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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 nutritional class absorbs vitamins and sustains the immune system?

A
fats
B
water
C
proteins
D
carbohydrates
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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 is a strategy for eating healthier?

A
eat raw nuts as snacks
B
reduce the amount of vegetables in meals
C
eat white rice instead of brown rice
D
fry vegetables and proteins for meals
5

Which nutritional class builds and maintains cells and tissues?

A
fats
B
water
C
proteins
D
carbohydrates
6

Which nutrient do adult women increase to prevent bone-density loss?

A
iron
B
water
C
salt
D
calcium
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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 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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The images show representations of various food groups.Which combination of food group images supplies a good source of protein to the body?

Question illustration
A
1, 2, 3, 4
B
1, 3, 4, 5
C
2, 3, 4, 1
D
2, 4, 5, 1
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Which of these nutrients helps the body absorb vitamins and sustain the immune system?

A
proteins
B
carbohydrates
C
fats
D
minerals

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