Unit 3: You Are What You Eat: Healthy Meal Planning
Question 23 • Nutrition and Wellness (IS)
Meera eats out most of the time because she hates to cook. Her friend encourages her to sign up for a cooking class, and after taking a few, Meera makes it a goal to eat out less and cook more meals at home. Based on scientific studies, which will be the outcome for Meera if she is able to change her habits over the course of six months?
Answer
A
Unless Meera cuts out sugar, her health will be the same in six months.
B
Meera’s health will be better in six months from cooking at home.
C
Meera’s health will decline after six months of cooking for herself.
D
There will be little to no change in Meera’s health either way.
Explanation
Studies generally associate cooking and eating more meals at home with healthier eating habits and better health. If Meera replaces some restaurant meals with home-cooked meals over six months, her health is likely to improve. Cutting out sugar entirely is not necessary for this expected benefit.
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