Which nutritional class builds and maintains cells and tissues?

proteins

Which person should most likely decrease calorie intake?

someone who has broken a leg

Which foods are considered unhealthy? Check all that apply.

trail mix
cookies
fruit snacks
energy drinks

Which of these describe why optimum nutrition is important? Check all that apply.

occurs when body receives too many nutrients
caused by vitamin or mineral poisoning
occurs when the body gets the proper amount of nutrients

Which effects are associated with overnutrition? Check all that apply.

Increased risk of obesity
increased pregnancy risks
increased risk of mineral poisoning

Which person should increase calorie intake due to a lifestyle choice?

an athlete

Which are strategies to eating healthier? Check all that apply.

prepare vegetables: steamed, roasted, or stir-fried
eat raw nuts as snacks
include vegetables in meals

Adam joins the cross-country team and starts to run several miles every day.

Which change would best fit his nutritional needs?

decreasing protein and saturated fats

Which food types should make up less than 10 percent of a person's daily calorie intake? Check all that apply.

sugars
trans fats
saturated fats

Which dietary changes are necessary for vegans? Check all that apply.

consuming more carbohydrates
consuming soy- or plant-based alternatives
consuming more calories

Which action would be considered the most healthy change to one's eating habits?

limiting processed foods

Which effects are associated with overnutrition? Check all that apply.

Increased risk of obesity......
increased risk of mineral poisoning......
increased pregnancy risks......
increased cognitive function
increased risk of vitamin poisoning......

Which of these nutrients helps the body absorb vitamins and sustain the immune system?

fats

Which nutritional class absorbs vitamins and sustains the immune system?

fats

Which of these has led to increased calorie intake from 20 years ago? Check all that apply.

The size of bagels has increased.
The size of meatballs has increased.
The amount of sugar in soda has increased.
The size of muffins has increased.

Which nutritional class builds and maintains cells and tissues?

proteins

Which are strategies to eating healthier? Check all that apply.

eat raw nuts as snacks
include vegetables in meals
prepare vegetables: steamed, roasted, or stir-fried
use herbs, spices, or other ingredients to enhance the flavor

Which factors affect the number of calories a person needs each day? Check all that apply.

age
sex.....
height.....
personality
physical activity.....

Which dietary changes are necessary for vegans? Check all that apply.

consuming more calories
consuming more legumes
consuming more carbohydrates
consuming soy- or plant-based alternatives
consuming more foods fortified with vitamins D and B12

Which food types should make up less than 10 percent of a person's daily calorie intake? Check all that apply.

sugars....
proteins....
trans fats
saturated fats....
carbohydrates...

Which of these groups need more than two thousand calories a day? Check all that apply.

teen boys
pregnant women
athletes
breastfeeding mothers