Which of the following foods is high in protein?
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apple
apple
carrot
carrot
chicken
chicken
pasta
pasta
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chicken
Your doctor tells you that you and your twin sister have the same basal metabolic rate (BMR). You live independent lives and do your own thing, so how can that be? Which factor is likely the reason? (1 point) Responses your age your age your appetites your appetites your required Daily Values your required Daily Values your hunger
your age
The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to (1) provide information on making smart food choices, (2) balance food intake with physical activity, (3) get the most nutrition out of the Calories you consume, and (4) handle food safely. Which activity demonstrates the fourth purpose of the guidelines?
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ignoring a 30-day cabbage-only fad diet in order to lose weight
ignoring a 30-day cabbage-only fad diet in order to lose weight
calculating your BMI
calculating your BMI
comparing the contents of the chips and whole wheat crackers you want to buy
comparing the contents of the chips and whole wheat crackers you want to buy
washing your hands thoroughly after seasoning raw chicken
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ignoring a 30-day cabbage-only fad diet in order to lose weight
ignoring a 30-day cabbage-only fad diet in order to lose weight
calculating your BMI
calculating your BMI
comparing the contents of the chips and whole wheat crackers you want to buy
comparing the contents of the chips and whole wheat crackers you want to buy
washing your hands thoroughly after seasoning raw chicken
washing your hands thoroughly after seasoning raw chicken
Ben noticed that his BMI places him as overweight. He would like to lose a few pounds to achieve a healthy weight. Which of the following choices will best help him lose extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight?
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He should identify his eating habits and develop strategies to eat healthier.
He should identify his eating habits and develop strategies to eat healthier.
He should follow a new fad diet, which requires taking diet pills.
He should follow a new fad diet, which requires taking diet pills.
He should continue his current eating habits, he is only a few pounds overweight.
He should continue his current eating habits, he is only a few pounds overweight.
He should exercise 4 hours a day for one week, then go back to his current habits.
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He should identify his eating habits and develop strategies to eat healthier.
He should identify his eating habits and develop strategies to eat healthier.
He should follow a new fad diet, which requires taking diet pills.
He should follow a new fad diet, which requires taking diet pills.
He should continue his current eating habits, he is only a few pounds overweight.
He should continue his current eating habits, he is only a few pounds overweight.
He should exercise 4 hours a day for one week, then go back to his current habits.
He should identify his eating habits and develop strategies to eat healthier.
Why is fiber necessary for proper functioning of the digestive system?
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It creates cell membranes, nerve tissue, and substances that aid in the digestion of fat.
It creates cell membranes, nerve tissue, and substances that aid in the digestion of fat.
It helps proper functioning of the digestive system and prevents constipation.
It helps proper functioning of the digestive system and prevents constipation.
It is important for cardiovascular health and can help fight heart disease.
It is important for cardiovascular health and can help fight heart disease.
It supplies energy for your body’s functions.
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It creates cell membranes, nerve tissue, and substances that aid in the digestion of fat.
It creates cell membranes, nerve tissue, and substances that aid in the digestion of fat.
It helps proper functioning of the digestive system and prevents constipation.
It helps proper functioning of the digestive system and prevents constipation.
It is important for cardiovascular health and can help fight heart disease.
It is important for cardiovascular health and can help fight heart disease.
It supplies energy for your body’s functions.
It helps proper functioning of the digestive system and prevents constipation.
When choosing proteins, MyPlate recommends that you
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eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner with no snacks in between meals.
eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner with no snacks in between meals.
eliminate starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn, and lima beans that are high in carbohydrates.
eliminate starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn, and lima beans that are high in carbohydrates.
drink fruit juice for extra nutrients, instead of water, when eating out.
drink fruit juice for extra nutrients, instead of water, when eating out.
vary your choices by sometimes choosing kidney, garbanzo, or navy beans or peas.
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Responses
eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner with no snacks in between meals.
eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner with no snacks in between meals.
eliminate starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn, and lima beans that are high in carbohydrates.
eliminate starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn, and lima beans that are high in carbohydrates.
drink fruit juice for extra nutrients, instead of water, when eating out.
drink fruit juice for extra nutrients, instead of water, when eating out.
vary your choices by sometimes choosing kidney, garbanzo, or navy beans or peas.
vary your choices by sometimes choosing kidney, garbanzo, or navy beans or peas.