The BRFSS is the government
A) agency that protects the health and safety of the American people.
B) agency that conducts medical research in the United States.
C) survey that tracks lifestyle habits that increase risks for developing chronic diseases.
D) survey that tracks nutrition education programs in the United States.
Q. 2The four characteristics of a healthful diet are adequacy, balance, moderation, and
A) variety. B) value. C) Calories. D) color.
Q. 3Your grandmother has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which of the following
professionals is MOST likely to be qualified to offer your grandmother assistance in planning her
diabetic diet?
A) PhD in exercise science B) registered dietitian (RD)
C) medical doctor (MD) D) nutritionist
Q. 4Probiotics contribute to human health by improving the balance of healthful bacteria in the GI
tract.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5The highest average amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without a risk of adverse health
effects to almost all individuals in a particular age and gender group is called the
A) Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA).
B) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).
C) Adequate Intake (AI).
D) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR).
Q. 6What is the leading federal agency in the United States that protects human health and safety?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
C) American Dietetic Association (ADA)
D) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Q. 7Inulin is a kind of prebiotic that nourishes colonies of healthful bacteria in the GI tract.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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