According to the MyPlate system, bread, cereals, rice, and pasta should make up a little more than half of an individual's diet.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Question 2) Imagine that you were asked to provide advice to a young adolescent about how to engage in healthy eating. The adolescent doesn't know much about nutrition, but likes to browse the Internet.
What suggestions might you give for that young person for online learning and careful choices in the supermarket?
What will be an ideal response?
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Question 3) Explain the different types of vegetarians and the ways by which they meet their dietary needs regarding proteins.
What will be an ideal response?
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Question 4) Food labels are required by law to include the amount of cholesterol in each serving.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Question 5) Recommended daily allowances established by the Food and Nutrition Board are based on
A. individual needs and factor in sex, age, and body mass.
B. averages obtained from population studies.
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Question 6) MyPlate depicts fruits and vegetables occupying _______ of the plate.
A. one-tenth
B. one-fourth
C. one-half
D. nine-tenths
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Question 7) Negative nitrogen balance is commonly seen in individuals who
A. are pregnant or growing.
B. have lost blood or are malnourished.
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Question 8) Recommended daily allowances were established by the Food and Nutrition board as directed by the
A. largest food-producing companies.
B. National Academy of Sciences.
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Question 9) In 2011, the USDA created ________ to replace the food pyramid.
A. RDA
B. the Food and Nutrition Board
C. MyPlate
D. NutritionFacts
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Question 10) Vegetable oils and fish oils are dietary sources of triglycerides.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.