Physical Activity and Nutrition

According to MyPlate.gov, your plate should be filled halfway with __________ and the other half with ____________.

• fruits and vegetables; grains and protein

• protein and vegetables; meat and fish

• legumes and fruit; meat and dairy

• apples and bananas; granola and bacon

Which of the following is not one of the he American Dietary Guidelines for 2020-2025?

• Follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage.

• Custom and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices...

• Eat more chicken.

• Limit food and beverages with added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium...

Today, about __ percent of adults have one or more diet-related diseases.

• 60

• 74

• 40

• 59

Today, about __ percent of adults are overweight or obese.

• 60

• 74

• 40

• 59

Today, about __ percent of children are overweight or obese.

• 60

• 74

• 40

• 59

Carbohydrates include ______________ and contain 4 calories per gram.

• meats, fish, and eggs

• sugars, starches, and fiber

• milk and cheese

• very few foods

__________ form the main form of energy storage in the body.

• Fats

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Enzymes

__________ contain amino acids that repair the body.

• Fats

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Enzymes

Which of the following is NOT an immediate benefit of physical activity?

• improved ability to think and learn

• reduced risk of anxiety and depression

• better sleep

• drastic weight loss

Adults should participate in at least ______ minutes of physical activity each week.

• 30

• 100

• 150

• 200