Nutrition for Health and Health Care

Nutrition for Health and Health Care
8th Edition New Edition 2025
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Which of the following food servings is equivalent to 1 ounce of grains?
a. 2 slices of bread
b. 2 cups of popped popcorn
c. ½ cup of cooked rice
d. 1 cup cooked oatmea

 c

According to the USDA Food Patterns: Food Groups and Subgroups, which of the following food items
is listed in both the vegetable and protein groups?
a. Dried fruit
b. Popcorn
c. Vegetable oil
d. Legumes

 d

Which of the following types of grain product retains its original content of nutrients and fiber?
a. Refined-grain product
b. Whole-grain product
c. Enriched-grain product
d. Fortified-grain produc

 b

The new food label replaced the Daily Values of vitamins A and C with which of the following?
a. Vitamins A and E
b. Vitamin D and iron
c. Vitamin D and potassium
d. Vitamin C and calcium

 c

A label of a food that provides 15 percent of the Daily Value of a given nutrient per serving can carry
which of the following claims about that nutrient?
a. Adequate source of
b. Excellent source of
c. Healthy source of
d. Good source of

 d

,A food that is labeled "fat-free" contains which of the following?
a. Less than 1 gram of fat per serving
b. Less than 0.5 gram of fat per serving (and no added fat)
c. 3 grams or less of fat per serving
d. 25 percent or less of fat than the comparison food

 b

How much fat can "low-fat" ice cream contain ?
a. 6 grams or less per serving
b. 4 grams per serving
c. 3 grams or less per serving
d. 8 grams per servin

 c

Which statement applies to the health status of vegetarians, on average?
a. They have a lower rate of cancer than non-vegetarians.
b. They have a slightly higher risk for heart disease than non-vegetarians.
c. They consume more fat to increase their diet's palatability, thereby increasing their risk for
hypertension.
d. They are more likely to develop diverticular disease owing to increased consumption of fiber.

 a

Which key nutrient is NOT found in legumes?
a. Calcium
b. Protein
c. Iron
d. Zinc

 a

Which vitamin is contained in vegetable oils?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin D
d. Vitamin E

 d

How many calories are discretionary and can be used for solid fats, added sugar, and possibly alcohol
by someone on a 2000 calorie diet?
a. 25-75 per day
b. 80-120 per day
c. 100-300 per day
d. 200-600 per day

 c

, Which is true about vegetairans diet
a. Fat-free
b. Less sodium
c. Supports immunity and digestive health
d. A diet low in total fat may reduce the risk of some cancers

 d



High-fat foods appear to be a universally common food preference.
True

False

 True

Of the energy-yielding nutrients, protein has the highest number of kcalories per gram.
True

False

 False, fat does at 9

A cohort research design involves collecting data from individuals once at a specific time and location.
True

False

 False

A primary deficiency occurs when the body is unable to use the nutrients consumed efficiently.
a. True

b. False

 False

Which choice is an example of an ultra-processed food?
a. Fruit gummies
b. Canned pear slices
c. Frozen blueberries
d. 100 percent pure orange juice

 a

Which advice might help someone used to eating poor-quality foods out of habit?
a. Order salad for dinner when out with friends.
b. Journal about your feelings.
c. Choose organic foods when possible.
d. Remove unhealthy foods from the house