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D440 NUTRITION SCIENCE CHAPTER 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WESTERN GOVERNORS’ UNIVERSITY
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D440 NUTRITION SCIENCE CHAPTER 1 EXAM QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS WESTERN GOVERNORS’ UNIVERSITY
Which component of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans was
an important step in effectively developing guidelines for individual use?
The Advisory Committee conducted trials in the community to gather the
best available data for research.
The information gathered during the development stage was translated
so that it could be used by the public and educators.
The Advisory Committee and a team of government scientists
incorporated individual comments for the development of guidelines.
The scientists who reviewed the reports from the advisory Committee
tested the findings first with the public before developing the guidelines.
Verified Answer -The information gathered during the development stage
was translated so that it could be used by the public and educators.
Which instructions should the health care provider include when teaching
an individual about following the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for
Americans?
Select all that apply.
"The majority of your food should be green vegetables."
"Limit the number of foods high in sodium in your diet."
"Be sure to choose foods from all of the food groups."
"Bacon is high in saturated fat and should be consumed only on
occasion."
"Solid foods are the most nutrient dense, so limit the number of
beverages in your daily intake."
Verified Answer -"Limit the amount of foods high in sodium in your
diet."
"Be sure to choose foods from all of the food groups."
, "Bacon is high in saturated fat and should be consumed only on
occasion."
Which is an expected outcome of adhering to the five key dietary
guidelines?
Reduction in body weight
Increase in protein intake
Reduced risk of chronic disease
Increase consumption of calorie-dense foods
Verified Answer -Reduced risk of chronic disease
Which statement accurately describes the initial development of the
recommended dietary allowances (RDAs)?
They were developed in World War I as a means to feed the soldiers.
In 1941, RDAs were developed in response to a food shortage crisis.
They were developed in World War II to assist with planning and
obtaining food for the national defense.
They were developed in 1941 to reduce the number of nutrient deficiency
disorders in infants.
Verified Answer -They were developed in World War II to assist with
planning and obtaining food for the national defense.
Which statement correctly describes how the recommended dietary
allowances (RDAs) have evolved from their inception?
RDAs now set the standards for nutrition for the population and
determine the food groups that consumers should be including in their
daily diet.
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