Sample NUTR250
Sample NUTR250
Sample NUTR250
4. The term moderation is applicable on which of the following foods to meet the ideals of
the Dietary Guidelines?
a. cholesterol
b. trans fats
c. added sugars
d. all of the above
5. All of the following are correct concerning the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) values
EXCEPT:
a. the values are updated periodically in light of new knowledge.
b. the values are minimum recommendations for virtually all healthy people.
b. the committee that determines the values is composed of scientists.
c. the values reflect daily intakes to be achieved, on average, over time.
9. An example of monosaccharide is
a. lactose
b. maltose
c. sucrose
d. fructose
10. The latest Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for carbohydrates recommended for adults is
a daily minimum of _____ grams.
a. 130
b. 180
c. 220
d. 300
11. The amount of nutrients a food contains in relationship to the number of calories it
contains is
a. personalization
b. proportionality
c. caloric density
d. nutrient density
12. A claim on the label that describes a relationship between a food and a disease is called a
a. structure/function claim
b. approved claim
c. nutrient claim
d. health claim
1. For a food to be a "good source" of a nutrient it must contain more than 30% of the Daily
Value for that nutrient per serving. False
2. One of the goals of DRI committee is to establish safety guidelines by setting the values
Adequate intake. False
3. The sugar listed on the Nutrition Facts panel for milk is mainly galactose. False
4. For long-term health, one should consume more complex carbohydrates. True
5. A risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes is obesity. True
List the 5 factors that help you to build a nutritious diet and explain briefly each one
Check the below nutrition fact panel and answer the questions:
a. Explain why 1 serving has 160 calories?
8 x 9+ 20 x 4+ 2x 4= 160 calories
b. How many calories would you get if you eat half of the container?
12 x 160= 1920 calories
d. If you eat 2 servings from this product, how much of saturated fats daily value is left to be
consumed till end of the day?
100- (2 x 24) = 52%