You are assessing your own diet. Which of the following would be the most practical tool to use?
a. www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
b. EARs
c. DVs
d. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
a
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A) cake batter. B) raw cookie dough. C) dressing on a homemade Caesar salad. D) yogurt.
Along with dietary and genetic factors, certain lifestyle factors increase the risk of osteoporosis. These include all of the following except:
A. smoking. B. chronic alcohol consumption. C. weight-bearing exercise. D. the use of certain medications that can negatively impact bone health.
The FDA has approved the addition of vitamin D to soy-based foods
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Karl is taking a nutrition class and has decided that his diet needs improvement. He has learned about many different types of foods, nutrients, and health problems associated with the diet. Some of Karl's biggest dietary concerns include losing body fat, increasing dietary fiber, and decreasing his late-night snacking. Karl normally skips breakfast to be able to sleep the extra 15 minutes before
running to his first class of the day. His first meal of the day is around 3 p.m. and consists of convenient foods found in the university union such as Chinese food, a burger and fries, or a few slices of pizza and a cola. After his afternoon lunch he relaxes with friends who often play video or computer games. Around 8:30 p.m. Karl and his friend order take-out or drive to the nearby fast-food restaurant for a tasty meal before starting to study. Throughout his night time studying Karl snacks on potato chips, pretzels, and more cola. Karl's bed time is around 1 a.m. Which of the following dietary behaviors will likely help Karl lose weight? A) Continuing to skip breakfast to balance his intake of calories later in the day and evening B) Eating a simple breakfast that provides fiber in the form of whole grain and/or whole fruit C) Eating breakfast and skipping lunch D) Reducing the number of carbohydrates in his diet