C787 Nutrition Exam with Complete Solution Latest 2022

C787 Nutrition Exam with Complete Solution Latest 2022 1. When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were ...

C787 Nutrition Exam with Complete Solution Latest 2022 1. When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? Correct Answer- RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) 2. What is true of dietary reference intake? Choose two. Correct Answer- a. They are used to establish taxation rates and food costs **b. Food labeling must include information about them. **c. They differ depending on age and gender d. They are dependent on foodborne illness risks 3. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? Correct Answer- Serving size 4. A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? Correct Answer- Recommended daily allowance 5. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? Correct Answer- 50% calories from fat is too much. (There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of percentages of calories that you should get from that nutrient per day. i.e. 45-65% of calories from carbs per day. 50% of calories from fat is too much. ) 6. What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? Correct Answer- The highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans; ensures people do not take harmful amounts. (More for supplements; No side effects in humans)7. How is estimated average requirement commonly used? Correct Answer- To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities in combinations with upper intake levels. 8. What is true of choose my plate .gov recommendations as presented by their setting place graphic? Correct Answer- Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables. 9. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? Correct Answer- They provide nutrients that reduce the risk some type of cancer. (They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.) 10. What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? Correct Answer- Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12 (Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!) 11. What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a budget? Correct Answer- Buying frozen meals 12. Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? Correct Answer- Skim milk has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk. (Always stick with reduced or no fat) 13. What is true about dietary recommendation for whole grain intake? Correct Answer- Half of all grains consumed should be whole grain products. 14. Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends Omelet with cheese Toasted English muffin 1t all fruit preserves½ large grapefruit 1c whole milk How can his menu be improved to follow the dietary guidelines for Americans? Choose all that apply Correct Answer- Use egg whites for the omelets Replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets Replace English muffin with whole wheat English muffin Replace whole milk with fat free milk (Adding juice will never be an answer because it is sugar water.) 15. What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? Correct AnswerTrans fat and added sugar intake should be minimized. There is no DRI value. 16. What is recommended daily amount of protein intake? Correct Answer- 60g/ day. 17. Which list contains all examples of protein? Correct Answer- Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas), egg, chicken breast, yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu 18. What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy diet in a vegetarian diet? Correct Answer- Legume+ whole grain 19. There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition fact labels. In the coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars? Choose all that apply. Anything ending in-ose, honey Correct Answer- Anything ending in-ose, honey (Most things ending in ose are sugars like glucose, fructose, etc. Not -ase which are enzymes) 20. Which carbohydrate will cause a quick return to hunger? Correct Answer- One with a higher glycemic index(Measures how the body responds to a sugar, low index would mean it raises BG slower.) 21. Which is the reason that seafood can be considered a healthful diet? Correct Answer- Some seafood is high in healthy omega 3 oils 22. What are generally considered sources of healthy fat? Correct Answer- Fish, nuts, olive oil 23. What is not a common source of high levels of sodium? Correct Answer- Spices and herbs (Manufactured breads, processed food and canned soup/broth tend to have lots of sodium) 24. Which foods are relatively rich in iron? Choose all that apply Correct Answer- Dark leafy greens, legumes, red meat, nuts (Root vegetables, eggs and dairy are not.) 25. What is the best vegetarian source of iron from the options provided? Correct Answer- Beans 26. Which of these are protective against heart disease? Correct Answer- Fiber, HDL cholesterol (Not protein, LDL, trans fat, or saturated fat. Protein is neutral, but doesn't increase risk.) 27. Which are linked to increase heart disease risk? Choose all that apply. Correct Answer- LDL, trans fat, saturated fats 28. Reducing heart disease/ stroke Correct Answer- LDL levels below 120mg/dl Limit cholesterol intake to less than 30mg per day Saturated fats-less than 7% of total daily calories At least 30 minutes of activity in daily routine Sodium levels-below 1600mg per dayIncrease intake of fiber, especially insoluble fiber, although most will be soluble. Limit alcohol to 1-2 drinks per day. 29. What is an appropriate dietary intervention to address a patient's low albumin level? Correct Answer- High protein diet. 30. Select foods that would be inappropriate for a patient with kidney disease? Correct Answer- Fried eggs, hot dogs, steak