Nutrition

Anaya has heart disease. What kind of diet does her doctor recommend?

A low-fat, low-cholesterol diet

What do nutrients do?

All of the above

What foods are usually high in calories and low in other nutrients?

Candy, soft drinks, baked goods, and jellies

Which food is part of the Milk group?

Cheese

What kind of proteins are found in animal sources, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and cheese?

Complete proteins

Which foods are part of the Meat and Beans group and the Vegetable group?

Dry beans

What is a therapeutic diet?

Modification of a normal diet for a health reason

People should eat a variety of which type of food?

Vegetables and fruits

What nutrient can the body live only a few days without?

Water

What source do oils come from?

Plants and fish

Ismael wants to eat well. Which is the healthiest fat that he can use to sauté chicken?

Canola oil

What is the body's main source of energy?

Carbohydrates

What kind of carbohydrates are found in whole-grain bread, cereal, rice, pasta, vegetables, dry beans, and nuts?

Complex carbohydrates

According to ChooseMyPlate.gov, half your plate should consist of what?

Fruits and Vegetables

What is any food that is made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, rye, etc.?

Grain

What does the body use to build, maintain, and repair cells?

Proteins

Which of these types of fat are liquid at room temperature? Saturated fat Trans fat Unsaturated fat All of the above

Unsaturated fat

Kaylie wants to increase her fiber intake. What should Kaylie eat?

Vegetables

What is a function of vitamins and minerals?

help the body function properly. They also build, maintain, and repair cells. NOT All of the above

From what nutrient should 20% to 35% or less of a person's diet come?

Fats