Which of the following was developed out of concern over the incidence of overnutrition among Americans?
A) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
B) Dietary Guidelines for Americans
C) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)
D) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
Q. 2The two commodity crops that are most widely grown in the United States are corn and soybeans.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3What is rickets, and why is its incidence increasing in the United States?
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 4Which of the following do not have Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)?
A) proteins B) carbohydrates C) vitamins D) fats
Q. 5Organically grown food is free from all pesticides.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Which of the following types of health claims is based on evidence that is still emerging?
A) health claim based on authoritative statements B) authorized health claims
C) structural/functional claims D) qualified health claims
Q. 7Discuss the role folate plays during pregnancy.
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 8According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR), what percentage of your daily calories should be provided by fat?
A) 45 to 65 percent B) 10 to 35 percent C) 5 to 20 percent D) 20 to 35 percent
Q. 9The federal government is the nation's biggest food consumer.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 10The relabeling and reformulating of food products in response to food policy uniformly ensures healthier food products.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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