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Which statement best explains how chronic diseases are linked to poor eating choices?

A
Adolescent children adopt unhealthy eating practices and a sedentary lifestyle.
B
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.
D
Each healthy eating decision increases the risk of developing chronic disease later in life.
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Which of these sources provides reliable information on nutrition?

A
family and friends
B
medical associations
C
magazine ads
D
social media posts
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Which action for healthier eating should be placed in the missing box?

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A
Draft a list of three healthy goals to achieve in three months.
B
Write a list of favorite foods to eat on unhealthy eating days.
C
Create a meal plan that does not meet minimum nutritional values.
D
Construct a schedule that reduces running days from three to two.
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Which situation is a barrier to eating healthy?

A
carving out time to eat three meals a day
B
eating meals at the dinner table each night
C
purchasing food at a store that does not sell fruits
D
surrounding oneself with people who lead active lifestyles
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What could happen to a person’s body as a result of unhealthy eating and a sedentary lifestyle?

A
The digestive system would safely regulate blood sugar levels.
B
A balance of energy would occur due to equal caloric input and output.
C
A buildup of cholesterol plaque would begin in the bloodstream.
D
Cells would be able to perform normal cell function and maintenance.
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How do people benefit from a healthy nutritional diet?

A
They contend with an energy imbalance.
B
They must allot more money toward healthcare costs.
C
They face the reality of having a shorter life span.
D
They experience a lower risk of developing heart disease.
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Which action is an example of someone taking action to accept personal responsibility for eating right?

A
continuing to eat while watching television
B
consuming high-fat foods every day
C
writing down foods consumed at each meal in a day
D
going to the store on an empty stomach
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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.
B
Healthy eating habits should be encouraged and implemented early in life.
C
Obesity is much higher in teenage girls than in teenage boys.
D
Teenagers have a minimal risk of developing obesity as they reach adulthood.
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Which is a long-term benefit of healthy eating?

A
There is a decreased chance of developing osteoporosis.
B
Bones are weaker as a result of the rich minerals found in the diet.
C
There is an increase in cholesterol plaque buildup within the blood vessels.
D
Blood sugar levels increase so that the pancreas functions properly.
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Which statement best describes a reason for developing unhealthy eating habits?

A
All family members exercise three days a week.
B
The costs associated with purchasing fruit are low.
C
The nearest grocery store is more than 50 miles away.
D
Low-cost healthcare is located close to home.

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