Submitted by Kemp, Dwayne (kempd194746) on 8/22/2013 9:50:49 PM

Points Awarded 45.00 Points Missed 5.00 Percentage 90.0%

Correct 1. Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition? A) Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, metabolize, and store food. B) Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating patterns. C) Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body. D) Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century. Points Earned: 5.0/5.0 Correct Answer(s): D

Correct 2. The four characteristics of a healthful diet are adequacy, balance, moderation, and what else? A) value B) color C) variety D) calories Points Earned: 5.0/5.0 Correct Answer(s): C

Correct 3. Which of the following is NOT required on all food labels? A) statement of identity B) ingredient list C) claims related to health or disease D) Nutrition Facts Panel Points Earned: 5.0/5.0 Correct Answer(s): C

Correct 4. Which statement best describes nutrient density? A) Consume a variety of foods from the five major food groups every day. B) Consume foods that have the most nutrients for their Calories. C) Plan your entire day's diet so that you juggle nutrient sources. D) Choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the same old thing. Points Earned: 5.0/5.0 Correct Answer(s): B

Correct 5. MyPlate was designed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a(n) A) guide for restaurants to standardize portion sizes.

B) temporary alternative to MyPyramid. C) specific guide of Calorie intake for sedentary people. D) interactive, visual guide to healthy eating. Points Earned: 5.0/5.0 Correct Answer(s): D

Correct 6. For a food package to be labeled "low in sodium," the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that each serving of the product contain A) less than 50 mg of sodium. B) no sodium. C) 140 mg or less of sodium. D) only trace amounts of sodium. Points Earned: 5.0/5.0 Correct Answer(s): C

Incorrect 7. Because water doesn't provide any Calories to the body, scientists do not consider it a nutrient. A) True B) False Points Earned: 0.0/5.0 Correct Answer(s): False

Correct 8. Because they are needed in relatively large quantities, vitamins and minerals are considered meganutrients. A) True B) False Points Earned: 5.0/5.0 Correct Answer(s): False

Correct 9. In most states, the term nutritionist has no definition or laws regulating it. A) True B) False Points Earned: 5.0/5.0 Correct Answer(s): True

Correct 10. Wellness is defined as a multidimensional, lifelong process that includes physical, emotional, and spiritual health. A) True B) False Points Earned: 5.0/5.0 Correct Answer(s): True