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e
enjoying a slice of cake once a month
c
consuming foods with added sugars daily
m
making a poor eating choice during a special occasion
e
eating a high-calorie food one time during the year
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Which of these sources provides reliable information on nutrition?

f
family and friends
m
medical associations
m
magazine ads
s
social media posts
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A
All family members exercise three days a week.
T
The costs associated with purchasing fruit are low.
T
The nearest grocery store is more than 50 miles away.
L
Low-cost healthcare is located close to home.
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Which statement describes a way to treat diabetes through nutritional choices?

C
Choose a diet that is high in red meats.
C
Consume foods that have added sugar.
I
Incorporate a large amount of refined carbohydrates into the diet.
C
Consume fewer sugars.
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The graph indicates the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents in the United States from 2009 to 2010.

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A
A large difference in obesity diagnoses exists within the male group.
H
Healthy eating habits should be encouraged and implemented early in life.
O
Obesity is much higher in teenage girls than in teenage boys.
T
Teenagers have a minimal risk of developing obesity as they reach adulthood.
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What could happen to a person’s body as a result of unhealthy eating and a sedentary lifestyle?

T
The digestive system would safely regulate blood sugar levels.
A
A balance of energy would occur due to equal caloric input and output.
A
A buildup of cholesterol plaque would begin in the bloodstream.
C
Cells would be able to perform normal cell function and maintenance.
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Which change could people make to their diet to reduce adverse health effects?

C
Choose an all-natural sugar for cooking.
U
Use oils that are high in saturated fat.
C
Consume a diverse range of refined grains.
P
Purchase a wide variety of prepackaged foods.
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Adolescent children adopt unhealthy eating practices and a sedentary lifestyle.
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Chronic diseases are prevalent among people of all ages, especially those over the age of 60.
C
Chronic diseases occur during adulthood, when the prevalence of obesity is lowest.
E
Each healthy eating decision increases the risk of developing chronic disease later in life.
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Which action is an example of someone taking action to accept personal responsibility for eating right?

c
continuing to eat while watching television
c
consuming high-fat foods every day
w
writing down foods consumed at each meal in a day
g
going to the store on an empty stomach
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T
The person’s blood pressure levels would increase.
T
The person would decrease the chances of having a stroke.
T
The person would reduce the risk of developing skin cancer.
T
The person’s risk of developing heart disease would slowly increase.

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