Which of the following is true about teens and vegetable consumption?
A. Most teens meet the AI for fiber despite low vegetable intake.
B. Most teens meet the recommendation to consume 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
C. Most of a teen's vegetable intake is from pizza sauce.
D. Potato chips and French fries make up more than one-third of the vegetable intake of teens.
Answer: D
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a. alcohol. b. warfarin. c. cimetidine. d. penicillamine.
Which of the following is a behavior associated with individuals who have anorexia nervosa (AN)?
A) Eating to the point of physical discomfort B) Keeping meticulous daily records to track food intake C) Restricting exercise to only one time each month D) Consuming more than half of daily calories after dinner
The nurse is teaching a class on cancer prevention. Someone in the audience asks if one's diet affects his or her risk of developing cancer. The nurse makes the following statements. Which one is incorrect?
a. "Citrus fruits may decrease the risk of esophageal cancer." b. "Fruits and nonstarchy vegetables may reduce the risk of several types of cancer." c. "Foods rich in folate seem to prevent pancreatic cancer." d. "Dairy foods have been implicated in many types of cancer."
All of the following are true regarding nutrient claims EXCEPT:
a. they must conform to standard definitions. b. they are subject to FDA approval. c. they must be truthful. d. they can be used to make a food appear healthier for you.