List common signs that an unsolicited e-mail with nutrition information should be suspected as untrustworthy
When nutrition information arrives in unsolicited e-mails, the consumer should be suspicious if certain items are present as part of the message. Signs of a suspicious e-mail include a lack of an author or if an author is present, he or she is someone without a nutrition background; the phrase, "forward this to everyone you know" appears, the e-mail insists that the news is legitimate and sensational but the consumer has never heard of it before; there are misspellings in the text of the message or it is full of exclamation points, bold lettering, or different font sizes; or there are no references available to support the theory of the message.
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Well-planned vegetarian diets can offer health advantages to adolescents, such as _____.
A. a low intake of carbohydrates B. a low intake of calcium C. a high intake of saturated fats D. a high intake of dairy products E. a high intake of fiber
vitamins and minerals
What will be an ideal response?
MyPlate, a mealtime visual, illustrates daily intakes of the four food groups proportionately on the plate with dairy intake represented by the round glass or bowl on the upper right periphery of the plate. Which one of the following food groups should make up half your plate?
a. Vegetables and Grains b. Meat and Grains c. Fruits and Vegetables d. Protein and Dairy