Nutrition for Healthcare
Professionals-Final
What type of nutrient is needed by the body and must be supplied by foods? - correct
answer-essential nutrient
Which nutrient is an example of a macronutrient? - correct answer-proteins
Which nutrient is classified as a micronutrient? - correct answer-minerals
The most energy-dense food sources are - correct answer-fats-9 g
Who would be the most appropriate person to consult for nutrition information? - correct
answer-registered dietitian
A weight reduction regimen calls for daily intake of 1400 kcalories, which includes 30 g of fat.
Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat? - correct
answer-19.3
The dietary guidelines for Americans are designed to reduce the risk of which disease? -
correct answer-All answers are correct
A circular muscle that can open and close and acts to regulate the flow of materials in one
direction is referred to as - correct answer-a sphincter
Which food supplies only discretionary kcalories? - correct answer-grape jelly
Mandatory food components listed on the Nutrition Facts label include - correct
answer-sugars, dietary fiber and calcium
Which food group is typically consumed in amounts greater than recommended by the
USDA? - correct answer-dairy
Major chronic diseases, such as heart disease, certain cancers, and cirrhosis of the liver
may be related to - correct answer-eating a poor diet
Food list systems were originally developed for people with - correct answer-diabetes
Reading food labels helps consumers - correct answer-all answers are correct
Labeling laws require that ingredients in food products be listed on the container in
descending order of their - correct answer-weight
Foods that provide a greater contribution to nutrient need than calorie need are said to be -
correct answer-nutrient dense
Professionals-Final
What type of nutrient is needed by the body and must be supplied by foods? - correct
answer-essential nutrient
Which nutrient is an example of a macronutrient? - correct answer-proteins
Which nutrient is classified as a micronutrient? - correct answer-minerals
The most energy-dense food sources are - correct answer-fats-9 g
Who would be the most appropriate person to consult for nutrition information? - correct
answer-registered dietitian
A weight reduction regimen calls for daily intake of 1400 kcalories, which includes 30 g of fat.
Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat? - correct
answer-19.3
The dietary guidelines for Americans are designed to reduce the risk of which disease? -
correct answer-All answers are correct
A circular muscle that can open and close and acts to regulate the flow of materials in one
direction is referred to as - correct answer-a sphincter
Which food supplies only discretionary kcalories? - correct answer-grape jelly
Mandatory food components listed on the Nutrition Facts label include - correct
answer-sugars, dietary fiber and calcium
Which food group is typically consumed in amounts greater than recommended by the
USDA? - correct answer-dairy
Major chronic diseases, such as heart disease, certain cancers, and cirrhosis of the liver
may be related to - correct answer-eating a poor diet
Food list systems were originally developed for people with - correct answer-diabetes
Reading food labels helps consumers - correct answer-all answers are correct
Labeling laws require that ingredients in food products be listed on the container in
descending order of their - correct answer-weight
Foods that provide a greater contribution to nutrient need than calorie need are said to be -
correct answer-nutrient dense
