Nutrition and Health Care

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.

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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

• Proteins

• 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 proteins.

• 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.