Test Bank For Nutrition Concepts And Controversies 14th Edition By Sizer

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Test Bank For Nutrition Concepts And Controversies 14th Edition By Sizer

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1. So far, the DRI Committee has published recommendations for the vitamins and minerals, along with those for carbohydrates, fiber, lipids, proteins, water, and energy.​

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

REFERENCES: Nutrient Recommendations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.1 – State the significance of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and Daily Values as nutrient standards.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

2. On average, one should try to get 100% of the DRI for every nutrient to ensure an adequate intake over time.​

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

REFERENCES: Nutrient Recommendations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.1 – State the significance of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and Daily Values as nutrient standards.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

3. The primary difference between recommendations for nutrient intakes and values set for energy intake is that the value for energy intake is not generous.​

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

REFERENCES: Nutrient Recommendations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.1 – State the significance of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and Daily Values as nutrient standards.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

4. The DRI are international guidelines that are used around the world.​

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

REFERENCES: Nutrient Recommendations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.1 – State the significance of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and Daily Values as nutrient standards.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

5. The Daily Values are nutrient standards used to compare the nutrient contents of packaged foods.​

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

REFERENCES: Nutrient Recommendations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.1 – State the significance of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and Daily Values as nutrient standards.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

6. The United States is among many countries that establish and publish guidelines for appropriate nutrient intakes.​

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

REFERENCES: Dietary Guidelines for Americans

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.2 – Specify how the Dietary Guidelines for Americans work as part of an overall U.S. dietary guidance system.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

7. One of the major disadvantages of the USDA Food Intake Patterns is that they cannot be adapted to other national and cultural cuisines.​

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

REFERENCES: Diet Planning Application

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.4 – Given the required number of calories, discuss a healthful diet plan by applying the USDA Food Intake Patterns.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

8. Users of the Food Lists for Diabetes (formerly the Exchange System) can make an informed approximation of the energy-yielding nutrients and calories in almost any food they might encounter.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

REFERENCES: Diet Planning Application

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.4 – Given the required number of calories, discuss a healthful diet plan by applying the USDA Food Intake Patterns.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

9. The absence of a Tolerable Upper Intake Level for a nutrient implies that it is safe to consume in any amount.​

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

REFERENCES: Nutrient Recommendations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.1 – State the significance of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and Daily Values as nutrient standards.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

10. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 focus on specific nutrients, rather than recommended foods to eat.​

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

REFERENCES: Dietary Guidelines for Americans

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.2 – Specify how the Dietary Guidelines for Americans work as part of an overall U.S. dietary guidance system.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

11. An important recommendation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 is to make physical activity a habit.​

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

REFERENCES: Dietary Guidelines for Americans

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.2 – Specify how the Dietary Guidelines for Americans work as part of an overall U.S. dietary guidance system.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

12. By varying food choices among and within food groups in the USDA Food Intake Patterns, you will help to ensure adequate nutrient intakes and protect against large amounts of toxins or contaminants from any one food.​

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

REFERENCES: Diet Planning with the USDA Food Intake Patterns

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.3 – Explain the use of the USDA Food Intake Patterns to plan a nutritious diet.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

13. “Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure,”is an example of a health claim allowed on a food label and is reliable because the FDA had substantial scientific support for the claim.​

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

REFERENCES: Checking Out Food Labels

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.5 – Discuss the information included on food labels.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

​Controversy 2 True/False Items

14. There is strong scientific evidence that individual phytochemical supplements safely provide health benefits.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

REFERENCES: Are Some Foods Superfoods for Health?

PREFACE NAME: Controversy T/F

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NUCC.SIZR.17.2.7 – Summarize the potential health effects of phytochemicals from both food sources and supplements.

KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

Multiple Choice

​Comprehension-Level Multiple-Choice Items