Correct Nutritional Needs Exam Questions and Answers

Correct Nutritional Needs Exam
Questions and Answers
According to MyPlate, you should eat approximately two cups of vegetables per day.
TRUE OR FALSE - ANSWERS-TRUE

When estimating a serving size, it is good to know that 3 oz. of __________ is about the
size of a deck of cards.

A.meat, poultry, or fish
B.cheese
C.nuts or candy
D.vegetables, pasta, or rice - ANSWERS-A. meat, poultry, or fish

During adolescence, the body should get foods that are higher in nutritional value and
lower in fats and sugars.
TRUE OR FALSE - ANSWERS-TRUE

MyPlate was created to __________.
A.to encourage Americans to eat the same quantity of food across the different food
groups
B.to be a visual tool for understanding a healthy diet
C.to help Americans measure the amount of fat in their bodies
D.to provide a reference for evaluating different types of cuisine - ANSWERS-B. to be a
visual tool for understanding a healthy diet

A BMI of 24 is considered __________.
A.healthy
B.underweight
C.overweight
D.obese - ANSWERS-A. healthy

Of which of the following nutrients do infants require extra servings?
A.carbohydrates
B.dietary sugars
C.vitamin A
D.fatty acids - ANSWERS-D. fatty acids

Which governmental group is responsible for creating MyPlate?

A.United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
B.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
C.United States Department of Education (USDE)
D.Dietary Regulatory Committee (DRG) - ANSWERS-A. United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA)