What does MyPlate recommend to eat less of?
Select one:
a. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
b. Genetically modified organism (GMO)
c. Carbohydrates, gluten, and cholesterol
d. Saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars
d. Saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars
The average dose of fructose used during controlled trials was greater than the intake of what percentile
of Americans?
Select one:
a. 0.95
b. 0.3
c. 0.5
d. 0.75
a. 0.95
Wheat allergy is best described as which of the following?
Select one:
a. Autoimmune condition
b. Allergic reaction
c. Food sensitivity
d. Gluten intolerance
b. Allergic reaction
Compared to other carbohydrates, calorie-equated exchange for fructose affects which of the following?
Select one:
a. Body weight
b. Fatty liver
c. Blood lipids
d. Glycemic control
d. Glycemic control
The increase in what nutrient is of little real-world significance when comparing grass-fed to
conventional milk?
Select one:
a. Rumenic acid
b. Oleic acid
c. Conjugated linoleic acid
d. Stearic acid
c. Conjugated linoleic acid
Which item refers to the amount of calories provided from a food, in relation to how much energy and
time it took to get it?
Select one:
a. Optimal Foraging Theory
b. Metabolic adaptation
c. Energy balance
d. Energy density
a. Optimal Foraging Theory
What two components are fundamental variables of energy balance?
Select one:
a. Calories consumed and exercise
b. Calories expended and resting metabolic rate
c. Calories consumed and energy intake
d. Calories consumed and calories expended
d. Calories consumed and calories expended
A client is looking to change nutritional habits and start a diet consisting of high protein and plenty of
fruits and vegetables. Which item represents the best way to initially go about this?
Select one:
a. Provide the client with a general guide to high protein/low energy-density diets.
b. Establish a specific plan for the diet and how to follow through with it.
c. Educate the client on the benefits of high protein and high fruit and vegetable intakes.
d. Rely on the person's initial high motivation to help start the diet.
b. Establish a specific plan for the diet and how to follow through with it.
A client tells their Nutrition Coach that coworkers bring donuts to work every morning. Which
psychological barrier to adherence does this represent?
Select one:
a. Situational barrier
b. Confusion
c. Perception of choice
d. Stress-related eating
a. Situational barrier
Which item represents a reason for poor long-term weight maintenance statistics?
Select one:
a. Lack of willpower
b. Impaired satiety signals
c. Lack of discipline
d. Increased availability of high-carbohydrate foods
b. Impaired satiety signals
