Daily Value (DV) or less per serving?

Accepted Answer

$$5\%$$

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Serving suggestion

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the concept of moderation in a healthful diet?

Accepted Answer

Consuming appropriate amounts of foods to maintain a healthy weight

Question 9

A balanced diet is one that:

Accepted Answer

Provides the proper proportions of nutrients from each food group

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a sociocultural cue influencing food choices?

Accepted Answer

Craving popcorn at the movies

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the Nutrition Facts Panel is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Serving sizes are standardized to allow for product comparison

Question 12

If a food contains $$20\% DV of $$saturated fat per serving, how would it be classified for saturated fat content?

Accepted Answer

High

Question 13

Which of the following is a learned factor that can influence food choices?

Accepted Answer

Family traditions

Question 14

Which of the following is a practical strategy for making healthful meal choices when eating out?

Accepted Answer

Ordering smaller portions or sharing entrees

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the influence of portion size on food intake?

Accepted Answer

People eat more when served larger portions, even if the food is stale

Question 16

Which of the following is a key message of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the concept of variety in a healthful diet?

Accepted Answer

Eating many different foods from different food groups regularly

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE about the adequacy of a diet?

Accepted Answer

A diet adequate for one person may not be adequate for another

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Nutrition Facts Panel?

Accepted Answer

Recommended retail price

Question 20

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding food labels?

Accepted Answer

The Nutrition Facts Panel is optional for foods sold in the U.S.

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