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Of which of the following nutrients do infants require extra servings?

carbohydrates

dietary sugars

vitamin A

fatty acids

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It is permissible to substitute fruit for vegetables or vice versa to meet the recommended nutritional guidelines.

Sugar should be completely eliminated from a person's diet.

During adolescence, the body should get foods that are higher in nutritional value and lower in fats and sugars.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about snacks?

Snacks can be a problem if you choose unhealthy foods, such as chips.

Healthy snacks can be beneficial and can help a person maintain a good weight.

All snacks should be avoided because they can cause a person to gain weight.

Healthy snacks include fruit, yogurt, or granola bars.

Which governmental group is responsible for creating MyPlate?

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

United States Department of Education (USDE)

Dietary Regulatory Committee (DRG)

According to MyPlate, you should eat approximately two and a half cups of vegetables per day. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Nutritional needs can best be described as

staying the same

increasing

decreasing

changing

When estimating a serving size, it is good to know that 3 oz. of __________ is about the size of a deck of cards.

meat, poultry, or fish

cheese

nuts or candy

vegetables, pasta, or rice

Thomas is a marathon runner. He eats a well-balanced diet and drinks plenty of fluids, but he should take supplements to account for all the calories he loses while running.

Sugar should be completely eliminated from a person's diet.

Fish, poultry, lean meats, and nuts should be consumed for which of the following nutrients?

calcium

carbohydrates

protein

vitamin D

Which of the following is the BEST method to estimate a 1-oz. serving size of nuts?

one bowlful

one handful

one rounded handful

one thumb's worth

Oils and fats play an essential role in a healthy diet, and you should eat approximately 12 teaspoons a day.

MyPlate was created to __________.

to encourage Americans to eat the same quantity of food across the different food groups

to be a visual tool for understanding a healthy diet

to help Americans measure the amount of fat in their bodies

to provide a reference for evaluating different types of cuisine

Which of the following is the BEST method to estimate a 1-oz. serving size of nuts?

one bowlful

one handful

one rounded handful

one thumb's worth

Yulia is twenty-four years old. She has been fit and lean her whole life and recently has begun to put on an unhealthy amount of weight. She goes to her doctor because she is not eating any differently than she has before, yet she is now heavier. What will Yulia’s doctor most likely tell her?

Adults need fewer calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat less.

Adults need more calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat more.

Adults are heavier than kids and teens.

Adults need more exercise than kids and teens.

MyPlate was created to __________.

to encourage Americans to eat the same quantity of food across the different food groups

to be a visual tool for understanding a healthy diet

to help Americans measure the amount of fat in their bodies

to provide a reference for evaluating different types of cuisine

What do experts agree is the best nutrition for a newborn baby?

formula

breast milk