AnswersHealth - Mrs. Oswalt 2026Guidelines for Healthy Eating

1.1 Guidelines for Healthy Eating Answers

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Which person should most likely decrease calorie intake?

A
someone who has broken a leg
B
someone who has begun jogging
C
someone who is pregnant with twins
D
someone who has decided to walk to work
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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 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 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 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 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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Which nutrient serves as a major source of energy?

A
proteins
B
fats
C
carbohydrates
D
vitamins
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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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A
1, 2, 3, 4
B
1, 3, 4, 5
C
2, 3, 4, 1
D
2, 4, 5, 1
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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 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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