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“The Dietary Fats Makeover
Guiding Consumers toward Healthful Dietary Fat Intakes”
CPE Questions
1. A new version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is published every: a. 3 years
b. 5 years c. 8 years d. 10 years
2. In 2005, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee was directed to focus on the science of the dietary guidelines recommendations rather than on policy
development or communications. a. True
b. False
3. Which of the following was an outcome of the low fat recommendations of the 1980 to 1995 Dietary Guidelines?
a. Manufacturers developed new low-fat food products. b. Calories from fat decreased but caloric intakes increased. c. Consumers believed that “low-fat” also meant “low-calorie”. d. All of the above.
4. The 2000 Dietary Guidelines recommended a diet moderate in saturated fat. a. True
b. False
5. The FDA required that which of the following be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel by 2006?
a. Monosaturated fatty acids b. Polyunsaturated fatty acids c. Trans fat
d. Amino acids
6. There is no recommendation for a limit on the percentage of calories from total fat in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
a. True
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7. Which of the following is a recommendation in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
a. Use oils to replace solid fats where possible.
b. Replace protein-rich foods that are higher in solid fats with choices that are lower in solid fats and calories and/or are sources of oils.
c. Increase the amount and variety of seafood consumed by choosing seafood in place of some red meat and poultry.
d. All of the above
8. MyPyramid is an educational tool designed to be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
a. True b. False
9. Which of the following has the strictest limit on saturated fat consumption? a. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
b. The American Heart Association
c. The Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes d. FAO / WHO recommendations
10. IFIC Foundation’s Food and Health Survey indicates that the food label is the top source of nutrition information utilized by consumers.
a. True b. False
11. All of the following are true about the DASH diet except:
a. It is rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, protein and fiber. b. It is low in total fat and saturated fat.
c. Consumption of lean red meat, sweets, added sugars, and sugar-containing beverages is restricted.
d. It lowers blood pressure in individuals with hypertension but does not affect individuals with normal blood pressure.
12. About half of consumers in IFIC’s 2010 Food and Health Survey had never heard of MyPyramid.
a. True b. False
13. Which statement about a focus group is incorrect?
a. A focus group is a method for conducting qualitative research. b. A focus group targets discussion on specific topics and concepts. c. A focus group is typically comprised of 12 people.
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14. Consumers think about dietary fats in terms of foods that contain them. a. True
b. False
15. In IFIC’s 2010 survey, consumers were concerned about: a. only the amount of fat they consume.
b. only the type of fat they consume.
c. both amounts and types of fat they consume. d. the impact of reducing fat on the taste of food.
16. The majority of consumers surveyed understood the role of specific fats and fatty acids in the diet.
a. True b. False
17. Consumers viewed which of the following oils as the healthiest? a. Canola oil
b. Corn oil c. Sunflower oil d. Olive oil
18. Consumers do not understand the terms “monounsaturated” and “polyunsaturated”. a. True
b. False
19. In focus groups, consumers have stated that they want nutrition messages that are all except which of the following:
a. Positive b. Manageable c. Impactful d. Simple
20. “Order once, enjoy twice” is an example of the communication principle, “Make Tips Specific and Manageable”.
a. True b. False
21. Consumer messages from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans must be: a. tailored to their likes and dislikes.
b. compatible with their lifestyle. c. consistent with their culture. d. all of the above.
