Nutritional Needs

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

meat, poultry, or fish

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fatty acids

Question 4

MyPlate recommends __________ of grains a day for girls and boys.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

6 ounces

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 6

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?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

one handful

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 9

Which of the following statements is NOT true about snacks?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

MyPlate was created to __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to be a visual tool for understanding a healthy diet

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