What are the consequences of food insecurity in the United States?
Food insecurity in U.S. doesn't typically lead to hunger or nutrient deficiencies but is emotionally damaging, especially for children. Children raised in food insecure households tend to have more difficulties in school, earn lower scores on standardized tests, miss more days of school, and exhibit more behavioral problems and depression, including increased risk of suicide.
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Children who are allowed to choose freely from a variety of foods, usually select foods that are high in ________.
a. iron b. fiber c. sugar d. protein e. fat
What type of diet will Jessie be on?
Over the course of the entire pregnancy, approximately how much extra energy, in kcal, does the average pregnant woman need to consume?
a. 10,500 b. 26,000 c. 49,000 d. 72,000
The best advice to give a healthy person eating a typical diet who is considering a supplement to improve his health is:
a. Choose a supplement that has been approved by the FDA. b. Spend your money on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and milk products instead. c. Buy supplements that have the USP symbol on the label for assurance of safety and effectiveness. d. Choose a supplement that contains the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for maximum effectiveness.