CPFS Nutrition Fundamentals 3

Question 1

What daily sodium intake does the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend for most adults?

Accepted Answer

Less than 2,300 mg

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Steaming or microwaving

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

45–65%

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Answer

Iron is a component of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells; deficiency causes anemia.

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