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What are considered internal influences on food choices?

• Media, Economic, Environmental, Technological

• Physiological, Psychological, Cultural, Situational

• Recommendations, Functions, Food Sources

• Balance calories, Control portion sizes

Which of the following is NOT an external influence on food choices?

• Media influences

• Psychological influences

• Economic influences

• Technological influences

What does wellness refer to?

• The state of being in overall good health

• The balance of food intake and physical activity

• Guidelines for healthy eating

• Influence of media on food choices

According to MyPlate guidelines, what should be balanced with physical activity to manage weight and health?

• Food intake

• Technological influences

• Psychological influences

• Economic influences

What is recommended for teens to manage their calorie needs?

• Increase media influence

• Make small decreases in food and beverage intake and increase physical activity

• Ignore nutritional labels

• Focus only on psychological influences

What should you look for on food nutrition labels according to the learning material?

• Ingredients and taste ratings

• Serving size, servings per container, calories per serving, nutrients found in each serving, %DV

• Brand popularity

• Price only

What is the primary function of fiber as described in the document?

• To add flavor to food

• To increase water absorption in the body

• To provide bulk that moves waste through the large intestine

• To supply vitamins

What defines a nutrient-dense food?

• Food that is low in nutrients but high in calories

• Food that is high in nutrients and calories

• Food that provides large amounts of vitamins and minerals compared to the number of calories it supplies

• Food that contains only vitamins

According to the material, how can one identify non-science claims regarding nutritive values?

• By checking if the claims are supported by scientific research

• By seeing if the claims are made by famous personalities

• By the number of advertisements

• By the packaging color

What factor is determined by what we can afford.

• Political

• Ecological

• Social

• Economic