Nutritional Needs

12 September 2022
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According to MyPlate, you should eat approximately two cups of vegetables per day. TRUE OR FALSE
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TRUE
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When estimating a serving size, it is good to know that 3 oz. of __________ is about the size of a deck of cards. A.meat, poultry, or fish B.cheese C.nuts or candy D.vegetables, pasta, or rice
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A. meat, poultry, or fish
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During adolescence, the body should get foods that are higher in nutritional value and lower in fats and sugars. TRUE OR FALSE
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TRUE
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MyPlate was created to __________. A.to encourage Americans to eat the same quantity of food across the different food groups B.to be a visual tool for understanding a healthy diet C.to help Americans measure the amount of fat in their bodies D.to provide a reference for evaluating different types of cuisine
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B. to be a visual tool for understanding a healthy diet
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A BMI of 24 is considered __________. A.healthy B.underweight C.overweight D.obese
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A. healthy
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Of which of the following nutrients do infants require extra servings? A.carbohydrates B.dietary sugars C.vitamin A D.fatty acids
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D. fatty acids
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Which governmental group is responsible for creating MyPlate? A.United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) B.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C.United States Department of Education (USDE) D.Dietary Regulatory Committee (DRG)
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A. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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Nutritional needs can best be described as __________ through life.
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Changing
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Which of the following foods is NOT a nutrient-dense food? A.oatmeal B.salsa C.veggie pizza D.frosted cereal
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D. frosted cereal
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MyPlate recommends __________ of grains a day for girls and boys. A.16 portions B.6 cups C.6 ounces D.16 servings
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C. 6 ounces