Select the correct answer.
You are at the supermarket. Which strategy is best for choosing a brand of cereal to buy?
A.
check the information in the ads
B.
read the nutrition facts label
C.
determine which brand is the cheapest
B. read the nutrition facts label
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What is the minimum amount of fruit that should be eaten each day?
A.
1 cup
B.
2 cups
C.
3 cups
D.
4 cups
B. 2 cups
Select the correct answer.
Sam munches on some almonds. To which food group do almonds belong?
A.
fruits
B.
dairy
C.
protein
D.
vegetables
C. protein
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Sheila is moderately active and loves sweet foods. Which is the best practice for her to adopt?
A.
ban sugars completely and decrease activity levels
B.
eat only fruits and cut out all activity
C.
have desserts in small portions and increase activity levels
C. have desserts in small portions and increase activity levels
Select the correct answer.
The nutrition facts label on a food package lists "iron 50%." What does this figure indicate?
A.
The total content of this package fulfills 50 percent of the required daily amount of iron.
B.
One serving from this package fulfills 50 percent of the required daily amount of iron.
C.
Half of this package fulfills 50 percent of the required daily amount of iron.
B. One serving from this package fulfills 50 percent of the required daily amount of iron.
Which statement best explains the relationship between diet and osteoporosis?
A.
Cholesterol blocks calcium from reaching bone cells. A diet that is high in cholesterol can lead to osteoporosis.
B.
Calcium and phosphorus build strong and flexible bones. A diet that lacks these nutrients can lead to osteoporosis.
C.
Protein and iron build strong and flexible bones. A diet that lacks these nutrients can lead to osteoporosis.