Explain how the Exchange System can be used as a guide to plan a balanced diet

What will be an ideal response?


This diet-planning tool groups foods together based on their carbohydrate, protein, and fat content. One food on the list can be exchanged for another food on the same list. Exchange lists consist of six food groups: starch, meat, vegetables, fruit, milk, fat.

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List and discuss the four components of a healthful diet. Describe which of the areas you need to most work on, and why.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which stimulus would be least likely to trigger the letdown reflex?

A. release of oxytocin due to suckling B. hearing a baby cry C. sexual arousal D. release of prolactin-inhibiting factor from the hypothalamus E. thinking about nursing

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Minerals most involved in fluid balance are

A. calcium and phosphorus. B. sodium and potassium. C. copper and iron. D. calcium and magnesium.

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The FDA permits manufacturers of ergogenic aids such as carnitine and ginseng to market them to consumers without testing them for _______________ and _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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