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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, an adult woman should consume no more than how many alcoholic drinks per day?


A) 0- 1
B) 0- 2
C) 4- 5
D) 3- 4

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The relationship of one food entity to another in the diet is called


A) moderation.
B) proportionality.
C) variety.
D) personalization.

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Which of the following compounds found in tomatoes may reduce the risk of prostate cancer?


A) lycopene
B) probiotics
C) anthocyanins
D) beta- glucan

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Describe a one- day meal plan that only contains high- nutrient- dense foods and adheres to the MyPlate food guidance system.

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5 1/2 ounces of dried beans or...

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The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are issued by the Food and Drug Administration.

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According to MyPlate, how many cups of fat- free or low- fat milk, or their equivalent, should be consumed daily for all calorie levels?


A) 3
B) 4
C) 1
D) 2

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According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) , what percentage of your daily calories should be provided by fat?


A) 10 to 35 percent
B) 20 to 35 percent
C) 45 to 65 percent
D) 5 to 20 percent

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The definitions for the terms lean and extra lean are based only on the total fat content of the product.

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The approximate amount of a nutrient that individuals in a similar age and gender group should consume to maintain good health is called the


A) EAR.
B) AI.
C) UL.
D) RDA.

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The specific amounts of each nutrient that an individual needs to consume to maintain good health, prevent chronic diseases, and avoid unhealthy excesses are known as the


A) UL.
B) DRIs.
C) EAR.
D) AI.

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A food labeled "calorie free" must have zero calories.

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A food is considered high in a nutrient if it provides


A) 15 percent or more of the Daily Value.
B) 5 percent or more of the Daily Value.
C) 10 percent or more of the Daily Value.
D) 20 percent or more of the Daily Value.

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A soup labeled "low sodium" would have less sodium than a food labeled "less sodium."

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The higher the consumption above the UL, the higher the risk of toxicity.

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A functional food is a food that has a positive effect on your health beyond providing basic nutrients.

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Compounds in animal food products that are beneficial to human health are known as phytochemicals.

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A person who is overnourished can also be malnourished.

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Which of the following substances is not included in a food label?


A) polyunsaturated fat
B) dietary fiber
C) trans fat
D) sugars

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A single serving of a functional food is enough to gain the beneficial effects of that food.

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When estimating portion size, a woman's fist is about


A) two cups of pasta or vegetables.
B) a quarter cup of pasta or vegetables.
C) one cup of pasta or vegetables.
D) a half cup of pasta or vegetables.

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