CHAPTER 2: PLANNING A HEALTHY DIET

CHAPTER 2: PLANNING A HEALTHY DIET

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which of the following statements is not among the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010?

a.	eat plenty of protein-rich foods
b.	be physically active each day
c.	choose a diet low in saturated and trans fats
d.	choose a diet lower in added sugars and salt

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A

TOP:   Dietary Guidelines for Americans

 

2. Weight loss should not exceed ____.

a.	1–2 pounds per week	c.	10 pounds per week
b.	5 pounds per week	d.	15 pounds per month

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A

TOP:   Dietary Guidelines for Americans

 

3. What is the recommendation for fat intake for a healthy individual?

a.	less than 10% of total calorie intake	c.	45–50 g of fat daily
b.	35% or less of total calorie intake	d.	less than 50 g of fat a day

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A

TOP:   Dietary Guidelines for Americans

 

4. Excessive amounts of sodium in the diet can contribute to ____.

a.	diabetes	c.	hypertension
b.	low blood pressure	d.	kidney failure

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A

TOP:   Dietary Guidelines for Americans

 

5. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, there are key recommendations for specific population groups. Which of the following is true for a breast-feeding mother?

a.	400 micrograms of folic acid should be consumed daily.
b.	It safe to consume tilefish, shark, swordfish and king mackerel.
c.	Iron supplements should be avoided.
d.	Foods that supply heme iron should be decreased.

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A

TOP:   Dietary Guidelines for Americans

 

6. With the introduction of MyPlate, which of the food groups shown on the old MyPyramid was left off?

a.	Grains	c.	Fruits
b.	Fats and oils	d.	Vegetables

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   MyPlate

 

7. With what nutrient is milk fortified?

a.	vitamin A	c.	vitamin D
b.	vitamin B12	d.	calcium

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   MyPlate