How could you determine if you were consuming enough, but not too much, of all the required nutrients?
You could do a self-assessment of your own dietary intake using the MyPlate Food Tracker option accessed from the MyPlate website (http://www.choosemyplate.gov). The MyPlate Food Tracker assesses whether you have met the recommendations of the USDA Food Patterns as well as those put forth in the DRIs.
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Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Underconsumption of protein leads to heart disease and kidney problems. 2. Most Americans have met their protein needs by the time that they have finished breakfast. 3. The more protein Americans consume, the better.
How do environmental influences affect eating habits?
a. Foods that are accessible and convenient are eaten most. b. People tend to eat more when dining alone because no one is there to shame them. c. Limiting food intake to the length of a favorite sitcom can be a healthy eating habit. d. Offering several flavors of the same food at each meal lessens the desire for it. e. Eating directly from a food package lessens the need to use large plates, which facilitates overeating.
What is an example of a visible fat?
A) whole milk B) cheese C) cooking oil D) pastries
Which drugs lower LDL cholesterol and inflammation?
a. beta blockers b. statins c. antidepressants d. diuretics e. inotropes