Unit 2: Managing Your Food, Nutrition, and Health Answers

Tobias is a nutritionist who often notes the contrast between how cheap fast food is compared with the cost of meat and vegetables. He is asked to speak about the issues this causes. Which would MOST likely be the title of his talk?

Oliver makes a plan to be healthier, starting with exercising more often. He signs up for a karate class, thinking this will be a cool way to get active. After three weeks, Oliver finds himself dreading karate class. He would much rather stay home and play RPG with his friends. Since Oliver has already made the decision, what is the BEST path for him to take?

Considering the thought that goes into nutritional facts labels, when looking at one, which element or statistic should MOST stand out?

Saoirse is trying to decide whether she should change her diet and only eat raw fruits and vegetables. She has read that this is a healthier choice and since she must already be careful due to her Type 1 diabetes, Saoirse thinks this may be the best path for her. In order to get the BEST advice on this big change, what source should Saoirse consult?

Giovanni has always wanted to participate in an ironman competition. After not missing a single workout and sticking closely to his diet all summer, Giovanni knows that he can accomplish this more difficult goal. Which quality is this line of reasoning the BEST example of?

Artemis volunteers in her school as a peer counselor. Recently, the school has been the site of several fights, resulting in the administration’s cancelling of upcoming events like the school dance. The fights aren’t based on one specific topic but range from issues with lockers to altercations over love interests. To help her classmates, which would be the BEST name for Artemis’s peer counseling session?

After realizing that her BMI was a little higher than she’d like, Sofia has mapped out a plan to get healthier. She has planned a balanced menu and scheduled regular times for exercise. Sofia starts her new plan on Monday, October 1st. She records her weight on a notepad. When should Sofia weigh herself next to keep track of her progress?

Amaya wants to live a healthy lifestyle, but her family is not able to afford a gym membership. What is the BEST way for Amaya to get exercise without causing financial hardship on her family?

After trying and failing at many enterprises, Teressa found her calling in a farm to table restaurant empire. She wants to write a memoir that acknowledges several of the wrong decisions she made along the way to show that it doesn’t take perfection to succeed. Considering this, which would be the MOST likely title for Teressa’s memoir?

How might Zala get the BEST picture of her current health status?

Which is the BEST definition of junk food?

Myles grabs a bag of his favorite chips to snack on after basketball practice. He is pouring the last few crumbs into his mouth when his friend walks up, giving him a strange look. Myles says that it’s fine because these chips only have 137 calories. His friend points out that the nutrition facts label says there are 4 servings in the bag. Considering this, how many calories did Myles just consume?

Luca is trying to count how many calories he consumes on an average day. Today, he had eggs, bacon, and toast for breakfast, a granola bar as a snack, a sub sandwich for lunch, a bowl of cereal after school, enchiladas for dinner, and three Oreos with milk before bed. To get the average, which foods should Luca count?

A commercial comes on while Atticus is watching his favorite program. The commercial uses the slogan, “Pork, It’s the Other White Meat” and discusses the benefits of eating pork when compared to the fat found in steak or burgers. At the end of the commercial, Atticus hears, ‘Sponsored by the National Pork Board.’ Considering the funding of this commercial, what is the MOST reasonable conclusion that Atticus could reach?

Luna is a scientist who has been gathering data on the health of kindergarten students throughout the country. She notes that in the last two years, students have weighed in, on average, three lbs. heavier. Luna compiles a report to send to the FDA. Which statement BEST explains the interest the FDA might have in Luna’s study results?

To overcome a bad habit, it is best to limit your time with others who practice it as well.

Taking charge of your own health can include seeking out advice from your teachers, doctors, or parents.

Ximena has a large family that loves to get together for Sunday dinner. Recently, Ximena has made an effort to eat healthier and decided to cut out red meat from her diet. When she arrives at the next family dinner, she sees that her grandmother has prepared an expensive beef loin. Ximena doesn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, but she also wants to stick to her goals. Which would be the BEST course for Ximena to take in this situation?

Jace is writing a research paper on the health benefits of nuts like almonds and cashews. He must cite credible sources for his information, so he uses websites that end in .edu and .org. When Jace gets his paper back, there is a note from his instructor that he should be more alert to the validity of his sources. Which statement BEST explains the teacher’s feedback?

Because Felicity’s family has a history of heart disease, she is trying as a teenager to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Felicity is interested in specific information that identifies foods to stay away from if you’re prone to heart disease and foods that can help prevent it. Which source would give Felicity the BEST information to plan her new diet?