According to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI), approximately 45 to 65 percent of the total calories in a balanced diet should come from ____
a. fats
b. proteins
c. carbohydrates
d. phytochemicals
e. fiber
c
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According to FDA labeling rules, the Daily Value for sodium is listed as
A. 2.4 grams per day. B. 1500 mg per day. C. 4 grams per day. D. 200 mg per day.
The theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as the _____ theory
a. set-point b. external cue c. internal cue d. fat cell
In the United States, nearly ________ children between the ages of 2 and 19 years are obese.
A. 1 in 10 B. 1 in 7 C. 1 in 5 D. 1 in 3
Which of the following is a characteristic of dietary fibers?
a. They cause diverticulosis b. They raise blood cholesterol levels c. They are usually found in high-fat foods d. They are classified according to solubility in water