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The images show representations of various food groups.Which combination of food group images supplies a good source of protein to the body?

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1, 2, 3, 4
B
1, 3, 4, 5
C
2, 3, 4, 1
D
2, 4, 5, 1
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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
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Which nutrient do adult women increase to prevent bone-density loss?

A
iron
B
water
C
salt
D
calcium
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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
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Which of these foods that might sound healthy may not in fact be healthy?

A
dark green vegetables
B
dried fruit snacks
C
roasted almonds
D
fried chicken with biscuits
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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 is a strategy for eating healthier?

A
eat raw nuts as snacks
B
reduce the amount of vegetables in meals
C
eat white rice instead of brown rice
D
fry vegetables and proteins for meals
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Which person should increase calorie intake due to a lifestyle choice?

A
an adult who is often sedentary
B
an athlete
C
a student getting ready for school exams
D
an older woman
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Which food is considered unhealthy?

A
low-fat yogurt
B
whole-grain rice
C
almonds
D
fruit snacks
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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
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Which nutritional class builds and maintains cells and tissues?

A
fats
B
water
C
proteins
D
carbohydrates
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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 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
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Adam joins the cross-country team and starts to run several miles every day.Which change would best fit his nutritional needs?

A
decreasing iron-rich foods
B
increasing calories and water
C
increasing dairy and soy products
D
decreasing protein and saturated fats
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Which of these would most likely lead to increased calorie intake?

A
The size of bagels increases.
B
The serving size on a nutritional label decreases.
C
The amount of water that people drink increases.
D
The amount of sugar in a recipe decreases.
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Which nutritional class absorbs vitamins and sustains the immune system?

A
fats
B
water
C
proteins
D
carbohydrates
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Which of these is most likely a consequence of unhealthy eating?

A
stable blood pressure
B
allergy to milk
C
skin cancer
D
type 2 diabetes

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