True or False:
It is important to choose simple carbohydrates for breakfast to get you started for your day.
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• true
• false
False. It is important to choose complex carbohydrates for breakfast to provide sustained energy throughout the day. Simple carbohydrates can cause a spike in blood sugar levels and lead to a crash later on.
True or False:
Each meal must include a food from each food group in MyPlate.
(1 point)
• true
• false
False. Each meal does not necessarily have to include a food from each food group in MyPlate. However, it is generally recommended to have a balanced and varied diet that includes foods from all the food groups over the course of the day or week.
When choosing a snack it is important to select a food that contains a large amount of these essential nutrients in comparison to the caloric value of the food.
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• vitamins/nutrients
• vitamins/minerals
• vitamins/proteins
• vitamins/vegetables
None of the provided options accurately answer the question.
When choosing a snack, it is important to select a food that contains a good balance of essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, and carbohydrates, while considering the caloric value of the food. The goal is to choose a snack that provides nourishment and energy without excessive calories.
Units measured by the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down are known as
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• metabolism.
O calories.
• nutrients.
• carbohydrates.
It is often hard to practice self-control when eating in the company of others because people are greatly influenced by which of the following
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• peers.
• environment.
• appearance of food.
• hunger.
The correct answer is peers. People are often influenced by the eating behaviors and choices of those around them, so it can be challenging to practice self-control when eating in the company of others.
The average individual should consume how many calories on a daily basis?
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• 2,500
• 2,750
• 3,000
• 2,000