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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.

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

A
T
B
F
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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.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about snacks?

A
Snacks can be a problem if you choose unhealthy foods, such as chips.
B
Healthy snacks can be beneficial and can help a person maintain a good weight.
C
All snacks should be avoided because they can cause a person to gain weight.
D
Healthy snacks include fruit, yogurt, or granola bars.
5

Which governmental group is responsible for creating MyPlate?

A
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
B
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
C
United States Department of Education (USDE)
D
Dietary Regulatory Committee (DRG)
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If you exercise longer than an hour, you should eat a healthy snack right before your workout to help your body maintain blood glucose levels.

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

A
one bowlful
B
one handful
C
one rounded handful
D
one thumb's worth
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MyPlate was created to __________.

A
to encourage Americans to eat the same quantity of food across the different food groups
B
to be a visual tool for understanding a healthy diet
C
to help Americans measure the amount of fat in their bodies
D
to provide a reference for evaluating different types of cuisine
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During adolescence, the body should get foods that are higher in nutritional value and lower in fats and sugars.

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

A
carbohydrates
B
dietary sugars
C
vitamin A
D
fatty acids

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