NTR 222 Exam 1: Questions & Answers: Latest A+
Guide Solutions
How many calories are in 1 serving of 2g of fat, 24g of carbs, 2g of protein? -
ANSWER122
When reading the nutrition facts label, 5% of the daily value (DV) or less of a vitamin
or mineral per serving is considered: - ANSWERlow
What is equivalent to one serving of fruit? - ANSWER1 cup of fresh, frozen, or
canned fruit
1/2 cup dried fruit
1 cup of 100% fruit juice
What is equivalent to one serving of dairy? - ANSWER1 cup fortified soy milk, yogurt,
or milk
1.5 oz natural cheese
2 oz processed cheese
Rank the following from highest to lowest in nutrient density for protein:
3 ounces of lean ground beef (231 calories, 21g of protein)
3 ounces of roasted chicken breast (140 calories, 26g of protein)
3 ounces of tofu (80 calories, 9g of protein) - ANSWERRoasted chicken, tofu, lean
ground beef
Low in fat - ANSWER5% of the % daily value or less ; 3 grams or less of fat per serving
Good source of calcium - ANSWERat least 10% of the % daily value
high in fiber - ANSWERAt least 5 grams of fiber per serving
High in vitamin c - ANSWERat least 20% of the % daily value
How many calories are found in one gram of protein? - ANSWER4 calories
How many calories are in a food that has 12g of fat, 45g or carbohydrates, and 12g of
protein? - ANSWER336 calories
What is equivalent to one serving of grains? - ANSWER1 ounce of dry pasta or cereal
1 slice of bread
1/2 cup of cooked rice, pasta, or cereal
3 cups of popcorn
What nutrients are categorized at macronutrients? - ANSWERCarbohydrates, fats,
proteins
, T/F: Legumes are categorized into two food groups. - ANSWERTrue (vegetable and
protein)
Rank the following foods from highest to lowest in nutrient density for potassium:
1 medium baked potato (160 calories, 926mg of potassium
1 medium banana (105 calories, 422mg of potassium)
1 cup of orange juice (112 calories, 496mg of potassium) - ANSWERBaked potato,
orange juice, banana
How many calories are found in one gram of fat? - ANSWER9
What is equivalent to one serving of vegetables - ANSWER1 cup of cut-up raw or
cooked vegetables
1 cup of vegetable juice
1 cup of cooked legumes
2 cups is raw, leafy greens
What are energy nutrients? - ANSWERcarbohydrates, fats, proteins
What are non-energy nutrients? - ANSWERvitamins, minerals, water
When reading the nutrition facts label, 20% of the daily value or more of a vitamin or
mineral per serving is considered - ANSWERHigh
What are the vegetable subgroups from the USDA Food Patterns - ANSWERDark
green vegetables, legumes, red and orange vegetables, starchy vegetables
Adequate intakes - ANSWERSimilar to the RDAs. These recommended amounts are
used as guidelines for some nutrients that don't have enough scientific evidence to
set firm RDAs
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) - ANSWERThe recommended
ranges of intake for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. These ranges are the amounts
linked to reduce risk of chronic disease
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) - ANSWERRecommended nutrient intakes
that will meet the need of almost all healthy individuals in a specific age and gender
groups. These recommendations are for the individual to use.
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) - ANSWERRepresent the maximum nutrient intake
that probably won't pose healthy risks for most healthy people in a specific age and
gender group
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) - ANSWERThe average daily nutrient intake
amount estimated to meet the requirements of half the healthy people in a life stage
and gender group. This is used to assess groups of people, not individuals
Guide Solutions
How many calories are in 1 serving of 2g of fat, 24g of carbs, 2g of protein? -
ANSWER122
When reading the nutrition facts label, 5% of the daily value (DV) or less of a vitamin
or mineral per serving is considered: - ANSWERlow
What is equivalent to one serving of fruit? - ANSWER1 cup of fresh, frozen, or
canned fruit
1/2 cup dried fruit
1 cup of 100% fruit juice
What is equivalent to one serving of dairy? - ANSWER1 cup fortified soy milk, yogurt,
or milk
1.5 oz natural cheese
2 oz processed cheese
Rank the following from highest to lowest in nutrient density for protein:
3 ounces of lean ground beef (231 calories, 21g of protein)
3 ounces of roasted chicken breast (140 calories, 26g of protein)
3 ounces of tofu (80 calories, 9g of protein) - ANSWERRoasted chicken, tofu, lean
ground beef
Low in fat - ANSWER5% of the % daily value or less ; 3 grams or less of fat per serving
Good source of calcium - ANSWERat least 10% of the % daily value
high in fiber - ANSWERAt least 5 grams of fiber per serving
High in vitamin c - ANSWERat least 20% of the % daily value
How many calories are found in one gram of protein? - ANSWER4 calories
How many calories are in a food that has 12g of fat, 45g or carbohydrates, and 12g of
protein? - ANSWER336 calories
What is equivalent to one serving of grains? - ANSWER1 ounce of dry pasta or cereal
1 slice of bread
1/2 cup of cooked rice, pasta, or cereal
3 cups of popcorn
What nutrients are categorized at macronutrients? - ANSWERCarbohydrates, fats,
proteins
, T/F: Legumes are categorized into two food groups. - ANSWERTrue (vegetable and
protein)
Rank the following foods from highest to lowest in nutrient density for potassium:
1 medium baked potato (160 calories, 926mg of potassium
1 medium banana (105 calories, 422mg of potassium)
1 cup of orange juice (112 calories, 496mg of potassium) - ANSWERBaked potato,
orange juice, banana
How many calories are found in one gram of fat? - ANSWER9
What is equivalent to one serving of vegetables - ANSWER1 cup of cut-up raw or
cooked vegetables
1 cup of vegetable juice
1 cup of cooked legumes
2 cups is raw, leafy greens
What are energy nutrients? - ANSWERcarbohydrates, fats, proteins
What are non-energy nutrients? - ANSWERvitamins, minerals, water
When reading the nutrition facts label, 20% of the daily value or more of a vitamin or
mineral per serving is considered - ANSWERHigh
What are the vegetable subgroups from the USDA Food Patterns - ANSWERDark
green vegetables, legumes, red and orange vegetables, starchy vegetables
Adequate intakes - ANSWERSimilar to the RDAs. These recommended amounts are
used as guidelines for some nutrients that don't have enough scientific evidence to
set firm RDAs
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) - ANSWERThe recommended
ranges of intake for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. These ranges are the amounts
linked to reduce risk of chronic disease
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) - ANSWERRecommended nutrient intakes
that will meet the need of almost all healthy individuals in a specific age and gender
groups. These recommendations are for the individual to use.
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) - ANSWERRepresent the maximum nutrient intake
that probably won't pose healthy risks for most healthy people in a specific age and
gender group
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) - ANSWERThe average daily nutrient intake
amount estimated to meet the requirements of half the healthy people in a life stage
and gender group. This is used to assess groups of people, not individuals
