Provide five food selection and preparation tips that will help people meet their overall nutrient requirements as well as those for protein
a) Consume significant amounts of protein from at least 3 different food groups daily.
b) Choose "reduced fat," "low fat," or "fat free" options for selections of high-protein dairy foods.
c) For snacks, choose reasonable amounts of high-protein items such as nuts and seeds.
d) When comparing similar foods, choose higher-protein, lower-fat options by comparing Daily Values found on Nutrition Facts labels.
e) Add slivered almonds or other nuts to steamed vegetables and fresh salads.
f) Experiment with ethnic cuisines—such as Indian or Mexican—that frequently utilize a variety of "pulses" (legumes) that are great sources of protein, nutrient dense, and low in fat.
g) To maximize the nutrient density of meat products, trim excess fat prior to cooking.
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a. natural foods, because they are the most nutritious and complete. b. fast foods, because they are the most readily available c. whole foods, because they provide the basis of a nutritious diet. d. processed foods, because they are fortified with all missing nutrients. e. functional foods, because they can make up for bad food choices.
Milk products are rich in all of the following nutrients except
a. vitamins A and D. b. many of the B vitamins. c. vitamins C and E. d. protein and calcium.
A 5'3" woman weighing 150 pounds is ______.
A. underweight B. at a healthy weight C. overweight D. obese
A patient with irritable bowel and diarrhea reports that he had eaten chunky peanut butter on whole wheat toast and yogurt with blackberries. Which item may he continue to eat on a fiber-restricted plan?
a. chunky peanut butter b. whole wheat bread c. yogurt d. blackberries