Nutrients, Weight Management, & the Food Label

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To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends that half of a plate should be filled with:

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fruits & vegetables

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An example of a nutrition claim that a person should be cautious of is: guaranteeing one will lose five pounds per week on the grapefruit diet

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guaranteeing one will lose five pounds per week on the grapefruit diet

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Karen consumes two & one half cups of spinach every day to meet her vegetable group. Which MyPlate recommendation should she do a better job of following?

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vary your vegetables

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Gardening, dancing, & walking briskly are examples of:

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moderate physical activities

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A person can make healthier food choices when shopping for packaged & canned foods by:

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reading the nutrition labels

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Deandre uses a chart to visualize how much peanut butter is considered one serving for his sandwich. Which weight-control strategy is he using?

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controlling portion sizes

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To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends choosing foods that are high in:

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fiber & nutrients

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The food groups recommended in the greatest amounts on MyPlate are: fruits & grains, fruits & protein, grains & protein, grains & vegetables

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grains & vegetables

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Mason wants to start a physical fitness program to help him get in shape. What activities should he practice for flexibility?

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stretching exercises

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Aerobics, competitive basketball, & running are examples of:

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vigorous physical activities