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Which statement describes a nutritionally balanced diet?

A
It consists mostly of protein.
B
It provides equal amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
C
It includes enough, and not too much, of all essential nutrients.
D
It consists of three small meals, each totaling about the same number of calories.
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Which of these describes an aspect of optimum nutrition?

A
occurs when the body receives too many nutrients
B
assists with normal development
C
is caused by vitamin or mineral poisoning
D
can lead to obesity
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Which food type should make up more than 10 percent of a person’s daily calorie intake?

A
sugars
B
trans fats
C
saturated fats
D
proteins
4

Which action would be considered the most healthy change to one’s eating habits?

A
skipping breakfast
B
drinking more soda
C
snacking on dried fruit
D
limiting processed foods
5

Which effect is associated with overnutrition?

A
decreased risk of obesity
B
decreased risk of mineral poisoning
C
increased cognitive function
D
increased risk of vitamin poisoning
6

Which of these nutrients helps the body absorb vitamins and sustain the immune system?

A
proteins
B
carbohydrates
C
fats
D
minerals
7

Which nutrient do adult women increase to prevent bone-density loss?

A
iron
B
water
C
salt
D
calcium
8

Which health issue is associated with malnutrition caused by lack of nutrients?

A
normal development
B
physical and mental problems
C
heightened risk for diabetes
D
moderation of the stress hormone cortisol
9

Which nutritional class builds and maintains cells and tissues?

A
fats
B
water
C
proteins
D
carbohydrates
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Which person should most likely decrease calorie intake?

A
someone who has broken a leg
B
someone who has begun jogging
C
someone who is pregnant with twins
D
someone who has decided to walk to work

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