Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. A balanced diet includes foods which have high percents of Daily Values for all nutrients.

2. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are used to determine the nutrient needs of hospitalized persons.

3. On the new food label, serving sizes and calories per serving are larger.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE

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a. chyme b. bile c. a reflux d. an emulsifier e. a bolus

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Because kilocalorie needs __________ with age and the RDA for protein __________, older adults need to __________ the proportion of kilocalories from protein.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following would NOT be a health topic covered by the School Health Index (SHI) for Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and a Tobacco-free Lifestyle?

a. Family planning b. Safety c. Asthma d. Physical activity e. Tobacco use

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Athletes in which of the following sports typically have similar nutrient needs?

a. Football, basketball, baseball b. Soccer, ice hockey, tennis c. Gymnastics, handball, javelin d. Cross-country skiing, ski jumping, figure skating

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