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The term used in the USDA Food Patterns that describes the energy derived from solid fats and/or added sugars is


A) discretionary Calories.
B) extra Calories.
C) empty Calories.
D) nutrient-poor Calories.

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The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that you


A) drink only water, milk, or 100% fruit juice.
B) follow a healthful eating pattern across the lifespan.
C) focus on consuming at least one or two nutrient-dense foods every day.
D) increase your consumption of whole foods, and limit your consumption of processed foods.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?


A) Avoid red meat, butter, cheese, and eggs.
B) Choose nutrient-dense foods and beverages across and within all food groups.
C) Support healthful eating patterns for everyone.
D) Consume alcohol in moderation, if at all.

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Olfaction is the tactile sensation we experience when we chew food.

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In the USDA Food Patterns,a 1-cup serving of hard cheese is roughly


A) 1.5 grams.
B) 1.5 cups.
C) 1.5 ounces.
D) the size of a woman's fist.

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Which of the following foods has the greatest nutrient density?


A) 1 cup of strawberry Lifesavers (100 kcal)
B) 2 tablespoons of strawberry jelly (100 kcal)
C) 8 fluid ounces of strawberry soda (100 kcal)
D) 1 cup of fresh strawberries (100 kcal)

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The basic biological urge to eat when our body senses that we need food is


A) olfaction.
B) hunger.
C) appetite.
D) satiety.

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Which of the following plays a key role in stimulating appetite and enabling us to taste foods?


A) olfaction
B) satiety
C) conditioned taste aversion
D) cultural conditioning

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A method for eating out healthfully is to


A) order several appetizers so that you will not eat your entire entrΓ©e when it arrives.
B) order any meat dish grilled or broiled and avoid fried or breaded meat dishes.
C) order a soft drink as your beverage so that you'll feel full.
D) eat out only when you are not especially hungry.

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Moderate alcohol consumption for men is defined as consuming


A) no alcohol at all.
B) no more than one drink per week.
C) no more than one drink per day.
D) no more than two drinks per day.

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The FDA regulates nutrition labels and the information found on them.

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The label on a container of cottage cheese describes it as "fat free." What is the FDA-approved requirement for this to be TRUE?


A) 1 g or less of saturated fat per serving
B) at least 25 percent less fat per serving than regular cottage cheese
C) 3 g of fat per serving
D) less than 0.5 g of fat per serving

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Which of the following is a key recommendation of the USDA Food Patterns?


A) Make all your grains whole grains.
B) Eat 5 to 9 servings of vegetables a day.
C) Drink milk.
D) Go lean with protein.

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How does MyPlate accommodate ethnic variations?


A) It includes a guide to eating out healthfully in Chinese, Indian, Italian, and Mexican restaurants.
B) It is based on the DASH diet.
C) It recommends food groups, not specific food choices.
D) It accounts for individual variances in gender and age.

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Provided on the Nutrition Facts panel,the percent daily values (%DVs)section tells the consumer how much one serving of the food or beverage contributes to the recommended overall daily intake of nutrients.

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Fast-food restaurants do not provide food choices that are consistent with the USDA Food Patterns recommendations.

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The psychological desire to eat stimulated by the sight,smell,or thought of food is


A) olfaction.
B) hunger.
C) appetite.
D) satiety.

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Which of the following is an ounce-equivalent serving of grains from the USDA Food Patterns?


A) 1 cup of cooked brown rice
B) 2 slices of bread
C) 1 cup of soymilk
D) two small pancakes

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Ordering steamed vegetables or a baked potato with no toppings is a healthful choice when eating out.

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The FDA's revised Nutrition Facts panel identifies Calories per serving in larger type than the old Nutrition Facts panel.

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