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Which statement describes a way to treat diabetes through nutritional choices?

A
Choose a diet that is high in red meats.
B
Consume foods that have added sugar.
C
Incorporate a large amount of refined carbohydrates into the diet.
D
Consume fewer sugars.
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How would eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains instead of processed high-fat foods most likely affect a person’s health?

A
The person’s blood pressure levels would increase.
B
The person would decrease the chances of having a stroke.
C
The person would reduce the risk of developing skin cancer.
D
The person’s risk of developing heart disease would slowly increase.
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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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Which change could people make to their diet to reduce adverse health effects?

A
Choose an all-natural sugar for cooking.
B
Use oils that are high in saturated fat.
C
Consume a diverse range of refined grains.
D
Purchase a wide variety of prepackaged foods.
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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 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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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 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 statement describes a benefit of using a personal food log?

A
It creates a personal inventory of current eating habits.
B
It evaluates the nutrients that are consumed by friends and family.
C
It guarantees that caloric intake is reduced to a healthy level.
D
It categorizes a list of chronic diseases to which a person is most susceptible.
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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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