CPFS Nutrition Fundamentals 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What daily sodium intake does the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend for most adults?
- Less than 1,000 mg
- Less than 2,300 mg (Correct answer)
- Less than 3,500 mg
- Less than 5,000 mg
Correct answer: Less than 2,300 mg
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day for most adults.
Question 2: Which micronutrient deficiency is associated with night blindness?
- Iron
- Zinc
- Vitamin A (Correct answer)
- Vitamin B12
Correct answer: Vitamin A
Vitamin A is essential for the production of rhodopsin, a pigment in the eye needed for vision in low-light conditions.
Question 3: In a foodservice setting, which preparation method best preserves water-soluble vitamins in vegetables?
- Boiling in large amounts of water
- Steaming or microwaving (Correct answer)
- Deep frying
- Soaking overnight
Correct answer: Steaming or microwaving
Steaming and microwaving minimize contact with water and heat exposure, preserving water-soluble vitamins like C and B vitamins.
Question 4: What is the recommended percentage of total daily calories that should come from carbohydrates, according to the Dietary Reference Intakes?
- 10–20%
- 20–35%
- 45–65% (Correct answer)
- 70–80%
Correct answer: 45–65%
The Dietary Reference Intakes recommend that 45–65% of total daily calories come from carbohydrates.
Question 5: Which mineral is critical for oxygen transport in the blood and is commonly deficient in young women?
- Calcium
- Iron (Correct answer)
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
Correct answer: Iron
Iron is a component of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells; deficiency causes anemia.
Question 6: A patron with celiac disease asks which grain-based option is safe to consume. Which should you recommend?
- Wheat pasta
- Barley soup
- Rye bread
- Certified gluten-free oats (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Certified gluten-free oats
Certified gluten-free oats are processed to avoid cross-contamination with wheat, barley, and rye, making them safe for most people with celiac disease.
Question 7: Which type of carbohydrate is considered 'simple' due to its rapid digestion and absorption?
- Whole grain starch
- Dietary fiber
- Table sugar (sucrose) (Correct answer)
- Resistant starch
Correct answer: Table sugar (sucrose)
Sucrose (table sugar) is a simple carbohydrate made of glucose and fructose, which are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream.
CPFS Nutrition Fundamentals 3
What daily sodium intake does the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend for most adults?