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Which nutrient serves as a major source of energy? proteins fats carbohydrates vitamins

carbohydrates

Alex is trying to make healthier eating choices. While at a restaurant, Alex has several protein options to choose from. Which protein choice is the healthiest option? fried chicken wings boiled hot dog grilled tuna sautéed sausage

grilled tuna

Van wants to limit the amount of fat she eats in one meal. Which of these items has about a quarter of the recommended daily value of fat per serving?

second label

Jace is a vegetarian, eating at a local restaurant. He chooses a grilled tofu salad that includes vegetables. What change can he request to make his meal healthier? He can ask for the tomatoes to be left out. He can ask for brown rice instead of white rice. He can ask for his tofu to be fried instead of grilled. He can ask for fewer sprouts, peas, and cucumbers.

He can ask for brown rice instead of white rice.

According to MyPlate guidelines, grains should make up _________ of your plate, fruits should make up __________ of your plate, protein should make up ______________ of your plate, and vegetables should make up _________________ of your plate.

about one-fourth less than one-fourth about one fourth more than one- fourth

Which person should increase calorie intake due to a lifestyle choice? an adult who is often sedentary an athlete a student getting ready for school exams an older woman

an athlete

Adam joins the cross-country team and starts to run several miles every day. Which change would best fit his nutritional needs? decreasing iron-rich foods increasing calories and water increasing dairy and soy products decreasing protein and saturated fats

increasing calories and water

Which of these is best derived through diet? dairy water grains iron

iron

Which action would be considered the most healthy change to one's eating habits? skipping breakfast drinking more soda snacking on dried fruit limiting processed foods

limiting processed foods

Marcus is at a buffet with his coworkers. Using MyPlate to guide his decisions, which foods should he add to the plate shown? Check all that apply. low-fat yogurt fried chicken pecan pie lean turkey breast whole-grain rice

low-fat yogurt lean turkey breast whole-grain rice

Which person should most likely decrease calorie intake? someone who has broken a leg someone who has begun jogging someone who is pregnant with twins someone who has decided to walk to work

someone who has broken a leg

Which of these groups need more than two thousand calories a day? Check all that apply. children teen boys pregnant women older men athletes breastfeeding mothers adult women

teen boys pregnant women athletes breastfeeding mothers

Use the chart to correctly complete the statements. Vitamin E needs for males ages 19-30 are __________ those for females of the same age. Only _________________ require more vitamin C than males of the same age. The greatest number of micrograms of folate is needed by ____________. Nursing women's vitamin E needs are ______________ those of non-nursing women of the same age.

the same as nursing mothers pregnant females greater than

Choose the best answers based on the nutrition label shown. A single serving consists of __________________. There are ________ servings in this container. One serving of this product includes _______ percent of your daily total fat. There are ________ grams of protein in each serving. One serving includes ________ grams of added sugars.

two-thirds of a cup eight 10 three ten

Mateo is preparing a soup and wants to use the canned tomatoes with the least amount of sodium. Which should he choose?

1st label

The image shows a meal of grilled chicken breast and fresh vegetables. What makes this meal unbalanced? Check all that apply. The protein serving is too large. Red meat is not represented. Grains are not represented. The vegetable serving should be larger. There is more fruit than necessary.

The protein serving is too large. Grains are not represented. The vegetable serving should be larger.

Which of these would most likely lead to increased calorie intake? The size of bagels increases. The serving size on a nutritional label decreases. The amount of water that people drink increases. The amount of sugar in a recipe decreases.

The size of bagels increases.

Kaya is allergic to dairy products. Which of these drinks is a smart alternative to milk to give her the calcium she needs? a fortified almond beverage carbonated soda 100 percent apple juice water

a fortified almond beverage

Which of these foods that might sound healthy may not in fact be healthy? dark green vegetables dried fruit snacks roasted almonds fried chicken with biscuits

dried fruit snacks

Which is a strategy for eating healthier? eat raw nuts as snacks reduce the amount of vegetables in meals eat white rice instead of brown rice fry vegetables and proteins for meals

eat raw nuts as snacks

Which of these foods are often marketed as healthy, but may not be as good for you as advertisers claim? Check all that apply. low-fat milk energy drinks trail mix granola bars raw almonds real-fruit gummies 100 percent fruit juice

energy drinks trail mix granola bars real-fruit gummies

Which of these nutrients helps the body absorb vitamins and sustain the immune system? proteins carbohydrates fats minerals

fats

The Romanos are having a family reunion. Rosa and Felix are trying to eat healthier, but know the reunion weekend will create challenges. What are some ways they can stay healthy during the weekend? Check all that apply. fill their plates with healthy vegetables snack on bread between meals drink water instead of soda limit sugary foods choose lean cuts of meat

fill their plates with healthy vegetables drink water instead of soda limit sugary foods choose lean cuts of meat

Your body needs nutrients to grow and function. What else do nutrients help your body do? manage the functions of the respiratory system help move oxygen to the cells help move fat to the cells decrease the need for water

help move oxygen to the cells

Over the years, Charles has steadily gained weight. His doctor informed him that he is now in the obese category. To encourage Charles to make healthier choices, his doctor explained to him the risks associated with obesity. What risks might Charles's doctor have discussed with him? Check all that apply. increased chance of heart disease increased healthcare costs increased life span decreased chance of stroke decreased quality of life decreased chance of certain cancers

increased chance of heart disease increased healthcare costs decreased quality of life

Josue and Caitlin just found out that they are going to have a baby. Josue loves cooking for Caitlin, but he knows that pregnant women have unique nutritional needs. Which nutrients should he make sure that Caitlin gets while their baby is developing? Check all that apply. iron-rich foods such as spinach, collard greens, dried fruits, and beans foods with folic acid, such as lentils, peas, nuts, and avocados multivitamins made especially for prenatal development an increased proportion of protein to help build muscle increased water intake to make sure she stays hydrated low-fat yogurt, turnip greens, or other calcium-rich foods to help bone growth

iron-rich foods such as spinach, collard greens, dried fruits, and beans foods with folic acid, such as lentils, peas, nuts, and avocados multivitamins made especially for prenatal development increased water intake to make sure she stays hydrated low-fat yogurt, turnip greens, or other calcium-rich foods to help bone growth