Guidelines for Healthy Eating Answers

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Which statement describes a nutritionally balanced diet?

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It consists mostly of protein.
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It provides equal amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
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It includes enough, and not too much, of all essential nutrients.
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It consists of three small meals, each totaling about the same number of calories.
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Which health issue is associated with malnutrition caused by lack of nutrients?

n
normal development
p
physical and mental problems
h
heightened risk for diabetes
m
moderation of the stress hormone cortisol
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Which food is considered unhealthy?

A
low-fat yogurt
B
whole-grain rice
C
almonds
D
fruit snacks
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Which person should increase calorie intake due to a lifestyle choice?

A
an adult who is often sedentary
B
an athlete
C
a student getting ready for school exams
D
an older woman
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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 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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most likely

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The size of bagels increases.
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The serving size on a nutritional label decreases.
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The amount of water that people drink increases.
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The amount of sugar in a recipe decreases.

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