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23

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
25

Which of the following is NOT a step one can take to prevent food borne illnesses?

A
cooking foods to an appropriate temperature
B
refrigerating food within two hours of preparation
C
cutting all meats with the same knife
D
keeping ready-to-eat food separate from raw food
26

Acne is caused by __________.

A
a strict diet
B
eating at night
C
hormones
D
dry skin
27

Processed, low-fat foods are typically low in calories.

A
T
B
F
29

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.
31

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
32

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
33

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.
38

Fish, poultry, lean meats, and nuts should be consumed for which of the following nutrients?

A
calcium
B
carbohydrates
C
protein
D
vitamin D
40

Grains, seeds, nuts and root vegetables are examples of _________ carbohydrates and they take a __________ amount of time to break down, allowing one to feel full longer.

A
simple...longer
B
complex...shorter
C
simple...shorter
D
complex...longer

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