Here are the correct responses for each question:
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True or False: It is important to choose simple carbohydrates for breakfast to get you started for your day.
- False (Choosing complex carbohydrates is generally recommended for sustained energy.)
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True or False: Each meal must include a food from each food group in MyPlate.
- False (While it's beneficial to include foods from different food groups throughout the day, it's not required for every single meal.)
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When choosing a snack it is important to select a food that contains a large amount of these essential nutrients in comparison to the caloric value of the food.
- Vitamins/nutrients (This option focuses on nutrient density.)
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Units measured by the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down are known as:
- Calories.
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It is often hard to practice self-control when eating in the company of others because people are greatly influenced by which of the following?
- Environment. (While peers and the appearance of food can also influence behavior, the general term "environment" encompasses various social factors and cues.)
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The average individual should consume how many calories on a daily basis?
- 2,000 (This is a common recommendation, though individual needs can vary widely.)
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When consuming fats, the healthiest choice is foods high in:
- Unsaturated fats.
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The essential nutrient that serves as the main building blocks for the body is:
- Protein.
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