Michigan State University - HNF 150

HNF 150

Quiz 1

1)In a study, Group A was given vitamin C while Group B received water. At the end of the study the amount of colds each group got during the study period was recorded. What kind of study is this an example of?

2. True or False. The Institute of Medicine establishes an EAR and RDA for all nutrients.
3. Suppose it is determined that 50% of Americans need 50mg of a vitamin to avoid deficiency and 98% of Americans need 98mg of the vitamin to avoid the deficiency. Where will the Food and Nutrition Board set the RDA for the population?
4. How many calories per gram does protein contain?
5. How many calories per gram does fat contain?
6. True or False. Nutrition labels that state trans fat free may contain some trans fat.
7. The food and drug administration defines ‘nutrient claim’ as a claim on a food product that characterizes which of the following?
8. According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines what is recommended for an American’s diet?
9. Foods such as milk, meats, vegetables, fruits, and grains are known as?
10. All of the following are examples of nutrient dense food choices except.
11. What type of study studies populations and reveals correlations but not causations?
12. The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI’s) are set by the?
13. If ALL Americans’ intake of vitamin C is the same as the EAR,                      % of Americans are

predicted to show deficiency symptoms.

14. What is true concerning essential nutrients?
15. The term essential describes a nutrient that?
16. Food labels include percentages for most nutrients listed. What are these percentages based on?
17. US food labels and health and nutrition claims are regulated by the?
18. Which of the following recommendations is one of the 2015 dietary recommendations for Americans?
19. A functional food is a food that?
20. Which food would be considered the LEAST nutrient dense?

21. Jane has been eating too little iodine, and has developed a goiter. This is an example of what kind of study?
22. Which of the following is the amount of the nutrient that could cause toxicity?
23. According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines, what is the recommendation for saturated fats?
24. Breads marketed for children with added calcium and Iron is an example of what?