ACHIEVE A HEALTHY BALANCED DIET

It is important to apply healthy eating principles throughout your life, and not just as a short-term solution to a weight or health problem.

True

A healthy option for a snack when you are hungry could be a small bag of potato chips.

False

All foods that contain the same carbohydrates provide equal benefits in terms of promoting health and preventing disease.

False

All foods that provide proteins are high in saturated fat.

False

If you are overeating regularly but consider yourself to be very active, you won't gain weight.

False

It does not matter where you eat, as long as you make the right food choices. For example, eating in front of the television is relaxing and has no consequences.

False

Olive oil contributes desirable monounsaturated fat to the diet, and can therefore be consumed freely and as often as desired.

False

The only reason to follow a healthy balanced diet is to reduce body weight.

False

To meet your daily fluid requirements, you can drink 6 to 10 cups of juice.

False

In comparison to 50 to 100 years ago, the modern day diet is typically higher in saturated fats, refined carbohydrates, and sugary foods, and lower in fruits and vegetables.

True

It is important to eat a variety of healthy foods at regular mealtimes daily and avoid skipping meals.

True

When reading a nutrition label on a food product the first item on the ingredient list is the ingredient that is present in the biggest amount (measured by weight) in that product.

True