If a nutrient does not have a Tolerable Upper Intake Level, this means that:
a. it is safe to consume in any amount.
b. insufficient data exist to establish a value.
c. no caution is required when consuming supplements of that nutrient.
d. it is safe when supplemental levels are added to foods.
e. it is unsafe to consume in any amount.
Q. 2The USDA Food Guide is _____.
1.rigid and only appropriate for a traditional American diet
2.adaptable to include mixed dishes and casseroles within the context of the American diet
3.adaptable to assist with diet planning to include cultural foods
4.adaptable to include mixed dishes, cultural foods, and to assist vegetarians in their food selections
Q. 3Which statement is about the DRI is FALSE?
a. The committee that publishes them is comprised of nutrition experts.
b. They are minimum requirements, not recommendations.
c. They are based on review of available scientific research.
d. They are for individuals who are healthy.
e. They assume that intakes will vary from day to day.
Q. 4All of the following are protein food subgroups except:
1.Seafood
2.Processed meats
3.Meats, poultry, eggs
4.Nuts, seeds, soy products
5.All of these are protein food subgroups
Q. 5There is strong scientific evidence that individual phytochemical supplements safely provide health benefits.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Which of the following is NOT a vegetable subgroup?
1.Red and orange subgroup
2.Dark green vegetable subgroup
3.Starchy vegetable subgroup
4.Legume subgroup
5.Leafy vegetable subgroup
Q. 7Diets 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
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 8Which of the following is not a key nutrient most often lacking in the U.S. diet?
1.Fiber
2.Potassium
3.Calcium
4.Vitamin D
5.Sodium
6.All of these key nutrients are often lacking in the U.S. diet
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