Nutritional Needs Answers

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3

Of which of the following nutrients do infants require extra servings?

A
carbohydrates
B
dietary sugars
C
vitamin A
D
fatty acids
4

Which of the following statements is NOT true about snacks?

A
Snacks can be a problem if you choose unhealthy foods, such as chips.
B
Healthy snacks can be beneficial and can help a person maintain a good weight.
C
All snacks should be avoided because they can cause a person to gain weight.
D
Healthy snacks include fruit, yogurt, or granola bars.
6

Which of the following foods is NOT a nutrient-dense food?

A
oatmeal
B
salsa
C
veggie pizza
D
frosted cereal
7

MyPlate was created to __________.

A
to encourage Americans to eat the same quantity of food across the different food groups
B
to be a visual tool for understanding a healthy diet
C
to help Americans measure the amount of fat in their bodies
D
to provide a reference for evaluating different types of cuisine
9

Nutritional needs can best be described as

A
staying the same
B
increasing
C
decreasing
D
changing
11

Yulia is twenty-four years old. She has been fit and lean her whole life and recently has begun to put on an unhealthy amount of weight. She goes to her doctor because she is not eating any differently than she has before, yet she is now heavier. What will Yulia’s doctor most likely tell her?

A
Adults need fewer calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat less.
B
Adults need more calories than kids and teens, so she needs to eat more.
C
Adults are heavier than kids and teens.
D
Adults need more exercise than kids and teens.
12

Which of the following is the BEST method to estimate a 1-oz. serving size of nuts?

A
one bowlful
B
one handful
C
one rounded handful
D
one thumb's worth
13

Which governmental group is responsible for creating MyPlate?

A
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
B
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
C
United States Department of Education (USDE)
D
Dietary Regulatory Committee (DRG)
14

According to MyPlate, you should eat approximately two and a half cups of vegetables per day. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
16

MyPlate recommends __________ of grains a day for girls and boys.

A
16 portions
B
6 cups
C
6 ounces
D
16 servings
17

What do experts agree is the best nutrition for a newborn baby?

A
formula
B
breast milk
C
cow’s milk
D
baby food
18

If you exercise longer than an hour, you should eat a healthy snack right before your workout to help your body maintain blood glucose levels.

A
T
B
F

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