Question

1. To eat more healthful and decrease your calorie intake, MyPlate recommends that you

Answer 1

1. To eat more healthful and decrease your calorie intake, MyPlate recommends that you

eliminate starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn, and lima beans that are high in carbohydrates.

2. Ben noticed that his BMI places him as overweight. He would like to lose a few pounds to achieve a healthy weight. Which of the following choices will best help him lose extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight?

He should exercise 4 hours a day for one week, then go back to his current habits.

3. The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to
(1) provide information on making smart food choices, (2) balance food intake with physical activity, (3) get the most nutrition out of the calories you consume, and one other important factor. Which activity demonstrates the fourth purpose of the guidelines?
ignoring a 30-day cabbage-only fad diet in order to lose weight

4. When reading a recipe’s ingredients, which substance makes the recipe an unhealthy choice if it is present in a high amount?
trans fat