You are advising a client on components of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Which of the following would you include in your advice?
a. Increase intake of vegetables and fruits.
b. Decrease intake of milk and milk products to two cups per day.
c. Decrease intake of whole grains and other complex carbohydrates.
d. Increase intake of trans fats and saturated fats.
Q. 2Foods such as potato chips, candy, and colas are called empty-kcalorie foods because they:
a. are inexpensive.
b. are lacking in calories.
c. provide calories but few nutrients.
d. should be eaten in moderation.
Q. 3Which of the following foods would provide the highest nutrient density for calcium?
a. cheddar cheese
b. fat-free milk
c. ice cream
d. frozen yogurt
Q. 4Which of the following have the highest nutrient density?
a. lamb, ice cream, and pre-sweetened cereal
b. whole-grain bread, poultry, and skim milk
c. cottage cheese, sweet potatoes, and ham
d. dried apples, legumes, and pancakes
Q. 5The six diet planning principles are:
a. adequacy, B vitamins, carbohydrates, meat, variety, and portion control.
b. abundance, balance, carbohydrates, moderation, vegetables, and variety.
c. adequacy, balance, kcalorie control, moderation, variety, and nutrient density.
d. abundance, B vitamins, kcalorie control, milk, vegetables, and nutrient density.
Q. 6Research confirms that a common contributor to 3 of the top 5 causes of death is:
a. undernutrition.
b. overnutrition.
c. depression.
d. vitamin deficiency.
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