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BIOD 121 Final Exam Newest 2025 with accurate and verified questions covering essential concepts in human nutrition, macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion, metabolism, and dietary guidelines.
Which of the ABCDE's of nutritional assessment has to do with measurements of body composition (weight, height, skin fold measurements, and body circumference)? - ANSWER- Anthropometric
True or false. If false, explain why it is false.The MyPlate message of balance has to do with the idea increasing the consumption for some groups and limiting the
consumption of others. - ANSWER-FALSE: The MyPlate
message of moderation has to do with the idea of increasing the consumption for some groups and limiting the consumption of others.
OR The MyPlate message of balance has to do with the concepts of calories and portion size.
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According to the MyPlate concept of Start Simple and Make Every Bite Count, give 2 examples of foods to increase and 2
examples of foods to reduce in the diet. - ANSWER-Increase:
- Fruits and vegetables (Make half your plate fruits and
- Whole grains (Half of consumed grains should be whole
- Fat-free or Low-fat (1%) milk instead of whole milk.
vegetables).
grains.)
Reduce:
- High sodium foods (choose the foods with comparatively
- Sugary drinks (drink water instead)
- Foods with added fats and sugar.
lower amounts of sodium)
According to MyPlate, _____ should make up 25% of the plate.
- ANSWER-grains
What is a biochemical assessment? - ANSWER-This is when measurements of nutrients in the blood, urine and feces are taken. 2 / 4
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You are grocery shopping and notice a box of breakfast bars that are calcium fortified. On the front of the box is the statement, " Calcium builds strong bones". Which type of claim would this advertising be? - ANSWER-Structure/function claim
preliminary health claim - ANSWER-These claims are also regulated by FDA, but a scientific link may not be established.Not many manufacturers have used this type of a claim. If it is used, a statement similar to "this evidence is not conclusive" must also appear on the label.
health claim - ANSWER-statement that describes relationship between a food or food ingredient and reduced risk of a nutrition-related condition
structure/function claim - ANSWER-a legal but largely unregulated claim permitted on labels of foods and dietary supplements, often mistaken by consumers for a regulated health claim
List at least 3 items that are typically presented on a food product. - ANSWER-Product name 3 / 4
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Name and address of the manufacturer Serving size Amount of product in the package Ingredient listed in descending order Nutrition facts
As a dietitian, a client comes to you because they have struggled to control their weight. Using the information you have learned in this module, (1) explain how you would assess the current status of this client (i.e. general health, weight, nutritional status, etc.), and then (2) what tools you would use to teach them better eating habits and recommendations. Be sure to include the name of tools and principles. - ANSWER-1. Assessment can be done using the ABCDE's of nutrition
- MyPlate; the principles of balance, moderation and variety
should be covered OR how to read a food label is appropriate as well OR the Dietary Guidelines
Which of the following is NOT a cognitive external force that
influences our eating:
comfort foods
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