$\frac{\text{calories}}{\text{weight}}$

$\frac{\text{nutrients}}{\text{calories}}$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'nutrient density'?

Accepted Answer

The amount of nutrients in a food relative to its amount of calories.

Question 2

A healthy diet should be 'adequate.' What does adequacy mean in the context of nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Meeting energy, vitamin, and mineral needs.

Question 3

Which of the following foods is most likely to have the highest energy density?

Accepted Answer

Coconut oil

Question 4

If a person eats only apples for every meal, which key property of a healthy diet is most likely missing?

Accepted Answer

Variety

Question 5

Which factor below has a direct effect on the calculation of nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

Calories

Question 6

A diet that includes foods from all food groups in appropriate proportions best demonstrates which property of a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

Balance

Question 7

Which of the following statements about moderation in a healthy diet is correct?

Accepted Answer

It means not consuming excess amounts of any nutrient or food.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a food with low nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

White bread

Question 9

A person who consistently eats more calories than their body needs is at risk for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Overnutrition

Question 10

Which equation best represents the calculation of energy density?

Accepted Answer

$\frac{	ext{calories}}{	ext{weight}}$

Question 11

Which of the following is a consequence of missing nutritional targets (deficiencies, excesses, imbalances)?

Accepted Answer

Malnutrition

Question 12

If a food is high in calories but low in vitamins and minerals, it is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Empty calories

Question 13

Which of the following actions would best increase the nutrient density of a meal?

Accepted Answer

Replacing white bread with whole grain bread

Question 14

A person who eats a wide variety of foods but consistently exceeds their daily calorie needs is most likely lacking which property of a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

Moderation

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a key property of a healthy diet according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Question 16

Which of the following best describes a food with high energy density?

Accepted Answer

A food that provides a lot of calories per unit weight

Question 17

Which of the following is a direct result of consuming foods with empty calories?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of nutrient deficiencies

Question 18

Which equation best represents the calculation of nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

$\frac{	ext{nutrients}}{	ext{calories}}$

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true regarding vitamins and minerals in the context of energy density?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins and minerals do not add calories and therefore do not affect energy density.

Question 20

A person who eats only one type of food for all meals is most likely to lack which property of a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

Variety

Healthful Eating: Principles and Nutrient Density

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