Nutrition

In the phrase, "Unhealthy diets often contain disproportionate amounts of carbohydrates," what does "disproportionate" mean?

• Dangerous

• Unbalanced

• Nutritious

• Perfect

Which of the following is the healthiest type of carbohydrate?

• Bread made with white flour

• Rice made with whole grains

• Cereal made with refined grains

• White rice

What might happen if you didn't consume enough protein?

• Your body wouldn't be able to build muscle mass.

• You wouldn't have any energy at all.

• You would feel really thirsty all the time.

• You would become overweight.

Osteoporosis is a disorder that can be caused by not consuming enough calcium. What can you infer about osteoporosis?

• It affects the nervous system

• It affects the skin

• It affects the stomach

• It affects the bones

Which of these performs the same function as gasoline in a car?

• Water

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

What do all heterotrophs have in common?

• Their diets must include meat

• They must drink at least one liter of water each day to survive

• They must consume nutrients to survive

• They must breathe oxygen to survive

Dairy products are typically:

• High in protein

• Low in calories

• Low in fat

• High in fiber

Which is the healthiest type of meat?

• Red meat

• Brown meat

• Raw meat

• Lean meat

What does it mean that the blue portion of the plate is rather small?

• Vegetables should be eaten in abundance

• You shouldn't consume all that much dairy

• You should consume a non-fat diet

• Fruits are a poor source of nutrients

What's an example of consuming candy in moderation?

• Eating a candy bar every day

• Eating a candy bar once a week

• Avoiding candy bars at all costs

• Eating candy bars whenever they're available