Module 4 Nutrition Review Flashcard 1 of 2

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It is more beneficial to obtain vitamins through a well-balanced diet, rather than through supplements, because:

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A well-balanced diet provides additional nutrients and fiber that supplements lack.

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One example of a negative health consequence of failing to take in enough of a mineral is:

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Developing anemia

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The difference between essential and nonessential amino acids is that essential amino acids must be obtained through the foods you eat because the body cannot make them, while nonessential amino acids can be synthesized by the body. Which type is more essential to obtain through the foods you eat and why?

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Essential amino acids, because the body cannot make them

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The five main recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are: Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan, focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount, limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake, shift to healthier food and beverage choices, support healthy eating patterns for all.

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Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan, focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount, limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake, shift to healthier food and beverage choices, support healthy eating patterns for all.

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Which source of essential nutrients is not considered a MyPlate food group, but must be included in your eating plan?

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oils

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The five food groups included in the MyPlate system are: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy, Sweets, Grains, Protein, Dairy, Vegetables, Grains, Fats, Protein, Dairy, Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Fats, Dairy

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Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy

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Select the option that can serve as a plant-based dairy alternative: Almond milk, Cow's milk, Goat's milk, Buffalo milk

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Almond milk

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Which nutrient provides more calories per gram than any other source?

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fat

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Nutrient-dense foods contain little or none of what substances?

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Added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium

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All of the following ingredients indicate that a food contains added sugars, except: fruit juice concentrate, high-fructose corn syrup, maltose.

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ascorbic acid.