Why is it important to recognize hunger versus appetite?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

If you eat too many calories you will lose too much weight.
If you eat too many calories you will lose too much weight.

You should only eat as many calories as your body needs.
You should only eat as many calories as your body needs.

Hunger makes you eat based on emotions not nutrition.
Hunger makes you eat based on emotions not nutrition.

Your appetite tells you when your body needs nutrients.
Your appetite tells you when your body needs nutrients.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

You should only eat as many calories as your body needs.

Recognizing the difference between hunger (the physiological need for food) and appetite (the psychological desire to eat) is important for making informed decisions about when and what to eat, which can help maintain a healthy diet and weight.

Answer 2

Which of the following best describes the food groups in the MyPlate plan?
(1 point)
Responses

The plate gives suggestions for foods in each group based on sensitivities.
The plate gives suggestions for foods in each group based on sensitivities.

The plate is what food groups should be avoided at each meal.
The plate is what food groups should be avoided at each meal.

The plate is a visual of the amount of each food group that should be in your diet.
The plate is a visual of the amount of each food group that should be in your diet.

The plate shows the daily recommended calories from each food group.
The plate shows the daily recommended calories from each food group.

Answer 3

The correct response is:

The plate is a visual of the amount of each food group that should be in your diet.

MyPlate provides a visual representation of the recommended proportions of different food groups to help individuals create a balanced diet.

Answer 4

Question
Which of the following foods is usually highest in protein?
(1 point)
Responses

apple
apple

chicken
chicken

bread
bread

candy bar
candy bar

Answer 5

The correct response is:

chicken

Chicken is typically the highest in protein among the options provided.